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Disabled Voices Matter! As an award-winning intellectual disability advocate and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories from an insider’s perspective. “PodmanDan” is himself a person with special needs. As your weekly guide to finding joy and acceptance, Special Chronicles offers entertaining and informational disability conversations.
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Monday Aug 05, 2024
Conversation with Zachary Berns from Shining Abilities | Ep.590
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Zachary Berns, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Shining Abilities, sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt5 with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we spotlight his story and how his organization is serving families in Lake and McHenry Counties through recreational programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.
From Challenges to Accomplishments, Becoming an EnergyForce Ambassador, Skills Learned as an EnergyForce Ambassador, Mission of Shining Abilities, Vocational Day Program, Unforgettable Engagements: Pulling the Punch and Shining at Craft Shows, and we dive into Special Olympics Sports Programming.
Episode 590 ShowNotes & Links:
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About the Podcast Host:
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 media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE
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