Telling It Our Way

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Touchstone Award Winner - Podcast 2024 AAIDD Winner - Media Award 2025 In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling topics that range from romantic relationships to work life, childhood to grief. These are real stories from the complex, rich lives of real people. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!

  1. JAN 26

    Staff

    Today's episode is all about navigating relationships with paid caregivers and providers. Raymil and Matt share stories about the importance of building the right team, speaking up, and taking accountability. Ally and Becca share research and stats on the direct support provider crisis.

  2. 12/22/2025

    Building Community

    Today’s episode is all about what our storytellers do to find, build, and maintain community. Paul, our very first international guest, shares his lifelong drive to protect others from bullying. Marco talks about taking a risk by going to a new dance class, which leads him to some unexpected discoveries about himself. Ally and Becca chat statistics around bullying, LGBTQ+ people with I/DD, and flipping the script that assumes folks with I/DD can’t be community leaders.

  3. 11/24/2025

    People Who Matter

    In this episode, we hear stories from Nick and Brandon about people they've lost who have made a huge impact on their lives. Ally and Becca talk grief for people with I/DD and the many kinds of relationships we all have.

  4. 10/28/2025

    Professional Artists

    What does it take to become a professional creator with a developmental disability? Susann shares her journey as a visual artist, and Jeromy tells us about becoming a DJ. Becca and Ally talk about what people get wrong about artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities and where disabled artists can find support.

  5. 09/30/2025

    Moving Out

    Telling It Our Way is back for Season 3 with a big episode on leaving home for the first time! Kristina shares about all the skills she needed to learn, from bill-paying to cooking her grandmother's macaroni and cheese. Jisele talks about learning to be independent when the people around her doubt she can be. Becca and Ally share the numbers on where people with developmental disabilities live and what barriers prevent them from being in their communities.

  6. 04/28/2025

    Advice

    In the final episode of Season 2, we invite back all of our storytellers to share their best piece of advice for our audience. After listening, you’ll be ready to take on the world! Full Episode Transcript

  7. 03/24/2025

    Behind-the-Scenes with Former Guests

    In this special episode, we talk with returning guests and fan-favorites Cassandra and Jordan! They tell us why it matters to share their stories as self-advocates, the process of being on the show, and their hopes for what they'd like to hear (and tell!) in future seasons. Full Episode Transcript

  8. 02/24/2025

    Work

    Today we hear from Sarah, whose story about her job takes an unexpected turn. In an interview with Becca and Ally, she shares both the joys and frustrations of finding and keeping meaningful employment in her community. Full Episode Transcript

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Touchstone Award Winner - Podcast 2024 AAIDD Winner - Media Award 2025 In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling topics that range from romantic relationships to work life, childhood to grief. These are real stories from the complex, rich lives of real people. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!

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