All Things IDD The Arc of Wichita County
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All Things IDD brings together resources for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, creates awareness, and provides a place for storytelling by and about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Episode 17: Let's Talk Behaviors (Part 2)
In this episode, Dr. Frank Del Rio continues to talk with us about behaviors. Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven’t already!
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Episode 16: Let's Talk Behaviors (Part 1)
In this episode, Dr. Frank Del Rio talks with us about behaviors. Be sure to subscribe to hear part 2!
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Episode 15: Helen Farabee IDD Provider Services
UPDATE: AS OF 3/22/2024, HELEN FARABEE WILL NO LONGER OFFER PROVIDER SERVICES.
On this episode, Brandy Williams, the Director of IDD Provider Services at Helen Farabee Centers, joins us to talk about some of the services they offer! -
Episode 14: Transportation Program with Armando
Our staff member, Armando Perez, shares about his heart for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, our transportation program, and the needs for that program.
Prior to 9/8/2022, Pledge to give through Texoma Gives here:
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Donate on 9/8/22 through Texoma Gives and your donation will be DOUBLED!
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Episode 13: Back to School for Children with IDD
Dr. Frank Del Rio discusses tips to make the transition back to school for children with IDD easier.
A blog version of this podcast is available here:
https://thearcwctx.org/blog/preparing-children-with-idd-for-school
Partner's Resource Network's website:
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Episode 12: Advocating for Your Child in Schools
Carissa Davis, a mom of a child with disabilities in the WFISD, talks about her journey of learning to advocate for her child both at the individual level and on behalf of all Special Education students in our district. You’ll hear about her journey to get proper services for her daughter as well as the current efforts to bring back needed staff to the SPED administration and support staff.
EDIT: The WFISD Special Session has been moved to Tuesday (6/14) at noon!
Interested in joining the Facebook support group Carissa mentioned? Let the admin of the group know why you want to join and the role you play in our district (parent, staff member, advocate, etc.). https://www.facebook.com/groups/758059312207837