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Inclusion and Disability Advocacy from a Parent's Perspective: The Inclusive Dad
by Aaron DeVries
Welcome to The Inclusive Dad Podcast, where we explore all things inclusion and make it practical!!Want to be a guest on Inclusion and Advocacy from a Parent's Perspective: The Inclusive Dad? Send Aaron Devries a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theinclusivedad
Episodes
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223 - The Hidden Connection Between AuDHD, Trauma, and Addiction with Ellie AuDHD Capstick
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron talks with Ellie AuDHD Capstick about late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, childhood experiences, and the power of understanding neurodivergence. Ellie shares how discovering her neurodivergence after her children’s diagnoses helped explain…
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222 - STOP Judging People Who “Don’t Look Disabled” with Jennifer Chassman Browne & Hope Demetriades
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron talks with author and disability advocate Jenn Chassman Browne and artist, educator, and activist Hope Demetriades about the power of stories to create understanding and inclusion. Jenn shares her book See Us, Know Us: Profiles of…
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Listen Again - 179 - Why “Fixing Bodies” Is the Wrong Conversation with BE Alink
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron DeVries sits down with BE Alink, inventor, author, and founder of the Alinker walking bike, for a bold and thought-provoking conversation about inclusion, identity, and systems that were never built for everyone. BE challenges the idea of...
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Listen Again - 155 - We Are the Most Beautiful People: Redefining Disability with Zian Chavez
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron welcomes artist, activist, and art therapist Zian Chavez, producer of the award-winning documentary We Are the Most Beautiful People: Adults with Disabilities. Zian shares their journey as a queer, non-binary, neurodiverse, Spanish,...
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Listen Again -Creating Space for Neurodiversity in Eating Disorder Recovery with Nefrit El-Or -Ep 30
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron interviews Nefrit El-Or, an advocate for eating disorder recovery and late-diagnosed autism awareness. Nefrit shares her journey from feeling broken to embracing self-acceptance after receiving an autism diagnosis during treatment for...
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Listen Again - A Human-Centric Approach with Michaell Magrutsche - Episode 54
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron welcomes Michaell Magrutsche, an advocate for human-centric perspectives. They discuss the natural state of inclusion, the flaws in systemic labeling, and the need to rethink education and support systems. Michaell shares his personal...
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221 - One Day at a Time: Turning Trauma Into Resilience with Tasha Schuh
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron talks with Tasha Schuh, a speaker, author, and advocate who shares her powerful journey of resilience after becoming a C5 quadriplegic at 16 following a stage accident. Tasha opens up about overcoming depression, challenging stereotypes…
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220 - Your Child Is Capable of More Than You Think with Dr. Krisztina Weiszhaupt
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron talks with Dr. Krisztina Weiszhaupt about conductive education and what it means to truly see the potential in people with disabilities. Dr. Krisztina shares how this educational approach helps individuals with neurological disorders build...
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219 - The Therapy Mistake That's Hurting Neurodivergent People with Robert Rackley
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes psychotherapist Robert Rackley to explore what true inclusion looks like for neurodivergent people. Drawing from his own late ADHD diagnosis and years of clinical experience, Robert explains masking, neurodivergent burnout, trauma,...
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218 - Inclusion Isn't Enough: Why Integration Changes Everything with Elisa Neven-Pugh
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Elisa Neven-Pugh for a thoughtful conversation about moving beyond inclusion and toward true integration. Elisa shares her experiences as a disability advocate, author, and founder of Positively Adaptive Services, explaining why...
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217 - People with Disabilities ARE Leaders—It's Time We Act Like It with Molly Kennedy
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Molly Kennedy, disability advocate, nonprofit leader, and host of the Be Determined podcast. Born with cerebral palsy, Molly shares how losing her ability to walk later in life reshaped her journey while strengthening her…
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216 - Everyone Deserves the Chance to Drive with Karl Kates
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Karl Kates, founder of Drive Wise Academy, to explore how inclusive driver's education is changing lives. Karl shares how decades in special education inspired him to help people with disabilities, anxiety, and unique learning…
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215 - How Play Creates Belonging for Everyone with Tina Hoang
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Tina Hoang, a speaker and advocate living with cerebral palsy, for a heartfelt conversation about inclusion, resilience, and rediscovering play. Tina shares how her disability shaped her perspective, why simply inviting someone to...
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214 - Why Inclusion Fails Without Psychological Safety with Lisa Richer
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Lisa Richer, a neurodivergent success partner, consultant, and parent of two neurodivergent sons. Lisa shares how her own late diagnosis, elite gymnastics career, and years of advocacy shaped her approach to inclusion. Together…
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213 - The World Doesn't Need More Labels—It Needs More Inclusion with Antar Salim
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Antar Salim, a father, educator, and advocate whose youngest daughter has Down syndrome. Antar shares the emotional journey of receiving a prenatal diagnosis, the faith and family conversations that shaped their decision, and how…
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212 - Systemic Ableism Is Everywhere—Now What? with Jennifer Chassman Browne
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes disability advocate, educator, and speaker Jennifer Chassman Browne for a powerful conversation about moving beyond accessibility and embracing true belonging. Jennifer shares how living with visible arthritis transformed the way...
