Life Without a Filter: A Parent’s Guide to Disability Transition, Self-Directed Adult Services & Life After Special Education
Life Without a Filter is a podcast for parents of young adults with disabilities navigating the transition from special education to adult services, with a strong focus on Self-Direction and Participant-Directed supports.
Hosted by a parent with lived experience, the podcast offers honest conversations, practical guidance, and real-world examples to help families feel less alone and more confident about their next steps.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or trying to understand Self-Direction in your state, this podcast will help you feel less alone and more confident about your next steps—while offering ideas you can adapt anywhere in the U.S.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
Life Without a Filter: A Parent’s Guide to Disability Transition, Self-Directed Adult Services & Life After Special Education
Latest Episodes
Episode 12: From School Services to Adult Supports: Applying for DDS, Understanding the ITP, and the Shift from Entitlement to Eligibility
What happens when your child transitions from special education to adult services?In this episode, we walk through the Massachusetts adult transition process, including how to apply for DDS adult eligibility, what the Individua...
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Episode 11: Building your team in a Self-Directed Adult Service Model
🎙 New Episode: Building Your Team in a Self-Directed ProgramThinking about self-direction for your young adult — or already on that path? In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most important pieces of the puzzle: buildi...
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Episode 10: Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy: Why Both Matter in Transition Planning
Self-determination and self-advocacy — you’ve probably heard these terms used interchangeably. But they’re not the same… and understanding the difference matters more than you might think.In this week’s podcast episode, I break...
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Episode 9: Transition 201: A Holistic Look at The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline
If you support a young adult with a disability, the transition from school to adult services can feel overwhelming.In this week's episode, I break down one of my favorite tools: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline—a resource tha...
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Episode 8:“Turning 18: What Families Need to Know (201 Series)”
If you have a child with disabilities between the ages of 14–22, you’ve probably already felt the pressure that comes with turning 18. There are forms, referrals, applications, decisions… and it can all feel like a lot.In this week’s epi...
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