In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 245, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 22: JJ wants to go to camp so he practices independent living skills like dressing; Maya looks forward to not having Kenneth around for the summer; Jimmy realizes his power within the hospital; Ray is actually good at something & it’s one of Dylan’s favorite things; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!
Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: “How Did You Get Here?” Or, Why I Wish People Would Stop Questioning My Independence” By Emily Ladau on Words I Wheel By blog
* Daniel: “Our ADA25th Special,” archived podcast produced by Daniel Smrokowski on Special Chronicles (Episode SCP154)

Links Mentioned On The Show:

“Wheel Respect” Extra podcast (Episode, SCP236)

* For the month of April, Daniel Smrokowski wrote an award-winning “Special Voices” column on supporting more inclusion and  accurate inclusion in the mainstream media of those of us with disabilities.  Read his piece that reviews ABC’s Speechless: “ABC-TV showcases a new face from disabled community: Sitcom ‘Speechless’ has as its mission to include disability community in television”

* Speechless Commentary Listen Now Page
* Participate in our Speechless Commentary Podcast Challenge
* Help support us at Special Chronicles with your tax-deductible monetary donation or technological equipment donation – check out our Amazon Wish List to see what we need to make our media programs better for you!

Resources we recommend:

* It’s time to unite & change the game! Join the 5 million Special Olympics athletes around the globe and use your voice to build an inclusive & unified world.  Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and Pledge Now to #ChangeTheGame at: SpecialOlympics.org/ChangeTheGame

* Spread the Word to End the Word campaign: Take the end the r-word pledge at: r-word.org

Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music: “It Starts With A Voice” By Amy and Ben Wright,