#119-Patrick Cadigan on Transitioning Challenges, Success, and Embracing Responsibility

Nick Yerhart introduces Patrick Cadigan, who shares his insights on the transition process for students with disabilities. They discuss the challenges and opportunities these students face, emphasizing the shift from entitlement to eligibility. Patrick shares personal family experiences with transition programs, highlighting the uniqueness of individualized special needs experiences. He delves into his podcasting journey and the discovery of a niche, underscoring the value of diverse conversations. The episode offers insights from experts and lessons from successful digital creators. It concludes with a focus on embracing personal responsibility.

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(0:00) Introduction and exploring the transition process with Patrick Cadigan (0:35) Guest introduction: Patrick Cadigan (1:47) Transition challenges and opportunities for students with disabilities (3:34) Defining success and the shift from entitlement to eligibility (6:55) Family experiences with transition programs (9:43) The uniqueness of individualized special needs experiences (10:22) Patrick's podcasting journey and discovering a niche (17:13) Expanding understanding through diverse conversations (20:09) Insights from experts and learning from successful digital creators (24:55) Conclusion: Embracing personal responsibility and infinite abilities (28:39) Final thoughts and sign-off