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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 164, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the National Association For Down Syndrome’s (NADS) Partnership Advocacy Kickoff Event, a groundbreaking new program.  Plus, we discuss: a NICU Preemie story; 33 Things We Won’t Say We’re Thankful Out Loud; 25 Truths Special Needs Parents Wish Others Understood This Thanksgiving; 19 Hilarious Food Requests Autism Parents Hear on Thanksgiving; and much more!
In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, we are podcasting live from the NAD’s kickoff event for the first-ever Partnership Advocacy Council (PAC), a groundbreaking new program.  Tune in to hear from NADS executive director on the new program and their partnership with Elmhurst college; and from Steve Connors president of NADS; and a few parents and a self-advocate with Down syndrome!

* Learn more about NADS and the new PAC program on the NADS website

* Learn more about the Chicagoland D.A.D.S program – Dad’s Appreciating Down syndrome

* Learn more about Elmhurst College’s ELSA Program – Elmhurst’s Learning and Success Academy for students with developmental disabilities to go to college!

* View Photos at the NADS PAC kickoff event, all Photos By Daniel Smrokowski

In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Daniel discusses:

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“What No One Told Us While We Sat Terrified in the NICU” By Julie Leach, Source: TheMighty.com

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“33 Things We Won’t Say We’re Thankful for Out Loud” By Sarah Schuster. Source: TheMighty.com

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“25 Truths Special Needs Parents Wish Others Understood This Thanksgiving” By Melissa McGlensey, Source: TheMighty.com

* “19 Hilarious Food Requests Autism Parents Hear on Thanksgiving” By Melissa McGlensey, Source: TheMighty.com

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* We talk about what the P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge is about and how you can change the game. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!

* Join us and Let’s Change The Game – Take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame