Seeing Ability Podcast

Seeing Ability Podcast

Jim Litttlefield-Dalmares hosts a conversation for people with disabilities and those who support them. We'll be talking with individuals with disabilities, parents, therapists, medical professionals, educators, nonprofits and others to provide insights, advice, and build community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

June 20, 2025 40 mins
Dr. Henry Hood and Dr. Matt Holder have been working with children with special needs for decades. When they saw the lack of coordination of care, they knew there must be a better way. You won’t want to miss this episode about some pioneering efforts to change the way people with disabilities experience healthcare.

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Dr. Julie Bindeman is a Doctor of Psychology who works with parents on a variety of issues related to pregnancy and raising children. In this episode she shares from a professional and personal lens.

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May 16, 2025 38 mins
Sometimes what seems like challenges from a disability can actually be strengths. You won’t want to miss my conversation with the founders of Oddity Improv, a nonprofit that brings laughter via performers of all abilities.

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May 2, 2025 41 mins
My guest is a mother of preemie twins who is also a clinical psychologist and author who trains healthcare providers on caring for mothers before, during, and after pregnancy and birth.

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April 18, 2025 39 mins
You will love hearing Abby and Tara talk about the importance of the communication, the bond, and the sense of team that need to exist between parent and therapist to best serve your child’s needs.

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April 4, 2025 26 mins
You won’t want to miss my conversation with Jeff Peterson. This innovative film-maker and disability advocate is leveraging the impact of this first short film to bring another film that raises awareness may change minds.

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March 21, 2025 37 mins
Meet an organization that has been helping families of kids with special needs for years in the Nashville area. You will enjoy insights from their staff, leaders, and families.

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March 7, 2025 31 mins
So much of the journey for parents is about our child and how to support them. But very little conversation is had around how the journey impacts parents in terms of mental health. Dr. Emma Basch joins me to share the conversations she’s having with her patients about the mental health side of this journey.

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February 21, 2025 40 mins
Backlight Productions. Join me and a group from this ground-breaking Theater Company for a discussion about building your village, changing public perceptions, and not setting limits on people with differing abilities. You won’t want to miss my chat with the team from Backlight Productions.

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February 7, 2025 31 mins
Lindsey Mullis advocates for those who are differently abled at her day job, so she knew the challenges involved when they adopted their daughter. Join me as I talk about the road of a special needs parent with this articulate advocate, whose daughter has reminded her to never set limits on what is possible for your children.

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January 17, 2025 44 mins
When you have a child diagnosed with autism one of the keys is to connect with other families and resources. You won’t want to miss this group podcast where folks from FEAT- Families for Effective Autism Treatment – share their stories of building community.

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January 3, 2025 31 mins
When Travis Freeman lost his sight as a boy he could have lost hope, or faith. Instead, he kept both, and the story of his return to the grid iron was turned into a major motion picture entitled “23 Blast” You won’t want to miss my conversation with a man who sees more ability than most.

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December 20, 2024 41 mins
In this episode we are joined by staff, parents, and siblings who share how this organization helps support kids and families so they can bring out the potential in every child. You won’t want to miss learning about this great nonprofit.

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December 6, 2024 37 mins
When Ainsley wrote her college entrance essay it was entitled “You Can’t they said.” Her answer- “watch me!” This young lady has always marched to the beat of her OWN drum. You won’t want to miss my conversation with this powerhouse teenager and her mom.

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November 15, 2024 40 mins
Every parent wants their child to shine and find their passion. Meet the passionate group from the Allegro Dance Project as they share how this nonprofit has become a key part of their village.

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November 1, 2024 35 mins
Meet two filmmakers doing a documentary about the intersection of faith and the path of a family who has a child with a disability.

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October 18, 2024 40 mins
Few experiences in a young person’s life build confidence and independence like going to camp. The Center for Courageous Kids, located in Kentucky, has served over 35,000 medically fragile campers from 45 states and 13 countries for the last 15 years. Tune in and meet on of their passionate staffers and a pretty amazing camper family.

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October 4, 2024 29 mins
Join me as I reconnect from one of the kids from my youth Fashion Show days at the Kids Center. Now 21, Mychaela Josiah does not let her cerebral palsy put limits on her life as a young adult.

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September 20, 2024 32 mins
This month we meet a mom, volunteer, and disability advocate from the Autism Society of the Bluegrass.

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September 6, 2024 37 mins
Tune in for a mother’s story about the journey of raising her son, and about the kindness a total stranger showed to their family.

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