This Ability Podcast

01/09/2024

Check out Katie Hayne's video podcast below. She is the first person to compete in the Miss United States Agriculture pageant in a wheelchair and we talk about her pageant experience in many competitions. She has Gastroparesis and a rare form of dysautonomia called AAG, Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy. She formed her own non-profit organization called Smiling While Sending Hope and it's mission is to make an impact on others' lives and bring smiles to people's faces, to spread awareness of many chronic illnesses and special needs by supplying them with care package while in the children's hospitals in North Carolina.

In this episode, we interview Katie Haynes from Youngsville, North Carolina. She is the first person to compete in the Miss United States Agriculture pageant...

29/08/2024

Check out Maria Revere's video podcast to see pictures of her beautiful family while listening to her recorded episode. She discusses her daughter's diagnosis of Edward’s syndromeTrisomy 18, the importance of faith in her life, and her own diagnosis of breast cancer. Watch it via our YouTube channel:

In this episode, we interview Maria Revere. She discusses her daughter's diagnosis of Edward’s syndromeTrisomy 18, the importance of faith in her life, and h...

26/08/2024

Maria Revere's podcast episode is now available! Listen to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music and other podcast networks. You can watch her video podcast on our YouTube channel here:https://youtu.be/TW_Gwk5Ey3w?si=9mLbzUHY1gg12EoV

25/08/2024

Here's a sneak peek of Maria Evans Revere's episode that premieres tomorrow. :)

24/08/2024

Next week, our featured guest is Maria Revere. In this episode, we interview Maria Revere. She discusses her daughter's diagnosis of Edward’s syndromeTrisomy 18, the importance of faith in her life, and her own diagnosis of breast cancer. The episode will be available on Monday, August 26th.

23/08/2024

Sharing for our friends with the D.R.E.A.M.S. FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA and UL LIFE Program. Tickets are now on sale for "Couture for a Cause," a spectacular designer fashion show blending high fashion with meaningful impact. On October 10th, from 6pm to 9pm at Audi Lafayette experience the elegance of Romey Roe Fashion collection alongside stunning models from the UL Life Program. This exclusive event promises a night of chic couture and inspiring collaboration, all in support of a great cause. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy fashion with a purpose! VIP tickets include reserved seating, a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. with a champagne toast, passed hors d'oeuvres, and a swag bag.

Join Us for a Stylish Evening with a Purpose!

Grab your spouse, friends, or both and join us for an unforgettable night at Audi Lafayette’s Couture for a cause benefiting DREAMS Foundation of Acadiana on October 10, 2024, from 7 PM to 9 PM! Don't miss out on this fabulous event featuring stunning fashion and great company.

Enhance your experience with our exclusive VIP Happy Hour from 6 PM to 7 PM, where you'll enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres, refreshing drinks, and a fabulous swag bag. General Admission starts at 7 PM, where you’ll be immersed in an evening of fashion and fun, all presented by the amazing Melissa Gaubert - Realtor, Life Coach & Notary Public and Audi Lafayette.

Purchase your tickets today and be part of this incredible night that combines style with a great cause! Scan the QR Code for complete details or the Link below to purchase tickets.

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22/08/2024

If you enjoy watching videos on YouTube, check out this video on how to watch all of our video podcasts. Thanks for being a great audience! We love all of our followers.

In this video, we explain how to find a specific video podcast episode on our YouTube Channel.

21/08/2024

Check out Stephanie Krielow’s video podcast on our YouTube channel:

Our featured guest, Stephanie Krielow, talks to us about her advocacy to get funding for all parishes to have cameras in SPED classes, how people can advocat...

20/08/2024

Here's a snippet of audio from Stephanie Krielow's podcast episode. Check out her entire video podcast on our YouTube channel here:

https://youtu.be/cJ1_NWQW1Ww?si=Fc4hx4Qzzf1j4cw8

or via Buzzsprout here:

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19/08/2024

Our featured guest this week, Stephanie Krielow, talks to us about her advocacy to get funding for all parishes to have cameras in SPED classes, how people can advocate for change, the founding of Red Oaks Coping and the importance of faith in her life.

Red Oaks Coping

17/08/2024

Occasionally, we get asked how to find a podcast episode. This quick video we put together shows you how to search and find the audio episodes on Spotify. Same process applies for Apple Podcasts, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music and many other podcast hosting sites. 😍

In this video, we explain how to search and find This Ability Podcast on Spotify.

16/08/2024

In this video podcast episode, Coach Damon, Founder and Owner of Train Unique in Lafayette, Louisiana, talks about his quest to start a gym for special needs individuals. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Coach Damon has become a mentor, friend and motivational leader to many of the athletes to he encounters on a daily basis. Click on this link to watch it and you may recognize some Acadiana athletes!

In this episode, Coach Damon, Founder and Owner of Train Unique in Lafayette, Louisiana, talks about his quest to start a gym for special needs individuals. ...

15/08/2024

with our video podcast of Paul Ganucheau, Board Member with the Autism Society of Acadiana. As the first board member on the spectrum, Paul discusses peer support groups, how to be a better advocate/self-advocate, and partnerships with with other grassroots advocacy groups such Families Helping Families of Acadiana & LACan.

In this episode, we talk to Paul Ganucheau, Board Member with the Autism Society of Acadiana.As the first board member on the spectrum, Paul discusses peer s...

14/08/2024

Recorded two great episodes that will be launched in Season Two of our podcast series later this year. Pictured from left to right: Donielle Watkins, Executive Director of the D.R.E.A.M.S. FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA and Dreams Manufacturing Company, Mary Baudoin, Podcast Producer, and Vanessa Lomas, Founder and Owner of TheraCare Music Therapy of Lafayette and President of the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of Acadiana.

