THINK+change Podcasts

THINK+change Podcasts

THINK+change offers TALKS, TRAININGS, and TOOLS designed to support training and education about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) for them, their families, and the professionals in their lives. THINK+change TALKS are provocative, in-person or video shorts on topics of interest to, or emerging issues for, people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them. THINK+change TRAININGS are in-person or online targeted educational opportunities on issues that directly impact people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them. THINK+change TOOLS are tangible educational products. For more information, check us out at www.thinkchange.training

Episodes

TALKS 20: Without Me, You Will be Okay

July 27, 2026 • 17 mins
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TRAININGS 99: Behavior Challenges in School

June 29, 2026 • 33 mins
Students with disabilities, parents, and teachers often must navigate barriers to learning so that the student can succeed. The additional challenge of inappropriate behavior in school creates an additional barrier, not just to the student’s learning, but the entire classroom as well. With limited resources, this can be one of the biggest challenges our schools face.   Kim Kelleher, Speech Language Pathologist, brings he...
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TALKS 19: Life Beyond High School

May 25, 2026 • 18 mins
Beck Williers is a 23-year-old young man with an exciting life ahead of him. His transition into adulthood did not happen overnight but came through a journey of self-advocacy and community-building. Resilient from the day he was born, Beck and his family show what it takes to create a life full of endless possibilities and finding success through joy.
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TRAININGS 98: Sustaining Ourselves through Hard Times

April 27, 2026 • 17 mins
Our community is full of people with disabilities, caregivers, advocates, and more that give their all to fighting for a better world and quality of life. Developing resiliency and regulating our nervous systems are key skills to sustaining ourselves through obstacles and disappointment.   Xana Itzel Peña Velázquez, trauma-sensitive yoga teacher and certified Reiki Master, joins THINK+change this month to break down the import...
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TRAININGS 97: What is Neurodiversity?

March 12, 2026 • 25 mins
The term “neurodiversity” (or “neurodivergent”) pops up everywhere these days! And, within the disability world, we interact with so many labels to describe people, oftentimes medical terminology and diagnoses. But, what happens when a label comes from lived experience and community opinion, rather than the medical system?
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TRAININGS 96: Safety in Community Living Options

February 18, 2026 • 37 mins
People with disabilities deserve to live in the most integrated setting in the community possible. And, they deserve to be protected and safe while doing so. From host homes to independent living options, safety and regulations look different but still have significant challenges to protecting this vulnerable population. Jack Johnson, Public Policy Liaison at Disability Law Colorado is on the front lines of fighting for legislation...
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TALKS 18: Policy and Power, A Disability Community Story

December 29, 2025 • 26 mins
This is the inspiring and emotional story of what can happen when a disability community comes together to use their voice for change. Through following the Colorado state legislation, HB25-1017 (Community Integration Plan for Individuals with Disabilities), this documentary features the voices of local changemakers with disabilities and allies in leadership. With lived experiences at the front-and-center, this community will motiv...
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TRAININGS 95: School Safety for Special Education

December 19, 2025 • 20 mins
Students in Special Education deserve to be considered and planned for in school safety operations. In this conversation, THINK+change learns about how schools can and do adapt their planning to make sure that all their students will be accounted for in an emergency.   Join us in learning from Brad Stiles, M.A., Emergency Response Outreach Consultant at Colorado Office of School Safety (OSS). He offers his take on where we are...
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TRAININGS 94: Children at the Start of their IDD Journey

October 27, 2025 • 22 mins
There is a lot to consider when a child receives a new diagnosis for an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD). For caregivers, families, and even providers, the conversations and planning can be overwhelming!   If you have received a new diagnosis, or maybe you are interested in beginning the process, use this podcast episode featuring Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lauren Mowrey, to understand the diagnosis process, n...
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TALKS 17: When Justice Ignores Disabilities

September 15, 2025 • 20 mins
When someone becomes a victim of a crime, a long and often overwhelming process towards justice begins. It can be extremely difficult and taxing for anyone but when people with disabilities, especially those with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), enter this process, barriers and systemic failures might mean that they never get to see the justice they deserve. This documentary exposes these failures through the lens of ...
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TRAININGS 93: FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)

