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On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Dr. Jackie Jodl, Chief Global Youth and Education Officer at Special Olympics. This Week, our focus of Spread The Word is on Inclusive Action. Join us for an education conversation about Inclusive Mindsets, Unified Champion Schools  Create Universal Dignity and Empathy,  Leaders of Courageous Action, and how Special Olympics programs are leading the way in inclusive education!  We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That's Spread the Word. This year, you can engage and activate in multiple ways by choosing your focus: derogatory language, bullying or inclusive action. Visit https://www.spreadtheword.global/ to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world! This episode originally aired on April 10, 2023 Episode 759 Show Notes & Links: 🎧 Listen on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/podcast759 📺Watch on YouTube: Visit https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcasts to Watch Full Episodes. Take the Pledge: https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge Enjoy this episode? Tune in to Special Chronicles' Spread the Word Podcast Series to hear more conversations that focus on the Spread the Word campaign: https://specialchronicles.com/SpreadTheWordPodcast Brief: Inclusive Mindsets and Behaviors (Read PDF)- https://specialchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brief-1093A-Inclusive-Mindsets-and-Behaviors.pdf Connect with Jacqueline Jodel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-jodl/ Learn more about Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools: https://www.generationunified.org/ Related Episodes of this podcast:  Connecting The World To Spread the Word of Inclusion (Ep.415)- https://specialchronicles.com/podcast415/  Unified Champion Schools (Ep.313)- https://specialchronicles.com/podcast313/ Support This Podcast: Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Give to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles. ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our premium bonus content and support the podcast! 🛒Want our Merch? Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection! 📱Follow Special Chronicles on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/SpecialChronicles Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpecialChronicles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-chronicles/ Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/newsletter 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Facebook: https://facebook.com/podmandan LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielsmrokowski 📧Email: Send us a message at https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT . . . . . 💡Partner: ComEd https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED ✈️Partner: United Airlines https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED 📻Podcast Hosting: Podbean https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge at https://JoinTheRevolution.org Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through the media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan The post Spread The Word: Inclusive Action | Ep.759 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Laura Hertzog from Minnesota who wrote the article "The Short Bus Stops At My House." This Week our focus of Spread The Word is to Stand Up To Bullying. Tune in to hear Laura talk about: Challenges her brother has; Why she wrote “The Short Bus Stops At My House”; Why Kids Make Fun of Short Bus?; Laura’s inspiration; Special Education and Standardized Tests- David and Daniel have similar stories; Beautiful part of her brother’s innocence; Her Brother’s Gifts/Abilities; Why Laura’s Mother Upholds Human Dignity and PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center; Laura’s Thoughts on ADA; “And the Short Bus Stopping At My House Was The Greatest Blessing” We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That's Spread the Word. This year, you can engage and activate in multiple ways by choosing your focus: derogatory language, bullying or inclusive action. Visit SpreadTheWord.Global to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world! This episode originally aired on May 10, 2015 Episode 758 Show Notes & Links: 🎧 Listen on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/podcast758 📺Watch on YouTube: Visit https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcasts to Watch Full Episodes. Visit https://www.spreadtheword.global/ to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world! Take the Pledge: https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge Enjoy this episode? Tune in to Special Chronicles' Spread the Word Podcast Series to hear more conversations that focus on the Spread the Word campaign: https://specialchronicles.com/SpreadTheWordPodcast Read Laura Hertzog's article "The Short Bus Stops At My House"- https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/students-with-disabilities/pdf/short-bus-stops-at-my-house.pdf Learn more about PACER's National Center of Bulling Prevention: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/ Support This Podcast: Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Give to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles. ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our premium bonus content and support the podcast! 🛒Want our Merch? Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection! 📱Follow Special Chronicles on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/SpecialChronicles Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpecialChronicles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-chronicles/ Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/newsletter 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Facebook: https://facebook.com/podmandan LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielsmrokowski 📧Email: Send us a message at https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT . . . . . 