This Ability Podcast
”This Ability Podcast” is a platform for individuals with disabilities, their family members, friends, and caregivers to talk about everyday life. Based in Carencro, LA this podcast is meant to inspire and enlighten others in the special needs community.
Podcasting since 2024 • 20 episodes
This Ability Podcast
Latest Episodes
Navigating Autism, Healthcare, and Policy with Purpose: An Interview with Cheryl Laws Tessier
In this episode of This Ability Podcast, we sit down with Cheryl Laws Tessier, a nurse practitioner, mother, and powerful advocate for the disability community. Cheryl shares her personal journey navigating her son Howard’s auti...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:43
Raising Rain: A Story of Autism, Awareness, and Unbreakable Bonds with Sylnita Livas-Bougere
In this episode of This Ability Podcast, we welcome Sylnita Livas-Bougere, an educator, advocate, and devoted mother from Thibodaux, Louisiana. After relocating to Lafayette following Hurricane Ida, Sylnita has dedicated her life to autism awar...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:00
Healing Through Music: A Conversation with Vanessa Lomas
🎶 Have you ever wondered how music can heal and bring people together? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Vanessa Lomas, founder of TheraCare Music Therapy of Lafayette and president of the Autism Society of Acadiana, to explore the tra...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:50
Faith, Food Trucks, & Inclusivity: The Story of the DREAMS Foundation of Acadiana with Donielle Watkins
In this episode, Donielle Watkins shares the inspiring story behind the creation of the DREAMS Foundation of Acadiana and its mission to provide inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities in the Acadiana area. From sports, art, and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:57
Teens Making a Difference in the Acadiana Community: An Interview with the Teen Spirit Award Winners
In this episode, we interview the 2024 Acadiana Teen Spirit Award Winners who are making a difference in the community:🏆 Aubrey David – 9th-grade student at Teurlings Catholic High School🏆 Chloe Songne – 9th-grade student at New Iber...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:26
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