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Award‑winning advocate Daniel Smrokowski shares disability stories from an insider’s perspective. As a person with special needs himself, “PodmanDan” brings heart, humor, and lived experience to every conversation.
Special Chronicles is your weekly guide to joy, acceptance, and inclusive storytelling.
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Mar 26, 2020
Mar 26, 2020
On Our Health Podcast Original Mini-Series: Produced in partnership with Special Olympics Illinois, Daniel Smrokowski and Carolyn Cronin co-host this special health miniseries. On Part 0, we talk about What is Coronavirus (COVID-19) and What You Can Do?, How does it spread?, and we kickoff this mini-series sharing up-to-date facts about the current situation and preventative measures people can take including: Proper Hand Washing Techniques, 5 Things to help stop COVID-19, What should you do if you feel sick?, and we give a little preview of what's to come on this miniseries! Tune in to Full Episodes of our Health Podcast Original MiniSeries at: http://specialchronicles.com/Health Find the Show Notes and Audio Podcast for this Full Episode at: http://specialchronicles.com/HealthPart0 Join Our Supporters and Please Support This Podcast Today at: http://specialchronicles.com/Give Connect with Daniel on social media @podmandan, the show @SpecialChronicles Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles #InclusiveHealth #ChooseToInclude
Mar 21, 2020
Mar 21, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 362: We continue our UNIFIED AT WORK Podcast Original Series. Daniel Smrokowski talks to LAUREN MILLER, fellow Special Olympics Athlete Leader & United Airlines Service Ambassador, for an EXTRAORDINARY conversation about UNIFIED employment taking off at United Airlines in global partnership with Special Olympics. Daniel and Lauren talk about: Lauren's Backstory From Birth History to School History to Employment Journey Coming To United, Lauren's Hobbies of Theatre & Writing, Her 1st Boyfriend Garrett Anderson of 2 Years (Trivia related to This Show), Recount Journey from UA Job Shadow Day, Our Job Description, UA 2 Orientations, Employee Job Shadow Day in Houston 2019, Why Lauren Loves Working at UA, Comments on Groundbreaking Inclusive Employment at UA & SO, What Inclusion Means to Lauren, and much more! Tune in to Full Episodes of our UNIFIED AT WORK Podcast Original Series at: http://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedAtWork Find the Show Notes and Audio Podcast for this Full Episode at: http://specialchronicles.com/Podcast362 Join Our Supporters and Please Support This Podcast Today at: http://specialchronicles.com/Give Connect with Daniel on social media @podmandan, the show @SpecialChronicles Join The Conversation #United4Unified
Mar 20, 2020
Mar 20, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 361: We premiere our UNIFIED AT WORK Podcast Original Series. ANGELA MCGOVERN-FRANKLIN takes over as hostess and talks with Daniel Smrokowski for an EXTRAORDINARY conversation about UNIFIED employment taking off at United Airlines in global partnership with Special Olympics. Angela and Daniel talk about: Daniel's Backstory from Birth to School to Employment, On hearing about Service Ambassador Job at United Airlines (UA), Job Shadow Days, UA Orientations, UA Employee Plane Pull Championship 2019 in Houston, Daniel Speaking to Over 600 United Global Employees, Groundbreaking Partnership between UA & SO, What INCLUSION means to him, Coronavirus COVID-19 and People with Disabilities Higher Risk, and much more! Tune in to Full Episodes of our UNIFIED AT WORK Podcast Original Series at: http://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedAtWork Find the Show Notes and Audio Podcast for this Full Episode at: http://specialchronicles.com/Podcast361 Join Our Supporters and Please Support This Podcast Today at: http://specialchronicles.com/Give Connect with Daniel on social media @podmandan, the show @SpecialChronicles Join The Conversation #United4Unified
Mar 15, 2020
