Episode 15: AAC Communication with Caitlyn Sloan of Tobii Dynavox

Episode 15: AAC Communication with Caitlyn Sloan of Tobii Dynavox

Welcome to the POSABILITY Podcast! POSABILITY is a nonprofit creating positive opportunities for families in the disability community. This month, Wayne Cordova sits down with Caitlyn Sloan from Tobii Dynavox for an important conversation about AAC, assistive communication technology, speech support, and helping individuals with disabilities find their voice and communicate with confidence. Whether your family is already using AAC, just beginning to explore communication supports, or simply wants to learn more about assistive technology, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical information for families, caregivers, educators, and self advocates. 🗣️ Communication is more than words — it’s connection, independence, relationships, and being heard. Join the Community: If you found this episode helpful, share it with another family, subscribe, and leave a review to help more families discover these valuable resources. We look forward to seeing you at future events and building a strong support network for families navigating disability together!To learn more about POSABILITY and what we do, visit www.posability.life [http://www.posability.life] If you would like to support the Posability Podcast financially or to donation of any amount at www.donorbox.org/posabilitypodcast [http://www.donorbox.org/posabilitypodcast]

Episode 14: Rethinking Safety with Amanda Anderson, Founder and CEO of Sharewear

Welcome to the POSABILITY Podcast! POSABILITY is a nonprofit creating positive opportunities for families in the disability community. Welcome to the Posability Podcast — a podcast created for families affected by disability, where we share real conversations, helpful resources, and stories that support you as parents, caregivers, self-advocates, and community leaders. My name is Wayne Cordova, co-founder and CEO of Posability, and I’m really glad you’re here with us today. Today’s episode is one that I know is going to resonate with so many of you… because we’re talking about something that never really leaves our minds as caregivers — safety. If you’re raising a child with a disability, especially a child who may be nonverbal, have medical needs, or is prone to wandering… you know exactly what I’m talking about. There are moments where you’re constantly thinking: What if something happens? What if they can’t communicate? What if they get separated from me? These aren’t hypothetical questions — they’re real concerns that families face every single day. That’s why I’m really excited about today’s conversation, because I’m joined by Amanda Anderson, Founder and CEO of Sharewear. Amanda’s story starts in a very real and personal place — her own family — when a simple question was asked: “Isn’t there something better than this?” Something better than a basic medical ID bracelet… Something that could actually communicate meaningful information in an emergency… Something that could give a person a voice when they couldn’t speak for themselves. Out of that question, Sharewear was born — a modern, easy-to-use safety wearable designed to provide critical information in real time, without apps, without charging, and without complicated technology. And what I love about this conversation is that it’s not just about a product — it’s about peace of mind, preparedness, and giving families practical tools to help protect the people they love most. So whether this is something you’ve already been thinking about… or something you’ve never considered before… I think this conversation is going to open your eyes and give you something really practical to take away. Join the Community: If you found this episode helpful, share it with another family, subscribe, and leave a review to help more families discover these valuable resources. We look forward to seeing you at future events and building a strong support network for families navigating disability together!To learn more about POSABILITY and what we do, visit www.posability.life [http://www.posability.life] If you would like to support the Posability Podcast financially or to donation of any amount at www.donorbox.org/posabilitypodcast [http://www.donorbox.org/posabilitypodcast]