💡Partner: ComEd https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED ✈️Partner: United Airlines https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED 📻Podcast Hosting: Podbean https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge at https://JoinTheRevolution.org Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through the media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan The post Spread The Word: Stand Up To Bullying | Ep.758 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Soeren Palumbo, co-founder of Spread The Word, to talk about the Spread the Word Day of Activation this week on March 5th. This Week, our focus is on derogatory language. Tune in to a rebroadcast conversation with Soeren as he talks about: his backstory of growing up with his sister who has intellectual disabilities; why he co-founded this campaign; how he met Timbo Shriver; Importance of the r-word campaign; Backstory of article he and Tim co-authored entitled “Spread This: Be Good to People with Intellectual Disabilities”; Soeren’s thoughts on this year’s awareness day; Future of the r-word campaign; and much more! We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That's Spread the Word. This year, you can engage and activate in multiple ways by choosing your focus: derogatory language, bullying or inclusive action. Visit SpreadTheWord.Global to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world! This episode originally aired on March 8, 2015 Episode 757 Show Notes & Links: 🎧 Listen on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/podcast757 📺Watch on YouTube: Visit https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcasts to Watch Full Episodes. Visit https://www.spreadtheword.global/ to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world! Take the Pledge: https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge Enjoy this episode? Tune in to Special Chronicles' Spread the Word Podcast Series to hear more conversations that focus on the Spread the Word campaign: https://specialchronicles.com/SpreadTheWordPodcast “Spread This: Be Good to People with Intellectual Disabilities” By Soeren Palumbo and Tim Shriver, Co-founders of  Spread the Word to End the Word, Source: The Huffington Post- https://www.huffingtonpost.com/soeren-palumbo/spread-this-be-good-to-pe_b_6800774.html?1425488465 Support This Podcast: Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Give to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles. ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our premium bonus content and support the podcast! 🛒Want our Merch? Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection! 📱Follow Special Chronicles on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/SpecialChronicles Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpecialChronicles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-chronicles/ Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/newsletter 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Facebook: https://facebook.com/podmandan LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielsmrokowski 📧Email: Send us a message at https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT . . . . . 💡Partner: ComEd https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED ✈️Partner: United Airlines https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED 📻Podcast Hosting: Podbean https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge at https://JoinTheRevolution.org Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through the media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan The post Spread The Word: Derogatory Language | Ep.757 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Spread The Word Co-Founder Tim Shriver Jr. sits down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a heartfelt conversation on the motivation for Spread The Word, sharing personal stories Never-Before-Heard-On-A-Podcast that will empower grassfoot leaders to refocus and take action for inclusion. … Continue reading Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568 The post Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Jacqueline Jodel, Special Olympics Chief Education Officer, joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski for an educational conversation about Inclusive Mindsets, Unified Schools Create Universal Dignity and Empathy, Leaders of Courageous Action, and how Special Olympics programs are leading the way in inclusive education! Listen and Watch Full Episode Here: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast521 . . . . . Like our podcast? Support our work with a small monthly donation at https://specialchronicles.com/give . . . . . Award-winning Intellectual Disability advocate, speaker, and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories in a unique way because he is a person with special needs: disability conversations, Special Olympics athletes not to miss, and interviews with friends. New episodes drop weekly. Follow Special Chronicles Podcast: Available on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to your favorite shows! . . . . . . The post Inclusive Mindsets | Ep.521 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We’re Going All In(clusive) on the Spread the Word Inclusion Day of Activation! Special Olympics Director of Youth Development Kaitlyn Hamrick and U.S. Youth Ambassadors Jack and Sophie Klawaitter join podcast host Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about the: Unified Generation and SOHillDay; Spread The Word Inclusion and encourage you to “go all in” in taking your own action for inclusion; and we go on the Road to Berlin as global youth leaders gather at the world’s largest inclusive sports event! Listen and Watch the Full Episode Now! Find Episode 517 ShowNotes & Links HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast517 Like our podcast? Support our work with a small monthly donation at https://specialchronicles.com/give . . . . . Award-winning Intellectual Disability advocate, speaker, and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories in a unique way because he is a person with special needs: disability conversations, Special Olympics athletes not to miss, and interviews with friends. New episodes drop Every Monday 6PM CT Follow Special Chronicles Podcast: Available on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to your favorite shows! . . . . . . The post GOING ALL INclusive | Ep517 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Special Olympics Senior Vice President of Youth and Education Programming Jackie Joel stops by the podcast to talk with Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski. Jackie sits down with Daniel to talk about the annual Spread The Word: Inclusion Campaign, the 2021 Theme of Connection, Jackie Coming to Special Olympics Movement and her current role with Youth and Education Programs, Why we need social campaigns like Spread The Word Inclusion in our society, and much more! Access the podcast, video, shownotes and more on the Episode Podcast Page: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast415 Follow @PledgeToInclude on social media Take Action to Spread The Word of Inclusion in your community, school, or workplace all year round. Make Your Pledge For Inclusion Today: https://SpreadTheWord.Global Subscribe to Listen: https://specialchronicles.com/Show Support This Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Give Shop on Amazon: https://specialchronicles.com/shop Send audio or email feedback to: [email protected] Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles Stay in touch with Daniel,@podmandan: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan Stay in touch with Special Chronicles: Social Media: https://specialchronicles.com/Socials Website: https://specialchronicles.