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 11: Building your team in a Self-Directed Adult Service Model
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🎙 New Episode: Building Your Team in a Self-Directed Program
Thinking 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: building your team.
From DDS coordinators and support brokers to family, friends, and staff, we’ll explore who’s involved, how to find the right supports, and why flexibility matters every step of the way. Plus, I share tips and resources to help families avoid burnout and build a program that truly works.
💡 Tune in and learn how to create a strong, sustainable support network that brings your young adult’s vision to life.
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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!)