13/08/2024

The UL LIFE Program is now accepting student applications. Want to learn more about the program? Check out our video podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/dflCaxdiZ2o?si=uVfCrFMHfAEuwZjW

11/08/2024

Today, we are shining the spotlight on Molly Guidry and her beautiful daughter Ella Grace. In this episode, Molly Guidry discusses the programs with the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana, having a teenager with Down syndrome and her significant accomplishments. Learn more about their family and see photos of them in our video podcast on YouTube. Link below:

In this episode, Molly Guidry discusses the programs with the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana, having a teenager with Down syndrome and her significant...

09/08/2024

In this video podcast, we sit down with Jade Viator, Director, and Caroline Billeaudeau, Community and Career Coordinator for the UL LIFE Program. The UL LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) Program is a highly individualized certificate program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Watch this episode to learn all about it!

In this episode, we sit down with Jade Viator, Director, and Caroline Billeaudeau, Community and Career Coordinator for the UL LIFE Program. The UL LIFE (Le...

08/08/2024

For those of you learning ASL in the Acadiana area and are planning to attend the Lafayette ASL Coffee Chat at Jet Coffee tomorrow evening, this is a quiz to help you with your order! 😍

This video is a great way to see how your doing and test your understanding of the ASL Alphabet by reading these fingerspelled words that are words you may h...

07/08/2024

Check out our video podcast with Katie Haynes from Youngsville, North Carolina. She is the first person to compete in the Miss United States Agriculture pageant in a wheelchair and we talk about her pageant experience in many competitions. She has Gastroparesis and a rare form of dysautonomia called AAG, Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy.

She formed her own non-profit organization called Smiling While Giving Hope and it's mission is to make an impact on others' lives and bring smiles to people's faces, to spread awareness of many chronic illnesses and special needs by supplying them with care package while in the children's hospitals in North Carolina.

In this episode, we interview Katie Haynes from Youngsville, North Carolina. She is the first person to compete in the Miss United States Agriculture pageant...

05/08/2024

Glad to hear that Louisiana is looking at placing accessible equipment on playgrounds throughout the state. Long overdue!

Two new special needs playgrounds are coming to Louisiana State Parks, including special play equipment, shade...

05/08/2024

In this episode, we interview Katie Haynes from Youngsville, North Carolina. She is the first person to compete in the Miss United States Agriculture pageant in a wheelchair and we talk about her pageant experience in many competitions. She has Gastroparesis and a rare form of dysautonomia called AAG, Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy.

https://thisabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

She formed her own non-profit organization called Smiling While Sending Hope and it's mission is to make an impact on others' lives and bring smiles to people's faces, to spread awareness of many chronic illnesses and special needs by supplying them with care package while in the children's hospitals in North Carolina.

04/08/2024

In this video podcast, Ashley Benoit Olivier talks about her family, specifically her precious son Drew who was diagnosed with a rare trisomy condition. See pictures of Drew, his siblings and family life in this video podcast.

Original recording date: April 2019In this interview, She discusses her’s sons rare disease diagnosis, Facebook Support Groups, Trisomy and Drew’s Journey.

03/08/2024

Check out Liam Doyle's video podcast. (Original Audio Recording Date: March 2019.) In this interview, Liam discusses:

Maneuvering in inaccessible areas and how to go about making change

Places/events in Acadiana that are accessible and wheelchair/mobility friendly

Tips on traveling-advance preparation- for traveling in a wheelchair

Original Recording Date: March 2019In this inteview, Liam Doyle discusses:*Maneuvering in inaccessible areas and how to go about making change*Places/events ...

02/08/2024

Watch Molly Guidry's video podcast as she talks about her daughter and shares some great family photos with us. You can see all of our video podcasts on our YouTube channel so be sure to check them out!

In this episode, Molly discusses her journey with daughter Ellie Grace, who has down syndrome. We also talk about the various types of Down Syndrome: Trisomy...

02/08/2024

Today, we recorded a special edition of This Ability Podcast! Our podcast producer Mary Baudoin interviewed two teenagers today in the Acadiana Area who are making a difference in the community.

Our first guest was Aubrey David (pictured in the lilac dress), a 9th Grade student who attends Tuerlings Catholic High School. Our next guest was Chloe Songne (pictured in the blue polo shirt), a 9th Grade student who attends New Iberia Senior High School.

They are the winners of our First Annual Teen Spirit Award! Their interviews will be merged together, along with one other pre-teen interview, for one dynamic episode in Season 2. Congrats to all!

01/08/2024

What a joy it was to interview Ashley for her second podcast episode!! Ashley’s episode will kick off season 2 in September! Stay tuned for details. 🤩🤩🤩

30/07/2024

Who are these well-behaved teenagers in Lafayette? Find out in a future episode. Red Oaks Coping tag your peeps!😍

29/07/2024

The face you make when a pageant director makes your friend feel unwelcome to participate because she is in a wheelchair. Find out more when our episode with Katie Haynes launches next week!!!

28/07/2024

Our featured guest, Stephanie Krielow, talks to us about her advocacy to get funding for all parishes to have cameras in SPED classes, how people can advocate for change, the founding of Red Oaks Coping and the importance of faith in her life.
Her episode will debut on August 19th. Mark your calendars!

10/09/2021

Great news Dreams Manufacturing Company will be on KADN with Al for The Friday Feed tomorrow morn! We will be on for 5 minutes every 30 minutes from 5am-9am!! Al will learn, along with the viewers, how our awesome meat pies are made from scratch each day! Hope you can tune in!

Cut the cable cord? No worries. Watch via their website at https://www.kadn.com/home