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/Newsletter Watch Livestream: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live Get started and create professional livestreams with StreamYard— you’ll receive $10 in credit once you’ve signed up with our Referral Link at: https://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard About the Podcast: The Special Chronicles Show tells special needs stories in a unique way because the host, Daniel “PodmanDan” Smrokowski, is a person with special needs. Because of his insider’s perspective and the show being available online, Special Chronicles broadcasts distinctive, first person accounts of special needs that are heard around the world. Daniel interviews people with special needs including their families, friends and anyone who touches their lives. Special Chronicles is your guide to finding joy, acceptance, and inclusion. The Special Chronicles Show lets us meet real people, hear their voices and understand what is important to people with special needs. It is desperately needed in the special needs community. We all need an outlet, a place to be understood and Special Chronicles provides that for people with both visible and invisible special needs. Reaching Over 464,000 viewers, this is a five-star rated show that audiences say is “A Must Listen, is Entertaining, Informative, Sincere, Inspirational, and A Terrific Content Provider!” More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/shows The post Connecting The World To Spread The Word of Inclusion (Ep415) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Friend of the show LAURA BAUMGARDNERis a our guest talking about: Run For Respect Goes Virtual, Anyone can participate, Special Educator Responds To Teaching in Time of Social Distancing, and much more! Find the Show Notes and Audio Podcast for this Full Episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast369 Register Now for the Run for Respect: https://www.runforrespect.weebly.com Follow Facebook Pages: @PTHSBaumgardner | @RunForRespect Virtual 5K Run Support This Podcast at: https://specialchronicles.com/Give Become a Patron Supporter and get Exclusive Access to our BONUSCAST, A Premium Patron Only Podcast Featuring Bonus Features — just https://specialchronicles.com/bonuscast and select your premium streaming plan to Become A Patron Supporter Today! Annual Season Pass: $180 MiniSeries 2 Month Season Pass: $25 Episode 1 Month Pass: $15 Connect with Daniel on social media @podmandan, the show @SpecialChronicles Join The Conversation #SpecialChronicles #FullCircleInclusion #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution The post Run For Respect in the Time of Social Distancing [SCP369] first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 358: Daniel Smrokowski talks with Jack Gorman, a student from Maine South High School in Park Ridge and host of the Lunch Table Talk Podcast. Tune in for an exciting 1-Hour conversation as we kickoff Respect Week/Spread The Word>>Inclusion. This episode is a special Simulcast being released in both … Continue reading Spread The Word>>Inclusion LIVE Simulcast [SCP358] The post Spread The Word>>Inclusion LIVE Simulcast [SCP358] first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 290, Daniel Smrokowski and Jose  Moreno Jr. are podcasting live from the Best Buddies Illinois Friendship Walk 2018 For Inclusion.  Tune-in as we talk to David Quilleon (Sr. Vice President of Best Buddies International) on his involvement in BestBuddies, a Preview for their 2018 Leadership Conference; Hear live speeches from Best Buddies … Continue reading LIVE From BestBuddies Friendship Walk For #Inclusion [SCP290] The post LIVE From BestBuddies Friendship Walk For #Inclusion [SCP290] first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 281, Daniel Smrokowski gives two talks live at R.O.W.V.A. Jr./High School & Elementary School in Oneida, IL.  Tune-in as Daniel talks to approximately 500 jr. high/high school & elementary students on his backstory of being diagnosed with special needs, how the r-word has affected him, his experiences in Special Olympics, Messages from … Continue reading DanTalks: Spread The Word To End The Word 2018 LIVE From Oneida, IL [SCP281] The post DanTalks: Spread The Word To End The Word 2018 LIVE From Oneida, IL [SCP281] first appeared on Special Chronicles.

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 227, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio by his new friend Skylar Johnson from Pontiac, Illinois.  Tune-in as Skylar talks about her winning essay on Spread the Word to End the Word and her young 3-year-old sister Sadie who was diagnosed Down syndrome; How Skylar First Heard about the R-Word Campaign; Why she … Continue reading Respect Is My SuperPower [SCP227] The post Respect Is My SuperPower [SCP227] first appeared on Special Chronicles.

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 226, Daniel Smrokowski gives a talk live at Pontiac Township High School on the Spread the Word to End the Word 2017 awareness day.  Tune-in as Daniel talks to approximately 700 high school students on his backstory of being diagnosed with special needs, how the r-word has affected him, his experiences in … Continue reading DanTalks: LIVE Spread the Word to End the Word 2017 from Pontiac, Illinois [SCP226] The post DanTalks: LIVE Spread the Word to End the Word 2017 from Pontiac, Illinois [SCP226] first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 144, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Laura Hertzog, (From Minnesota, goes to school in Wisconsin) a writer on The Mighty and whose brother was diagnosed with Down syndrome.  Tune in to hear Laura discuss: Challenges her brother has; Why she wrote "The Short Bus Stops At My House"; Why … Continue reading Short Bus Is The Greatest Blessing [SCP144] The post Short Bus Is The Greatest Blessing [SCP144] first appeared on Special Chronicles.

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 134, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Soeren Palumbo, co-founder of the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign.  Tune in to hear Soeren share his backstory of growing up with his sister who has intellectual disabilities; why he co-founded this campaign; how he met Timbo Shriver; Importance of the r-word campaign; … Continue reading Spread Goodness and Respect | Feat. Soeren Palumbo, Cofounder of Spread The Word [SCP134] The post Spread Goodness and Respect | Feat. Soeren Palumbo, Cofounder of Spread The Word [SCP134] first appeared on Special Chronicles.