Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and Me!

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This podcast series talks about the paths taken – in this case multiple paths – by family members and their loved ones with disabilities as they plan for their respective futures. Let’s talk about creating a promising future for our children as they become adults - and a promising future for ourselves as our role of parent, family member, caregiver, whatever evolves too. There is more than one path being taken here, and more than one future to talk about. And that’s why we’re here! Some very cool people will share their stories with us. I will be listening with you, and I’ll have some questions, too. Join us as we navigate “Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability… and Me!”

  1. 1 day ago

    Child in Care Spousal Benefit: What’s That?

    Child in Care Spousal Benefit: What’s That? Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series ** Recording Date: 09/10/2026 Transcript: Download Transcript Here! Keywords: Disability, Social Security, Child-in-Care Spousal Benefit, Disabled Adult Child (DAC), SSI, Medicare, Retirement Planning, Caregiving, Our Parallel Paths, Geralyn, Michael Episode Summary: Geralyn is joined by her husband, Michael Deely, to explore a little-known Social Security provision called the Child-in-Care Spousal Benefit. Using a fictional family case study, they break down who may qualify, how the benefit works alongside Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits, and why the Social Security “deeming rule” matters. They also discuss earnings limits, Medicare, retirement planning, and the questions families may want to ask as they consider whether this benefit could be part of their own financial planning. Topical Index: Opening, Introductions, and an Important Disclaimer [00:13] Meet Brad, Janet, and Scott: Understanding the Child-in-Care Spousal Benefit [03:52] Eligibility, Benefit Amounts, and Earnings Limits [08:58] The Deeming Rule, Common Misconceptions, and Social Security Questions [15:26] Disabled Adult Child Benefits, Medicare, and Retirement Planning [21:52] Preparing to Apply, Resources, and Next Steps [25:09] Closing Reflections [29:10] Resources: YouTube channels: All Things Social Security - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MyGovExpert  Articles: A Social Security Spousal Benefits Loophole for Caregivers Benefit Calculators: Open Social Security SSA.tools ** Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/b06f57ad-1794-4573-a52a-b82739fce5de This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Child in Care Spousal Benefit: What’s That?
  2. 13 Jul

    Flying Beyond the Fears: Supporting Travelers with Disabilities, Anxiety, and Control Needs

    Flying Beyond the Fears: Supporting Travelers with Disabilities, Anxiety, and Control Needs Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series Recording Date: 06/18/2026 Transcript: Download Transcript Here! Keywords: Disability, Air Travel, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Autonomy, Fear of Flying, Our Parallel Paths, Geralyn, Nic Episode Summary: Geralyn shares the story of getting her son Nic, who has an intellectual disability, on a plane to Florida to see his great-grandmother. She reflects on what his "no" really meant, the strategies and resources that helped, and what she learned about fear, control, and autonomy along the way. A moving episode you won't want to miss. Topical Index: Opening and Introductions [00:00] The Trip to Florida and Nic's "No" [03:07] Understanding Demand Avoidance and Getting Past "No" [10:17] Resources and Strategies for Flying [16:42] The Visit, Saying Goodbye, and Closing Reflections [20:09] Resources: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance: https://learn.pdanorthamerica.org/products/digital_downloads/ten-page-PDA-guide Transportation Safety Administration: TSA cares https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/passenger-support TPT: Teachers Pay Teachers Social Stories: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?search=airplane%20social%20story ** Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/52cb7df3-910c-464d-8826-d37c46a97831 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Flying Beyond the Fears: Supporting Travelers with Disabilities, Anxiety, and Control Needs

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This podcast series talks about the paths taken – in this case multiple paths – by family members and their loved ones with disabilities as they plan for their respective futures. Let’s talk about creating a promising future for our children as they become adults - and a promising future for ourselves as our role of parent, family member, caregiver, whatever evolves too. There is more than one path being taken here, and more than one future to talk about. And that’s why we’re here! Some very cool people will share their stories with us. I will be listening with you, and I’ll have some questions, too. Join us as we navigate “Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability… and Me!”