August 21, 2025 • 26 mins
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an often-overlooked diagnosis for many people, but it’s important to spread awareness to help those who need it get the correct supports. Hear from Marilyn Fausset, who is the Chair of the FASD Awareness Work Group at Illuminate Colorado, as she discusses her family’s journey to the diagnosis and all that she’s learned since!
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TRAININGS 92: Alternatives to ABA

July 28, 2025 • 24 mins
When it comes to supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, particularly with autism, it’s important to work hard to find the right path. A common therapy that many families and individuals utilize, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) can be a very helpful tool in ensuring safety and success in community spaces.   However, is it the best choice (or only choice) to help someone with IDD use their voice an...
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TALKS 16: Raising the Bar for Disability Medical Care

June 19, 2025 • 17 mins
What does it really take for a medical facility to be truly accessible? Not just in design, but in attitude, system, and practice. Through the lived experiences of patients like Chris Layne, who saw her access to care shift dramatically after becoming a wheelchair user, and Dawn Russell, with a lifetime of experience with a developmental disability, who finally experienced equitable care at Tepeyac Community Health Center, we see t...
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TRAINING 91: Service Animals

May 12, 2025 • 28 mins
Service animals improve the quality of life for people with disabilities every day! And, as rights and protections have expanded over the years, they have become more common in public. Yet, there is a lot of misinformation and questions around service animals. Barbara Henry, Executive Director and Lead Trainer of Domino Service Dogs, knows that education is the first step to creating a better society for service animals and th...
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TRAININGS 89: Cómo Ser Un Defensor De Su Hijo

April 11, 2025 • 7 mins
Leidy Medrano es una defensora apasionada de su hijo, hace poco diagnosticado de trastorno del espectro autista. En este episodio del pódcast, Leidy comparte su viaje de convertirse en la voz de su hijo y descubrir su propia defensa.   Los padres y las familias son a veces los defensores más fuertes en la vida de un niño. Desde sus ideas sobre cómo ser persistente y eficaz en el mundo de la discapacidad hasta cómo utiliza la c...
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TRAININGS 90: Self-Advocacy

April 11, 2025 • 23 mins
Self-advocacy is about knowing yourself and standing up for yourself! Not many people can speak to the importance of self-advocacy more than people with disabilities.   This episode of the THINK+change 2025 podcasts features Romi Shannon, a person with a disability who grew into being her most powerful advocate. Hear directly from Romi about how she took control of her life and stood up for herself in some very difficult situa...
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TALKS 15: Disability Programs that Transform Lives

January 6, 2025 • 23 mins
Don’t be ashamed to ask for help! Many people with disabilities, caregivers, and families rely on disability programs due to the added challenges in their lives that others do not face. These programs can include financial assistance, daily living supports, healthcare, and much more.   These programs go beyond being a safety net; they are often a lifeline! Without this support, many people could not live healthy, indepen...
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TRAINING 88: Parenting with an Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD)

December 2, 2024 • 18 mins
Listen in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, advocacy, and the power of love in parenting. Kevin’s story reminds us that, with the right supports, and when you put your mind to something, you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible.
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TRAINING 87: Accomplishments in Employment

November 4, 2024 • 26 mins
Julian Wang, a dedicated self-advocate, has achieved significant milestones in his career and emphasizes that employers should view people with disabilities for their talents and contributions—not just the accommodations they may require.   In this month’s THINK+change podcast, we spoke with Julian to hear about his personal experiences in the workforce as a person with a disability. He shares powerful insights and...
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TRAINING 86: How Policy-Shaping Happens

October 7, 2024 • 31 mins
Hillary Jorgensen, Co-Executive Director of Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, joins THINK+change this month for a fascinating conversation about disability policy advocacy. As a person with a disability, she has had an eye for social justice earlier than most. Hear directly from Hillary about her work in the disability policy space, how those efforts affect the everyday lives of the disability community, and how you can join in ...
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