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211 - Can a Blind Person Hike, Fish, and Fix a House? Absolutely. with Jeff Skoglund
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Jeff Skoglund, also known as the Blind Outdoorsman, for an honest conversation about life with progressive vision loss, resilience, and practical inclusion. Jeff shares how he adapted after becoming legally blind, how his guide dog...
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210 - STOP Making These Special Needs Planning Mistakes! with Mary McDirmid
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes financial planner and parent advocate Mary McDirmid for a practical conversation about preparing for the future of loved ones with disabilities. Drawing from her personal journey raising her daughter with a rare disease, Mary...
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209 - The Power of a Mindset Shift: How MS Changed Everything with Dr. Patti Bevilacqua
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Dr. Patti Bevilacqua, educator, author, TEDx speaker, and longtime advocate living with multiple sclerosis. Patti shares how her diagnosis reshaped her identity, taught her the power of mindset shifts, and deepened her...
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208 - Mindfulness, MS, and Breaking Through Disability Barriers with Regina Beach
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Regina Beach, a disability advocate, writer, and wellness educator living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Regina shares her journey from being an active classroom teacher to navigating life with an acquired disability and redefining...
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207 - Why "Being Nice" Isn't Inclusion with Sean Adelman
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Sean Adelman, orthopedic trauma surgeon, author, and father of a daughter with down syndrome. Sean shares how becoming a parent reshaped his understanding of inclusion, success, and happiness. Together, they explore the difference...
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206 - How Organization Can Transform Caregiving and Family Life with Lisa Woodruff
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and author of Escaping Quicksand, for an honest conversation about caregiving, organization, and self-care. Drawing from her experiences as a teacher, parent of children with IEPs…
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205 - Confronting the Isolation Fathers Face in the Disability Community with Jamiel Owens
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Jamiel Owens, an autism father, former first responder, and advocate dedicated to supporting families raising children with disabilities. Jamiel shares his deeply personal journey through trauma, fatherhood, divorce, and ultimately...
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204 - Why Dads Need a Bigger Voice in the Autism Community with Nic Flores
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Nic Flores for an honest conversation about parenting, autism, identity, faith, and inclusion. Nic shares his journey as a multiracial father, survivor of childhood trauma, and parent of an autistic son, reflecting on how these...
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203 - Joyful Resilience: Navigating Grief, Autism, and Family Caregiving with Agazit Negash
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes author, artist, and naval officer Agazit Negash to share her family's powerful journey through grief, caregiving, and autism advocacy. After losing both parents within weeks of each other, Agazit unexpectedly became the legal...
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202 - How Service Dogs Create Independence and Inclusion with Janie Heinrich
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Janie Heinrich, founder of MobilityDog.org, to discuss service dogs, disability advocacy, and creating truly inclusive communities. After experiencing an incomplete spinal cord injury, Janie transformed personal challenges into a...
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201 - Dyslexia, Inclusion, and the Power of Early Support with Meagan Sardana
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes speech-language pathologist Meagan Sardana for a conversation about dyslexia, literacy, and inclusion. Meagan explains what dyslexia is, how it affects reading and learning, and why early identification and support are critical.…
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200 - For the Love of Stephen: A Story of Inclusion, Faith and Belonging with Dr. Stuart D. Jones
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Dr. Stuart D. Jones, retired higher education leader, author, pastor, and disability advocate, to share the inspiring story of his brother Stephen. Through personal stories, faith, and advocacy, Dr. Jones explores how Stephen’s…
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199 - Inclusion Through Curiosity and Critical Thinking with Marsha Familaro Enright
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes educator and Montessori expert Marsha Familaro Enright for a conversation about inclusion, learning, and helping young people thrive. Marsha shares how Montessori education creates environments where children are treated as...
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198 - How Technology Impacts Creativity and Inclusion with Patrick Williams
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron talks with artist, creativity consultant, and nonprofit leader Patrick Williams about creativity, inclusion, play, mindfulness, and reconnecting with what makes us human. Patrick shares how undirected play, time in nature, journaling, and...
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197 - What Every Parent Needs to Know About Emotional Regulation with Emily Jacobson
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes somatic coach Emily Jacobson for a powerful conversation about nervous system regulation, parenting, and inclusion. Emily shares how understanding the body’s stress responses can help parents become calmer, safer spaces for their...
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196 - The Power of Self-Advocacy in an Inaccessible World with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts, disability and rare disease advocates living with congenital muscular dystrophy. Together, they share powerful insights on what true inclusion looks like—moving beyond labels, breaking down barriers,...
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195 - From Caregiving to Life Care: A New Vision for Disability Support with Amy Shannon
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Amy Shannon, who shares her lived experience as a quadriplegic navigating life, inclusion, and caregiving. Amy opens up about becoming disabled at 13 and the emotional and practical challenges that followed—from school and...
