Podcasts by Forget Dis!
Further podcasts by Emily Rawlings
Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur
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Different Brains betters our society from 2019-05-24T21:17:14
Dr. Hackie Reitman: doctor, boxer, neurodiversity advocate, and founder of Different Brains - talks with us about his program and how important it is for society to learn to embrace those with diff...
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What is love? It is that which shapes our actions! from 2019-05-10T20:23:55
Lillieth Grand - a music therapist, business owner, educator, and mother from Oregon - shares her experiences and how they have shaped the way she treats others and how she finds strength in herself.
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All about Autism from 2019-04-26T20:47:56
Hosts Kayla and Emily talk about their experience and insights from the 2018 US Autism Conference. April is Autism Awareness Month -- learn about different ways to connect with those on the spectrum.
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A Veteran's Continuing Battle from 2019-01-25T20:34:09
Our interview with Navy veteran Jenna Weathers gives us a comprehensive insight into life with Ehlers Danos Syndrome, PTSD, working while disabled, and navigating the VA system.
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Demystifying Dyslexia from 2018-12-28T23:42:32
Dean Bragonier, founder of NoticeAbility Inc., tells of his own journey with dyslexia, how a dyslexic mind works and what advantages dyslexics posses, and how he is helping other dyslexics learn wi...
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Music Made for Me: How Chloe Adapts an Instrument from 2018-11-24T01:33:40
Chloe Short was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita which limits her movements. However Chloe did not let her condition stop her from playing music and joining the high school band. Chloe ...
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Alternative Baseball from 2018-11-02T18:39:49
Let's (all) play ball! Taylor Duncan, a young man with Autism, founded and operates the rapidly growing non-profit Alternative Baseball Organization. ABO provides teens and adults with Autism and s...
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Let's get wheel - increase accessibility already! from 2018-10-12T18:54:09
Have you ever wondered what it's like to use a wheelchair in a city like New York? For that matter - getting where you want to go in a wheelchair at all? Marissa Meleske, a life coach, author, and ...
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All about Angela's House: The Blind Leading the Blind from 2018-09-23T01:31:23
Jean Peyton has been involved with helping those with vision impairments in Las Vegas for many years. She is the president of Blind Connect, which has a great program called Angela's House that she...
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Takeaways on Taking Away the"Dis" from 2018-06-30T03:30:43
Emily and Kayla review what they've learned from all of their guests summarizing key points that were emphasized in every interview and the impact that this podcast has had on them as hosts, therap...
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Sign Me Up from 2018-06-16T03:20:28
Can I still communicate with a deaf person even if I don’t know sign language? Can all deaf people read lips? What is Deaf culture? What is a cochlear implant and what effects, positive and negativ...
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Introducing the Garden Foundation from 2018-06-01T19:05:06
“Bloom where you’re planted” dawns one of the walls of the newly opened non-profit facility “The Garden Foundation” in Las Vegas. The Garden Foundation may very well be the first of it's kind in L...
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Erika Explains Bipolar Pt. 2 from 2018-05-22T23:37:33
Left with feeling that there was much more to say with not enough time to say it, Erika continues her talk on how to support someone with Bipolar disorder, the most annoying things to say to someon...
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Erika Explains Bipolar Pt. 1 from 2018-04-28T19:07:39
You may have called the weather 'bipolar' or used it as a blanket term to describe someone with mood swings, but what is it actually? Las Vegas local, balloon artist, and musician Erika Leigh has b...
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John's Crazy Socks from 2018-04-11T21:05:04
He’s only 21 years old, owns his own booming business, and has Down syndrome. His name is John Cronin and he and his Dad are on a misson: spread happiness through socks. His message for everyone: “...
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Music Fosters Social Connection from 2018-03-17T17:59:43
How can music therapy help establish and encourage learning social skills in children in with Autism? Emily and Kayla explain this facet of music therapy and hear about how Colin, a young boy with ...
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I'm a Person...So Treat Me Like One from 2018-02-24T02:28:07
Madison is 14 years old, likes coffee, and wears a smile often. She also has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair. She is often met with awkward staring, invasions of personal space, and misguided ...
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Juggling Many"Coats" from 2018-02-10T05:07:47
Jona Jeffcoat, similar to hosts Emily and Kayla, is a Music Therapist and accomplished business owner. Jona also faces major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, an invisible chronic ...
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A Snapshot of Special Education from 2018-01-27T01:04:17
Last episode we heard from Elizabeth, a music therapist with autism, on how to better interact with those on the spectrum. This episode we hear from a parent with a child with autism and how he is ...
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Connecting with Autism from 2018-01-13T05:39:58
Elizabeth is autistic. To her, it’s who she is. If you have ever wondered how to better connect with someone who is on the spectrum and try to understand their perspective, listen to Elizabeth’s st...
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Pain, the Piano, and Perseverance from 2017-12-23T19:12:52
Meet 19 year old Jacob Smith, a young composer who lives with a debilitating chronic pain condition: Trigeminal Neuralgia. His story of resiliency and strength remind us that from even the most dif...
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How Kevin Learns Through Music Therapy from 2017-12-08T22:20:11
Join Emily and Kayla, two music therapists, and Kevin, a young man with septo-optic dysplasia, demonstrate how music is an excellent tool to help with learning a variety of concepts, from mathemati...
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How to Talk to Blind Dudes from 2017-11-25T01:19:40
Jon Rawlings and Brett Silver of Las Vegas, two friends who are visually impaired share some of their stories, perspectives, and advice all while putting a huge smile on our faces. Learn how to, an...
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Co-Host Kick Off! from 2017-11-03T21:47:57
Introducing "Forget Dis!" and the two co-hosts Emily Rawlings and Kayla Connick who are two music therapists in Las Vegas hoping to change perceptions of people who are differently abled by focusin...
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