opening conversations
Voices is a series that explores tough conversations that affect our society. From racial tension to disabilities and mental health, Voices aims to bridge the gap between the voiced and those who feel voiceless.
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Season 3 Episodes
- Season Three, Episode One -
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
In this six-part series, 'Inclusion Network -Voices' Season Three, Episode 1, explores a number of challenging questions: What's the best way to communicate with your child about their special needs? As a parent, how do you advocate for your child and teach them to 'self-advocate?' What are some ways of integrating your child with special needs into the communities they live in? Your feedback and questions are welcome.
- Season Three, Episode Two -
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
In Episode 2 of Inclusion Network- Voices the parents continue the conversation about how to best advocate for their children with special needs in the both the community and school.
- Season Three, Episode Three -
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Episode 3 of Inclusion Network-Voices continues the heartfelt conversation with three parents of children with special needs. Today the parents address a number of questions including: What are some of the best local resources for children with special needs and for children in general... What additional resources might school and communities offer that would be helpful for children with special needs and also make our community more accessible?
- Season Three, Episode Four -
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
In this 4th Episode of Inclusion Network-Voices three parents of children with special needs share the specific advantages of early childhood intervention such as the recourses offered through the ZERO TO THREE program available Nationally. A huge shoutout to the early childhood care providers in Minnesota as well to the compassionate county and city providers here in Alexandria MN.
- Season Three, Episode Five -
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
In this final episode of "Raising a Child with Special Needs," parents share humorous antidotes in the everyday life of their family and friends. Additionally, these courageous, resourceful and loving parents share honestly, both the unique challenges that their children must face daily as well as the multitude of ways they have had to advocate for their children with special needs.
- Season Three, Episode Six -
Raising a Child from a Different County in Alexandria, MN
Parents of children adopted from China and South Korea explain why they chose international adoption and what concerns they had about doing so. In addition, our guests share their personal experiences with family as well as raising their children in Alexandria MN.
Past Episodes
Past episodes of Voices can be viewed on YouTube.