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LPHS02E03: Christa Andrews Makes Dream Family Vacations a Reality – Special Needs Included
Disney vacations have become a childhood rite of passage, but for families with children who have special needs, it can feel out of reach. Enter Christa Andrews from Practically Perfect Vacations, a C
LPHS02E02: No One Left Behind: Mireya Turns Love into Purpose for Young Adults with Special Needs
On this episode of Let's Plant Houses, I sit down with Mireya Martinez, a single mother who has navigated lifes challenges with grace, all while raising her two childrenone of whom, Bianca, has auti
LPHS02E01: Kim, a mother navigating her son’s mysterious health journey with love and strength
In this episode of Let's Plant Houses, Kim Cascardo opens up about her son Enzo's journey through significant medical challenges since infancy. Although Enzo remains without a formal diagnosis, his sy
LPHS01E15: David with Jack is Building a Better World for Down Syndrome and Beyond
David Buckley joined us to talk about his son Jack's diagnosis of Down syndrome and the whole new world it opened up for their entire family. Not only are they creating a better life for Jack, but als
LPHS01E14: Joel and Debbie, creators of the Dani Plan, are simplifying caregiving and future planning
Joel and Debbie are the visionary creators of the Dani Plan, an innovative tool inspired by their eldest daughter, Dani, who has autism. The Dani Plan serves as a secure, centralized hub that organize
LPHS01E13: Rachelle is a visionary committed to unyielding inclusion
This week on Let's Plant Houses, I had the privilege of interviewing Rachelle Vartanian, the founder of the Living and Learning Center in Northville, Michigan. Rachelle's journey began with an autism
LPHS01E12: Janice and her son Micah, trailblazers who are changing the world for disabilities
On this episode of Let's Plant Houses, I am joined by Janice Fialka, a nationally-recognized lecturer, author, and advocate for families and people with disabilities, who tells her family's origin sto
LPHS01E11: Benji and Sarah, inspired by Ellah, are shining a light on CSS and ACC
Join me on Let's Plant Houses for a heartfelt conversation with Benji and Sarah as they reflect on their family's extraordinary journey with their daughter, Ellah. Born with Coffin-Siris Syndrome (CSS
LPHS01E10: What’s available in our local community? A resource roundup with Wendy Ernzen
We covered a lot of ground with the first nine episodes of Let's Plant Houses. On this 10th episode, I am a sharing a Top 10 List of resources mentioned in our stories in just 15 minutes. This episode
LPHS01E09: Tracie’s story about autism, innovation, and soap
Join us on Let's Plant Houses when I sit down with Tracie, a savvy and resourceful mother and entrepreneur. Tracie discusses pivotal moments including her son's diagnosis of autism to the creation of