This Ability Podcast
"This Ability" podcast was created to discuss everything from feeding tubes to epilepsy to accessibility and all topics in the special needs community. It is a platform for individuals with disabilities, their family members, friends, and caregivers just to talk about everyday life.
Episodes
13 episodes
Ashley Benoit Olivier Part Two
In this interview, Ashley gives us an update about her son Drew and the positive impacts of the Early Intervention program. She also talks about Mercy Medical Angels and Miracle Flights (the team that provided airplane trip free of charge for m...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:43
Maria Revere Interview
In this episode, we interview Maria Revere. She discusses her daughter's diagnosis of Edward’s syndromeTrisomy 18, the importance of faith in her life, and her own diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:17
Stephanie Krielow
Our featured guest, Stephanie Krielow, talks to us about her advocacy to get funding for all parishes to have cameras in SPED classes, how people can advocate for change, the founding of
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:41
Katie Haynes Interview
In this episode, we interview Katie Haynes from Youngsville, North Carolina. She is the first person to compete in the Miss United States Agriculture pageant in a wheelchair and we talk about her pageant experience in many competitions. She has...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:56
Jada Babcock Interview
In this episode, Jada Babcock discusses her son and his diagnosis of Chromosome 13 Deletion, writing her book “An Exceptional Life: A story of Faith, Missing Chromosomes, & Unconditional Love,” and the JOYHeartCollective she created with Em...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:17
Craig Oser Interview
In this episode, we interview Craig Oser, Marketing Director for Special Olympics of Louisiana. He discusses the new vision for Special Olympics Louisiana and how it embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all communities. Other topics that...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:32
Coach Damon Interview
In this episode, Coach Damon, Founder and Owner of Train Unique in Lafayette, Louisiana, talks about his quest to start a gym for special needs individuals. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Coach Damon has become a mentor, friend and motiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:19
Paul Ganucheau Interview
In this episode, we talk to Paul Ganucheau, Board Member with the Autism Society of Acadiana.As the first board member on the spectrum, Paul discusses peer support groups, how to be a better advocate/self-advocate, and partnerships with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:30
UL LIFE Program Interview
In this episode, we sit down with Jade Viator, Director, and Caroline Billeaudeau, Community and Career Coordinator for the UL LIFE Program. The UL LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) Program is a highly individualized certificate program for...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:34
Molly Guidry (Part Two) Interview
In this episode, Molly Guidry discusses the programs with the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana, having a teenager with Down syndrome and her significant accomplishments.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:58
Ashley Benoit Olivier Interview
Original recording date: April 2019In this interview, She discusses her’s sons rare disease diagnosis, Facebook Support Groups, Trisomy and Drew’s Journey.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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