Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives

Episode 18 - 7 Simple Strategies for your Child's IEP

IEPs don’t have to be overwhelming—or ineffective. In this episode, advocate Charmaine Thaner shares simple, game-changing strategies to help parents turn confusing IEP plans into tools that actually work.From her easy color-coding method to spotting vague language and focusing support where it truly matters, you’ll learn how to build an IEP around your child’s strengths—not just their needs. Practical, empowering, and packed with takeaways every parent can use. Charmaine Thaner Website & Newsletter https://iep.today/Charmainehttps://iep.today/AdvocateStrategies 1. Color Coding - :55 2. Deciding "When" - 3:27 3. Making sure everyone understands "Access" - 4:46 4. Read the accomodations to a friend - 5:42 5. Optional Statement of Service Delivery/Know what your child's day will look like - 16:23 6. Ask other students to come to the meeting - 18:02 7. Have your child go to their IEP meeting - 24:17

Episode 18 - Game-changing Strategies for IEP's Trailer

A sneak peak at our next podcast episode! IEPs don’t have to be overwhelming—or ineffective. In this episode, advocate Charmaine Thaner shares simple, game-changing strategies to help parents turn confusing IEP plans into tools that actually work. Join us!

Episode 17 - Camp for All Expands! Trailer

A sneak peak into our next episode! A second camp for Camp for All is in the works. Here the exciting story behind Camp for All's expansion on our next podcast episode of Down Syndrome 21st Perspectives.

Episode 17 - Camp for All Expands!

Camp For All is growing! learn how a donated 380-acre ranchin Washington County, Texas will become the second home for Camp for All. Pat  Prior Sorrells shares a behind the sceneslook at the how community, partners and friends of the camp are coming togetherto create a second center of adventure and inclusion. Join us for this powerful and inspiring must-listen episode.

Episode 16 - Crafts, Community and Heart at Mikey's Place

In this episode, guest Mallory Zbylot shares about Mikey’s Place, a Houston-based nonprofit vocational program serving adults with disabilities after high school. She explains how the program focuses on ability over limitation, giving artisans meaningful, hands-on work creating concrete candles, clay bowls, soaps, and other handcrafted products. Founded by a mom seeking inclusive options for her son, Mikey’s Place empowers artisans to create handcrafted products while building confidence, independence, and belonging.Learn more about Mikey's Place here: https://together-mp.net/