Join me as I chat with Gary Tonks, the President and CEO at The Arc of Ohio - the state's premier organization for disability advocacy. Discover the essence of The Arc, and learn how families in Ohio can tap into their invaluable services at no cost. Dive into the myriad ways The Arc stands as a beacon of support in this episode. About Gary Tonks: Gary Tonks is the president/CEO of The Arc of Ohio in Columbus, the state’s oldest and largest grassroots organization representing individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. About the Arc of Ohio: The Arc of Ohio is the voice of people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends of people with disabilities, and those who work with them. The Arc of Ohio is a grassroots organization…

I interviewed my friend Rick Miller, owner of Special Needs Living Magazine (Akron & Canton). Special Needs Living Magazine exists to celebrate the amazing special needs families in Stark and Summit counties, in Northeast Ohio. It’s beautifully done, absolutely free, and loved by so many people. This is the story behind this amazing magazine. About Rick Miller: Rick is a husband, and father of three amazing kids, as well as the owner of Special Needs Living Akron & Canton. Free Digital Subscription Special Needs Living Magazine About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over…

In this episode, we explore the critical role of health insurance for special needs families in Ohio, focusing on CareSource, a leading Medicaid provider. Our guest, Montoya Rogers, wears two hats: she's both a CareSource representative and an autism mom. Tune in to hear an insider's perspective on how CareSource is equipped to meet the healthcare needs of special needs families. About Montoya Rogers: Montoya L. Rogers is a Community Marketing Representative for CareSource of Ohio. Montoya is a licensed Health & Life insurance agent. She has successfully sustained a 10+ year career in the health insurance industry. As an avid leader, Montoya has a passion for serving the community and helping others. She is a trailblazer and a dynamic advocate for the nonprofit industry. Montoya was born in Columbus,…

In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Bryan, a Special Needs Financial Planner based in Northeast Ohio. Kathryn dives into the essential topic of planning for the future when you have a child with a disability. From utilizing government benefits to specialized trust funds, Kathryn provides invaluable insights to help secure a strong financial future for your family, regardless of your situation. If the idea of financial planning is overwhelming or you think it’s impossible, this episode is for you. About Kathryn Bryan: Kathryn Bryan, Ph.D., originally from Medina, Ohio, is a behavioral neuroscience graduate with a diverse career trajectory. After completing her B.S. in psychology at Baldwin Wallace University and later her M.A. and Ph.D. from Kent State University, she worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at various esteemed…

Nicole White from Instagram's Raising Raymie returns to share her insights on helping autistic kids make transitions and adjust to new routines. Using real-life examples from preparing her son for the new school year, Nicole offers practical tips and strategies for parents. Tune in to arm yourself with the tools you need to make your child's transitions smoother. About Nikki White: Nikki is a wife and mother of 3. She created the Raising Raymie pages to help further autism acceptance in honor of her 5 year old son Raymie, who was diagnosed with severe non-speaking autism and all those just like him. She was recently published in The Gratitude Journal created by Amanda Owen, for Mom's of children with disabilities trying to find joy in the tough days. Facebook Instagram…