Erin Sheldon & Karen Erickson: Why Literacy Matters for People with Significant Disabilities - Part II

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Episode 356: The State of the Podcast

Rachel and Chris reconnect to share a candid update on what’s been happening behind the scenes with Talking With Tech including changes to the production team, why episodes have been less frequent, and what listeners can expect moving forward. They also share personal and profess ...  Show more

Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community

In this episode, Rachel Madel interviews Jesse and Holly Erickson, parents of Bedford, a young child with Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. They share their journey to diagnosis, what it’s like navigating a rare condition with limited research and few clear answers, and the day-to-day re ...  Show more

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