Mar 15, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 360 (Part 2): Daniel Smrokowski talks with BILL DWYER, the CEO of HELPING HAND CENTER. Recorded LIVE from Countryside, Illinois, Tune in for a fun and informative conversation with Daniel & Bill talking about: Bill's Backstory how he came to Helping Hand Center, Mission & Programs of Helping Hand Center, Children Services & Adult Services, How HHC is a Leader in Inclusion Revolution, "Daniel's Story" Client Video, & much more! Tune in to Full Episodes of The Special Chronicles Show's Podcast at: http://specialchronicles.com/Show Find the Show Notes and Audio Podcast for this Full Episode at: http://specialchronicles.com/Podcast360b Join Our Supporters and Please Support This Podcast Today at: http://specialchronicles.com/Give Connect with Daniel on social media @podmandan, the show @SpecialChronicles Join The Conversation #SpecialChronicles
Mar 14, 2020
Mar 14, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 360 (Part 1): Daniel Smrokowski talks with BILL DWYER, the CEO of HELPING HAND CENTER. Recorded LIVE from Countryside, Illinois, Tune in for a fun and informative conversation with Daniel & Bill talking about: Bill's Backstory how he came to Helping Hand Center, Mission & Programs of Helping Hand Center, Children Services & Adult Services, How HHC is a Leader in Inclusion Revolution, "Daniel's Story" Client Video, & much more! Tune in to Full Episodes of The Special Chronicles Show's Podcast at: http://specialchronicles.com/Show Find the Show Notes and Audio Podcast for this Full Episode at: http://specialchronicles.com/Podcast360a Join Our Supporters and Please Support This Podcast Today at: http://specialchronicles.com/Give Connect with Daniel on social media @podmandan, the show @SpecialChronicles Join The Conversation #SpecialChronicles
Mar 6, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 359: Daniel Smrokowski is talks LIVE with Tony Wyllie, Regional President at Special Olympics North America (SONA). Tony talks about his Backstory from NFL to Special Olympics, How NFL prepared him for his role at SONA, What Being part of Inclusion Revolution & SO means to him, Ideas on Building Awareness & Resources for SONA programs, What Inclusion Means to him, His Favorite SONA program, and much more! Tune in to Full Episodes of The Special Chronicles Show's Podcast at: http://specialchronicles.com/Show Find the Show Notes and Audio Podcast for this Full Episode at: http://specialchronicles.com/Podcast359 Join Our Supporters and Please Support This Podcast Today at: http://specialchronicles.com/Give Connect with Daniel on social media @podmandan, the show @SpecialChronicles Join The Conversation #SpecialChronicles
Mar 5, 2020
Mar 5, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show BONUS Episode : Daniel Smrokowski talks with Chris Winston, Chief Marketing Officer & SSIGM Mentor from Special Olympics Illinois with a spotlight and camera from FOX32 Chicago News is LIVE in studio. Daniel and Chris talk about Chris' Backstory on why he got involved in Special Olympics; Backstory of our … Continue reading SCPBONUS: Chris Winston, Special Olympics Illinois with FOX32Chicago
Mar 2, 2020
Mar 2, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 358: Daniel Smrokowski talks with Jack Gorman, a student from Maine South High School in Park Ridge and host of the Lunch Table Talk Podcast. Tune in for an exciting 1-Hour conversation as we kickoff Respect Week/Spread The Word>>Inclusion. This episode is a special Simulcast being released in both … Continue reading SCP358: Spread The Word>>Inclusion LIVE Simulcast
Feb 29, 2020
Feb 29, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 357: Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting LIVE from the ComEd Abilities Expo 2020 in OakBrook, Illinois. Daniel talks to staff from many disability organizations in Chicago including: Gateway To Learning, Trinity Services Inc, Project Onward, JJ's List, Canine Companions, Helping Hand Center, Shore Community Services, ADA25 Advancing Leadership, TeachAbility, Elmhurst … Continue reading SCP357: LIVE from ComEd Abilities Expo 2020
Feb 22, 2020
Feb 22, 2020
On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 356: Daniel Smrokowski gives the Global Messenger Address LIVE at the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Kickoff Conference 2020 in Bloomington, Illinois. Daniel talks to Over 300 Law Enforcements from across the state about: Image of the Torch and Eternal Flame of Hope, What Law Enforcement Officers Mean To … Continue reading SCP356: Daniel’s Global Messenger Address LIVE at Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference