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Supporting Inclusive Practices

Supporting Inclusive Practices

Inclusion Podcast

SIP and Sam Inclusion Coffee Talk Podcast

SIP and Sam Inclusion Coffee Talk Podcast

SIP & Same Inclusion Coffee Talk

SIP & Sam Inclusion Coffee Talk lifts the voices of the disability community to challenge the current system and inspire change makers that are empowered to take action in creating inclusive communities rooted in belonging. If you are committed to being an inclusion ally this podcast is for you!


Podcast Episodes:

Podcast Episodes:

Episode Four - Advocacy in Action: A Conversation with Teresa and Mark Burnett

Episode Four - Advocacy in Action: A Conversation with Teresa and Mark Burnett

In this episode:

In this episode, the daughter-father duo, Teresa and Mark Burnett, share their journey as inclusive education advocates. Teresa, a disabled young adult with a disability, discusses how self-advocacy paved the way for her to realize her dream of becoming a DJ. Additionally, Mark reveals the trials and successes he faced in championing inclusive education-related equitable opportunities for Teresa.
 

Episode Three - History and Social Impacts of the R-word - A Collaborative Conversation with Amanda Lukoff

Episode Three - History and Social Impacts of the R-word - A Collaborative Conversation with Amanda Lukoff

In this episode:

In this episode we speak to filmmaker, agitator, and social justice activist Amanda Lukoff. Amanda speaks from the sibling perspective of having a sister with a disability. Amanda shares how this experience empowered her to disrupt the use of the “The R- Word” by creating a feature film that unravels the history and lasting effects of this word.

Episode Two - Ableism and More .... A Collaborative Conversation with Emily Ladau

Episode Two - Ableism and More .... A Collaborative Conversation with Emily Ladau

In this episode:

In this episode, we hear from disability and social justice activist, Emily Ladau. Emily engages listeners in a stimulating conversation featuring meaningful examples of her lived experiences as a person with a disability, how it is perceived in society today, and how we can shift that perspective as change makers and allies for the disability community.

View the Podcast Transcript HERE.


Episode One - A Deeper Dive into the Power of Language

Episode One - A Deeper Dive into the Power of Language

In this episode:

In this episode, we dig deep into the power of language. We talk about how it often feeds ableism and provide suggestions on how to reframe the way we speak about disability in order to interrupt the abelist narrative.

View the Podcast Transcript HERE.


About Our Hosts:

About Our Hosts:

 

Sam’s Bio:

Sam is a nationally recognized educator and changemaker, Founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives. Sam applies his personal and professional background to lead Changing Perspectives’ mission to strengthen school communities through social-emotional learning, disability awareness, empathy development, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about Sam.
Portrait of Sam Drazin
 
Portrait of Janelle Mercado

Janelle’s Bio:

Janelle serves as the Project Coordinator for the Supporting Inclusive Practices Project.  She inspires others to design opportunities for all students to thrive. Janelle’s extensive professional experience in system change has positively impacted the educational arena throughout the state of California. Click here to learn more about Janelle.

Testimonials:

Testimonials:

“As an Inclusion Specialist for my district, I am always on the hunt for amazing quick resources that I can share with teachers to help impact their practice towards inclusion. The SIP and Sam Inclusion Coffee Talk Podcast fit the bill and I love the positive feedback teachers have given!”

 
Stephanie Coleman
K-12 Inclusion Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Folsom Cordova Unified School District