Season 1
The Same Page Podcast
The Same Page Podcast is a series of 6 podcasts where people with disabilities and family members are interviewed on things they wished they knew way back when and share lessons learned. The episodes are aimed at Parent Centers and family members as video and audio resources on transition and employment related topics.
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Published Date: Dec 17, 2024
Join Billy and his mom Debra to hear them talk about how they worked as a family to create a support system for Billy as he has worked to pursue his passions of sports, music, and advocacy. As a parent of a child who is deaf-blind, Debra talks about the importance of getting connected to services early on and Billy talks about his approach to life.
Hosts & Guests
Debra Pickens and son, Billy
Host: Susan Barlow and Everett Deibler
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Published Date: Dec 17, 2024
Listen to Noah and his mom Amanda talk about their journey from college to the video game design world. They highlight Noah’s experience in higher education and what he and his mom have had to work through to now become a concept artist for video games.
Hosts & Guests
Amanda Berry and son, Noah
Dr. Lenore Hare
Host: Susan Barlow and Everett Deibler
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Episode 4: The Impact of VR Services: A Family Perspective
Published Date: Aug 14, 2024
Join Amanda and her parents as they discuss the importance of VR services and what they did to promote success for Amanda. Listen to Amanda talk about how her advocacy journey has impacted her career choice.
Hosts & Guests
Amanda Waldron
Michael Waldron
Dr. Lenore Hare
Host: Susan Barlow and Everett Deibler
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Episode 3: School Work Fitting it All In: A Young Man and his Mom
Published Date: June 24, 2024
Join Antonio and his mom Kim as they discuss the importance of never giving up through Antonio’s journey through school, work and life. Listen to Antonio talk about his dream career of owning his own business.
Hosts & Guests
Kim and Antonio Hernandez
Wilbert Johnson, Jr.
Host: Susan Barlow and Everett Deibler
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Episode 2: A Father’s Perspective: Helping a Boy Become a Man
Published Date: June 5, 2024
Will and Mr Johnson share the importance of patience, using the supports available and starting early teaching the skillsWill will need as an adult.
Hosts & Guests
Wilbert Johnson, Sr
Wilbert Johnson, Jr.
Host: Susan Barlow
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Episode 1: The Pilot Episode: The Journey to Adulthood
Published Date: March 28, 2024
Marriage, Work and the Best Mom in the World. Everett and Crystal look back at how self-advocacy played a key role in Everett’s success. Listen to how Crystal’s “can do” attitude removed barriers along the way.
Hosts & Guests
Everett Deibler
Crystal Deller
Host: Susan Barlow