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194 - From Bias to Belonging: Building a More Inclusive World with Daniel Hodges
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Daniel Hodges, a blind attorney, nonprofit leader, and father, to explore what true inclusion really means. Daniel shares his journey navigating education, parenthood, and systemic bias while living with blindness and chronic...
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193 - Breaking the School-to-Prison Pipeline Through Inclusion with Alessia Perretti
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Alessia Perretti, a system change youth advocate working at the intersection of disability and juvenile justice. Alessia shares powerful insights on how overlooked disabilities contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline and...
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192 - Where Inclusion Meets the Justice of Jesus with Fr. Joash Thomas
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Fr. Joash Thomas to explore a deeper, justice-centered understanding of inclusion rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus. Together, they unpack how empire-shaped Christianity has distorted the gospel, replacing unity with...
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191 - Deaf Culture & Real-World Inclusion: What You’re Missing with Maria Gallucci
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Maria Gallucci, a child of deaf adults (CODA), author, and real estate agent, to share her powerful story of growing up between two worlds. Maria opens up about learning empathy, advocacy, and communication from an early age while...
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190 - From Awareness to Action in Disability Inclusion with Bill Volkmann
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Bill Volkmann to explore what true inclusion looks like through lived experience. Bill shares his journey from being one of the first students with a developmental disability integrated into public school to launching a...
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189 - Inclusion in Action: How Community Changes Lives with Rosemary & Patricia
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Rosemary and Patricia, co-founders of the Highland Friendship Club, to share how a simple need turned into a life-changing community. What began as a small walking group grew into a thriving organization that provides meaningful...
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188 - Dating Safely with Disabilities: Why Support Matters with Katherine Gyolai
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Katherine Gyolai, founder of Find Love Safely, to explore the often-overlooked topic of dating and relationships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Katherine shares her deeply personal journey...
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187 - Inclusion Starts Within: Self-Love, Healing, and Responsibility with Jason Lyle
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron talks with Jason Lyle, founder of The Sacred Grit and Adventures in Recovery, about healing, self-awareness, and what true inclusion really means. Jason shares his journey from pastor to recovery advocate after battling addiction…
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186 - Disability in Focus: Changing How We See Inclusion Through Photography with Scott Gutentag
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron DeVries sits down with licensed educational psychologist and photographer Scott Gutentag to explore the intersection of storytelling, disability, and inclusion. Scott shares how he combined his background in psychology with his lifelong...
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185 - Small Changes That Make Events More Accessible with Nika Brunet Milunovic
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Nika Brunet Milunovic, founder of Calm Nest Collective, about making events and workplaces more inclusive for neurodivergent people. Drawing from her background in the events industry and her own late neurodivergent diagnosis,...
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184 - Becoming Neighbors: Why Inclusion Starts with Loving the People Around You with Amar Peterman
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron DeVries welcomes theologian, public scholar, and author Amar Peterman to explore the powerful connection between empathy, neighborliness, and inclusion. Drawing from his book Becoming Neighbors, Amar shares how true inclusion goes beyond...
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183 - Connection Is the Cure for a Divided World with Matthias Biehl
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with inclusion advocate Matthias Biehl to explore how access, empathy, and meaningful conversations can help bridge the growing divides in our world. Matthias shares his journey from leading Employee Resource Groups to launching a...
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182 - Why Representation Changes Everything with Mike and Dory
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Mike and Dory, co-hosts of the Othering Podcast, to explore what true inclusion looks like in everyday life. Through honest storytelling, they share personal experiences navigating disability, parenting, accessibility, and...
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181 - How to Build a Workplace Where Everyone Knows They Belong with Christopher Bylone
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Christopher Bylone—founder of Innovation Unbiased and host of the I Know I Belong When podcast—for a powerful conversation about moving beyond inclusion to true belonging. Christopher shares his journey from agriculture to Chief...
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180 - The Future of Inclusive Education & Workforce Readiness with Kenneth Mims
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes physicist and educator Kenneth Mims, founder of Neurodiversity Education Research Center (NERC) and Science Prep Academy. Kenneth shares how his personal journey—including the loss of his brother—shaped his strength-based approach…
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179 - Why “Fixing Bodies” Is the Wrong Conversation with BE Alink
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron DeVries sits down with BE Alink, inventor, author, and founder of the Alinker walking bike, for a bold and thought-provoking conversation about inclusion, identity, and systems that were never built for everyone. BE challenges the idea of...
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178 - ADHD Is Not Laziness: Rethinking Inclusion for Kids and Adults with Tiara Brumberg
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with ADHD and executive functioning coach Tiara Brumberg for a deeply human conversation about neurodiversity, inclusion, and grace. Tiara shares her personal journey—from occupational therapy to coaching, from supporting families...
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Welcome to The Inclusive Dad Podcast, where we explore all things inclusion and make it practical!!Want to be a guest on Inclusion and Advocacy from a Parent's Perspective: The Inclusive Dad? Send Aaron Devries a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theinclusivedad
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