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Finding Common Ground — 58 episodes
Garbage Bags to Graduate School: From Invisible to Unstoppable
What does it really look like from inside the foster care system?
When Intense Supports Are So Heavy, How Do You Not Sink?
The Housing Waiting List Trap: The Crisis Families are Living
Stuck and Spinning? Call the IDDO
Her Mother Refused the Institution… The Rest Is History
Can the System Catch Up Before Parent Shot Clocks Run Out?
Building Safety When the System Fails (Part 2)
Building Safety When the System Fails (Part 1)
Making It Right When Transition Feels Wrong
Teaching Independence Without Throwing Graduates Off "The Cliff"
When Your Parents Foster Nearly 200 Kids...
Was Heather Always This Strong? The Backstory of an Unlikely Advocate
When Parents Stop Asking for Permission & Start Leading
When “Someday” Becomes Now: Life After Mom and Dad
School Ends & Gaps Become Painfully Clear
Finding Your Neurodistinct Voice
DadAbility Episode: VLAWsity Breaks Down Estate Planning for Our Families
Kathy Takes Over – No More Listening Mode for Steve!
Autism Dad & Paramedic: Prep for Emergencies
🎧 Showing Up Without Burning Out: The Unfiltered Catch-Up
🎙️ Barrier Demolition with Kurt Roskopf
Bonus Episode! Finding Common Ground On Location: Pathways for Success
Straight Answers to Tough Questions with Assembly Member Brian Miller
Pathways to Success
Flawless Farms Grows Real Hope: Kristina Cope's Vision for Supporting Profound Needs
🎙️ Kathleen Hayes: Breaking Down Barriers to Community Mental Health Care
Redefining Autism Support: LaShona Johnson’s Roadmap for Families
🎧 Dawn O’Hara: Building Inclusive Solutions Beyond What NYS Offers
Larissa Martin: Why CDPAP Matters & How to Speak Up Before Aug 18th
🎙️ Craig & Sally Benoit: "Fostering" Love, Limits, and System Reform
🎧 From Isolation to Impact: Alexandra Fernandez’s Quest to Bring Her Twins Safely Home
From Parent to Policy Shaper: Nick Cappelletti’s Vision for a Better IDD System
🎙️ Medicaid Musical Chairs: What Happens When the Music Stops?
FCG ON LOCATION - Walk for Autism Acceptance
From Tragedy to Technology – Protecting Vulnerable Loved Ones with Guardian Watch AI
Backstage Pass: Nearly One Year of Unscripted Advocacy
The Sh*t You’re Not Supposed to Talk About with Jackie Ceonzo
Eamonn Scanlon - From Local Action to Statewide Impact for Children's Rights
National Council on Severe Autism: Driving Change with Jackie Kancir and Tammy Snyder
The Art of Belonging: Fayna Pearlman’s Insights on Community Building
Howard Nash's 15-Year Fight to Reunite with Son: How Karilyn’s Law Can Help
Why Recreation Centers Are Vital for Adults with Complex Needs
Insights from Kelberman’s Leadership: Innovation Meets Compassion in Autism
Behind the Sirens: Jennifer Everett on IDD Emergency Response
Brad Hansen Shares Solutions: Systemic Failures in Kids' Mental Health
From Red Tape to Real Change: Vin Scalise's Approach to Community Service
Breaking down Trauma and Inspiring Empowered Advocacy with Carrie Corby & Dr. John Keesler
Changing Healthcare through Lived Wisdom with Dr. Mai Pham
From Darkness to Light: Overcoming Addiction and Finding Hope
Inclusion Insights from Research and Real Life with Colgate Professor Regina Conti
Presuming Competence: Otto's Journey Beyond Words
Jose's Home Care Story: "Gov Hochul, Why Don't We Matter?"
An Unfiltered Look into Foster Care: Tristian's Journey Into Adulthood
Breaking Free: Teena's Journey from Institution to Independence
NYS AM Buttenschon Encourages Families to Speak Up
Our Backstories: What Fuels Our Mission
This Podcast Will Help Us Find Common Ground (Trailer)