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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 144, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Laura Hertzog, (From Minnesota, goes to school in Wisconsin) a writer on The Mighty and whose brother was diagnosed with Down syndrome.  Tune in to hear Laura discuss: Challenges her brother has; Why she wrote “The Short Bus Stops At My House”; Why Kids Make Fun of Short Bus?; Laura’s inspiration; Special Education and Standardized Tests- David and Daniel have similar stories; Beautiful part of her brother’s innocence; Her Brother’s Gifts/Abilities; Why Laura’s Mother Upholds Human Dignity and PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center; Laura’s Thoughts on ADA; “And the Short Bus Stopping At My House Was The Greatest Blessing” and her Final Thoughts.
Featured links discussed on this episode:

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“The Short Bus Stops At My House” By Laura Hertzog, Source: TheMighty.com, Posted: April 2014

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“The Short Bus Stops At My House” By Laura Hertzog, Source: Facebook.com/EndTheWord, Posted March 2014

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Laura Hertzog’s WordPress Blog

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PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center

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Music Credits:

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

* Original Final Song: “Don’t Miss The Bus” By Tom Chapin, Used with permission.

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