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.
Life Without a Filter: A Parent’s Guide to Disability Transition, Self-Directed Adult Services & Life After Special Education
Episode #4 – October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
This year marks the 80th anniversary of NDEAM, with the theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.”
💡 Listen to this week's episode to learn more about:
✔️ What NDEAM is all about
✔️ Why employment matters for young adults with disabilities
✔️ How we’re building job readiness into L’s plan
✔️ Local organizations making a difference
👉 https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
Let’s celebrate the value and talent of ALL people this month—and every month. 💙
#NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #InclusionMatters #LifeWithoutaFilter
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As a Disclaimer, I am NOT a lawyer, a medical doctor, or a licensed psychologist. I am writing this blog as a mom sharing her journey and opinions. My views are my own and should not be construed as any direct medical or legal advice. (I hate having to write a disclaimer, but this is the world we live in!)