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Dad to Dad Podcast

Dad to Dad Podcast

By: David Hirsch
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 Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.Copyright David Hirsch
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  • SFN Dad To Dad 377 - Jim Littlefield-Dalmares of Louisville, KY Father Of A Child with CP, Author, Podcast Host & Founder of Seeing Ability

    SFN Dad To Dad 377 - Jim Littlefield-Dalmares of Louisville, KY Father Of A Child with CP, Author, Podcast Host & Founder of Seeing Ability
    May 9 2025
    Our guest this week is Jim Littlefield-Dalmares of Louisville, KY who is Director of Market Development at BNI Middle Tennessee, author, podcast host, founder of Seeing Ability and perhaps most importantly, father of two including a child with Cerebral Palsy.

    Jim and his wife, LeAnn, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of two: Peter (23) and Sophia (25) who was born very prematurely, diagnosed early on with Spina Bifida and who has Cerberal Palsy.

    Professionally, Jim is the Director of Market Development at BNI of Middle Tennessee. He is also author of the book: Seeing Ability: Finding Your Path In Parenting A Child With Special Needs and host of the Seeing Ability Podcast. More recently, Jim has also created the Seeing Ability Foundation.

    We’ll hear Jim’s life story and all about the Seeing Ability book, podcast and foudnation all on this episode of the SFN.Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – (502) 528-0894
    Email – jimld858@aol.com
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimld/
    Website – https://seeingability.com/
    Book – Seeing Ability: Finding Your Path In Parenting A Child With Special Needs - https://tinyurl.com/2fpfw4vp
    Podcast - https://seeingability.com/podcast/

    Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    Special Fathers Network -
    SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

    SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

    Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos

    Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

    Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/
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    53 mins
  • SFN Dad To Dad 376 - Patrick Schwarz of Highland Park, IL CEO of Creative Culture Consulting, Author & Advocate For Inclusive Education

    SFN Dad To Dad 376 - Patrick Schwarz of Highland Park, IL CEO of Creative Culture Consulting, Author & Advocate For Inclusive Education
    May 2 2025
    Our guest this week is Dr. Patrick Schwarz, of Highland Park, IL who is CEO of Creative Culture Consulting, a public speaker, author of numerous books and an outspoken advocate for inclusive education for people of all abilities.Dr. Schwarz earned his BS, MS and PhD in special education from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Schwarz is a dynamic professor, author, and motivational speaker renowned for his leadership in inclusive education, special education, and educational leadership.Dr. Schwarz has dedicated his career to transforming educational practices to better serve students with diverse support needs. His seminal work, From Disability to Possibility, advocates for inclusive classrooms that recognize and nurture the potential of every learner.Collaborating with Dr. Paula Kluth, he co-authored influential titles such as You're Welcome, Just Give Him the Whale!, and Pedro's Whale.Through global presentations and consultations, Dr. Schwarz continues to inspire educators to create environments where all students can thrive. And you can hear his story on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (708) 912-9994Email – PSchwarz@nl.eduLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-schwarz-55770717/Website - https://www.patrickschwarz.com/Books – From Disability to Possibility, (2006) https://tinyurl.com/mtxhphuu You're Welcome: 30 Innovative Ideas for the Inclusive Classroom (2007) https://tinyurl.com/3hbevvjmJust Give Him The Whale: 20 Ways To Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise and Strengths to Support Students With Autism. (2008) https://tinyurl.com/mrw3sjj9Pedro’s Whale (2010) https://tinyurl.com/49sfd8f4From Possibility to Success (2013) https://tinyurl.com/yeya7hsnHoward Gardner Multiple Intelligences - https://www.simplypsychology.org/multiple-intelligences.htmlRegister for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Special Fathers Network -SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • SFN Dad To Dad 375 - Jamiel Owens of Hatfield, PA Volunteer Firefighter, Disability Advocate & Father Of a Child Who Is Autistic

    SFN Dad To Dad 375 - Jamiel Owens of Hatfield, PA Volunteer Firefighter, Disability Advocate & Father Of a Child Who Is Autistic
    Apr 25 2025
    Our guest this week is Jamiel Owens, of Hatfield, PA who is a volunteer firefighter, advocate for those with disability, founder of Ausomeness Inc. and a father of two, including a son who is autistic.

    Jamiel and his wife, Marta Santa, have been married for 5 years and you are the proud father of two children: Alejandro (3) and Shane (16), who is Autistic.

    With little more than a GED, Jamiel has become a disability advocate and role model for others raising children with disability. Through Ausomeness, Inc. Jamiel has created a social enterprise that provides education, empowerment, engagement, and support to families of children with autism.

    We also learn about Jamiel's faith, his overcoming the issue of father absence in his youth and how that has informed him about the importance of being present.

    All on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Links
    Phone – (445) 247-2071
    Email – owensjd@chop.edu
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiel-owens-75a985213/
    Website - https://ausomenessinc.com/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ausomenessinc/

    Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    Special Fathers Network -
    SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

    SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

    Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos

    Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

    Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/
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    40 mins
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