Oregon Teacher and author of CORPORATE HIGH SCHOOL, A NOVEL, Benjamin Gorman, discusses his book and concerns about the impact of high stakes testing and privatization of public schools for corporate gain.

Special Needs, Special Parents

Special Needs, Special People – August 4, 2015 – Ben Gorman

Kelly is a former law enforcement officer diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He shares his story to help others.

Special Needs, Special People – May 19, 2015 – Kelly and Post Traumatic Stress

Patty Caswell part 2: Deanne and Patty discuss parenting her teenager who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and services that have benefited her family.

Special Needs, Special People – May 5, 2015 – Patty Caswell, Part 2

Deanne and Patty Caswell Discuss parenting her teenager who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and services that have benefited her family.

Special Needs, Special People – April 21 2015 – Patty Caswell

Jonathan Chase Part 2 : Deanne wraps up her interview with the autism consultant. Leslie and Jim Peterson of Trips Inc. discuss their 40 years of experience in designing and staffing vacations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are based in Eugene.

Special Needs, Special People – April 7, 2015 – Jonathan Chase part 2

Deanne interviews Jonathan Chase, an inspiring speaker! He writes music, plays bass guitar, speaks in support for people with Autism and has created fun workshops. He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 14 and provides mentoring services to people on the Autism Spectrum.

Special Needs, Special People – March 17 2015 – Jonathan Chase

Cohost Bill Harper joins Deanne as she interviews creator of the Lady Bug House, Suzanne Gwynn. Suzanne is creating the Lady Bug House to start providing Pediatric Palliative care in the Seattle area. The USA is far behind in providing palliative care compared to many countries. Suzanne is changing that!

Special Needs Special People – February 17 2015 – Suzanne Gwynn

Deanne interviews Ashley Erb Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator and Tiffani White from Shangri-La. Ashley and Tiffani share information regarding work, recreation and living facilities available to special needs populations through Shangri-la.

Special Needs, Special People – 2/3/2015 – Ashley Erb & Tiffani White

Deanne interviews Oregon Teacher of the Year 2014 Brett Bigham. Brett discusses his successes as a special education teacher and as an ambassador for special populations.

Special Needs, Special People – 1/20/2015 – Brett Bigham

Deanne interviews Alicia Kueny, MSW. She is the Foster Parent Recruitment/Retention specialist for Marion County DHS, Child Welfare. She discusses the joys and successes experienced by foster parenting and how to become a foster parent.

Special Needs, Special People – 1/6/2015 – Alicia Kueny

Deanne interviews Marja Byers, the incoming executive director for Blindskills, Inc. located in Salem. She explains her experience with blindness as well as all the great support services for people with vision impairments and their families available through Blindskills.

Special Needs, Special People – 12/16/2014 – Marja Byers

Deanne interviews Maureen Clifford, who has a PHD in Psychology and broke her foot - off her leg. Maureen talks about her experiences of the time she spent in her wheel chair and what it feels like to be told she would never walk again. Also, Patty Taylor talks about the new changes that will allow her child and other children earning modified diplomas to get financial aide for college through the K plan.

Special Needs, Special People – 11/18/2014 – Maureen Clifford

Deanne interviews Garten Services Resource Development Manager Gaelen McAllister. Garten Services provides employment opportunities for developmentally disabled adults.

Special Needs, Special People – 10/21/2014 – Gaelen McAllister

Deanne interviews Kris Gabrielson Project Director of Parent-delivered Massage Study/Qigong Sensory Training Institute and Angela, a parent of a child that was in and benefited from the program. Qigong massage techniques are being studied to determine if they can have a positive impact on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is an exciting research project created by Salem's Dr. Silva.

Special Needs, Special People – 9/02/2014 – Kris Gabrielson

Deanne Interviews Cheryl Cisneros, Executive Director Creating Opportunities along with Heidi Petersen and Marybeth Bell. The team discusses parenting and educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as how to set up support groups for parents.

Special Needs, Special People 5/20/2014 – Cheryl Cisneros

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