Episode 13: Posability Expo Audio Tour

Welcome to the POSABILITY Podcast! POSABILITY is a nonprofit creating positive opportunities for families in the disability community. Navigating Disability Resources at the 2026 Posability Expo: An Audio Tour Join us as we take you through the highlights of the 2026 Posability Expo, a community-driven event dedicated to supporting families affected by disability. This episode offers a virtual walkthrough of vendor booths, resource highlights, and the heart of a supportive community, perfect for parents, caregivers, and advocates alike. In this episode: An overview of the purpose and importance of the Posability Expo Insights from diverse organizations supporting children and adults with disabilities Resources for mental health, housing, employment, assistive technology, and more How families can take the next step in accessing support Invitation to join future in-person expos and community events Resources & Links: Posability [https://www.posability.life/] Tobii Dynavox [https://www.tobiidynavox.com/] Fostering Hope Florida [https://fosteringhopeflorida.org/] Hope Ranch Learning Academy [https://hoperanch.org/] Sensibility Play Cafe [https://instagram.com/sensibilityplaycafe] Angels of Care [https://angelsofcare.com/] FAAST - Assistive Technology [https://hopegetsjobs.org/] Citrus, Hernando & Pasco Counties Support [https://lvib.org/] Fostering Hope Florida Kids Closet [https://fosteringhopeflorida.org/] YouThrive Florida [https://youthriveflorida.org/] Connect with organizations and speakers: Hernando County Schools: email [Campbell_J1@hcsb.k12.fl.us] or district contact Tobii Dynavox: Email [caitlin.sloan@tobiidynavox.com], Website [https://www.tobiidynavox.com/] Team Dad: Website [https://www.allbabydeservesahealthystart.org/] Fostering Hope Florida: Website [https://fosteringhopeflorida.org/] Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired: lvib.org [https://lvib.org/] Join the Community: If you found this episode helpful, share it with another family, subscribe, and leave a review to help more families discover these valuable resources. We look forward to seeing you at future events and building a strong support network for families navigating disability together!To learn more about POSABILITY and what we do, visit www.posability.life [http://www.posability.life] If you would like to support the Posability Podcast financially or to donation of any amount at www.donorbox.org/posabilitypodcast [http://www.donorbox.org/posabilitypodcast]

Episode 12: Nicole Grabner - Parent Advocacy

Welcome to the POSABILITY Podcast! POSABILITY is a nonprofit creating positive opportunities for families in the disability community. Today’s guest is Nicole Grabner — United States Air Force veteran, parent advocate, coalition builder, and founder of One Voice Brevard. Nicole has become a strong voice in legislative advocacy, bringing nonprofits, self advocates, and families together to speak with one united voice for the disability community. She’s also a fellow graduate of the Partners in Policymaking program — Class of 2024 — alongside Wayne, and today we’re diving into her journey, her advocacy work, and the current disability legislative landscape here in Florida.

Episode 11: Intro to ABLE Accounts

Welcome to the POSABILITY Podcast! POSABILITY is a nonprofit creating positive opportunities for families in the disability community. Today’s episode is an important one. Over a decade ago, a small group of parents gathered around a kitchen table asking a question that far too many families know all too well: How do we save for our children with disabilities the same way we save for our children without disabilities — without putting their benefits at risk? For years, families were stuck. If a person with a disability had more than $2,000 in assets, they could lose access to essential supports like SSI and Medicaid. There was no real incentive — or safe pathway — to save for education, housing, transportation, or even basic quality-of-life expenses. But today, we have a better way forward. This year marks 10 years since the passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience — or ABLE — Act, a bipartisan, transformational law that created ABLE accounts: a way for individuals with disabilities to save and invest for their future without losing critical benefits. And joining us today is someone who has been deeply involved in making that vision a reality here in Florida. Our guest is John Finch, Director of ABLE United, Florida’s disability savings program. John has spent years advocating for individuals with disabilities — from his time at The Arc of Florida to his leadership with the Florida Prepaid College Board — and today he helps oversee a program that has already empowered over 12,000 Floridians, with the potential to impact hundreds of thousands more. John is also a husband, a father of three boys, a man of faith, and someone who believes deeply that financial dignity is part of independence. Today, we’re going to break this down in a way that’s clear, honest, and family-friendly — what ABLE accounts are, who they’re for, how they work, and why this matters so much for the disability community. So grab a cup of coffee, take a breath, and let’s dive in. To learn more about POSABILITY and what we do, visit www.posability.life [http://www.posability.life] If you would like to support the Posability Podcast financially or to donation of any amount at www.donorbox.org/posabilitypodcast [http://www.donorbox.org/posabilitypodcast]