The Pepin Academies with Dr. Craig Butz and Celeste Kellar

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The Pepin Academies with Dr. Craig Butz and Celeste Kellar

Pictured: Dr. Craig Butz, Pepin Academies, Julie Ames, SNFH and Celeste Kellar, Pepin Academies

Pictured: Dr. Craig Butz, Pepin Academies, Julie Ames, SNFH and Celeste Kellar, Pepin Academies

Dr. Craig Butz, Principal of Pepin Academies Hillsborough County and Celeste Kellar, Principal of Pepin Academies Pasco County were our guests.  The Pepin Academies are tuition free public charter schools dedicated to students with learning disabilities and learning related disabilities.

pepin-academiesAt Pepin Academies, the approach is not only all about the child, but the whole child – mind, body and soul. The Pepin Academies are an example of how a well-designed educational program, dedicated and innovative teachers, committed parents and our civic and business communities can work together to provide for the individual needs and opportunity of a child, regardless of the special challenges he/she may face.

Pepin Academies Locations:
Tampa Campus | Riverview Campus | Pasco Campus

Pepin Transitional: A comprehensive individualized job training program of vocationally based training in conjunction with life and job readiness classes designed for individuals from age 18 to 22 with identified learning or learning-related disabilities.

Shriner’s Hospital for Children Tampa Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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Shriner’s Hospital for Children Tampa Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Pictured: Jamie Lynn Santillo, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa, and Julie Ames, SNFH.

Pictured: Jamie Lynn Santillo, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa, and Julie Ames, SNFH.

Jamie Lynn Santillo, Public Relations Specialist is our guest.  Jamie has worked with Shriners for 11 years.  She has Muscular Distrophy and was a Shriners patient when she 2 yrs old. She has had 7 surgeries, including Spinal Fusion Surgery.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa is located adjacent to the campus of University of South Florida. The hospital provides care for a wide range of pediatric orthopaedic and neuromusculoskeletal conditions in an environment designed to put children at ease.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. There are two upcoming events:  The 12th Annual Leigh Dittman Charity Shriners Event and the 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Ms. Wheelchair America 2014, Jennifer Lynn Adams

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Ms. Wheelchair America 2014: Jennifer Lynn Adams

Pictured: Jennifer Lynn Adams and Julie Ames, SNFH.

Pictured: Jennifer Lynn Adams and Julie Ames, SNFH.

Ms. Wheelchair America 2014, Jennifer Lynn Adams was on the show. Jennifer was born with partial limbs and throughout her life she has struggled with the limitations that come with her extra-ability. She does not consider her struggles a burden, but instead a gift, for she has had the privilege to learn that beyond our limitations is fulfillment and life’s purpose. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Vocal Performance from Pacific Lutheran University, followed by a Master of Arts in Counseling from Faith Evangelical Seminary, along with a Certification in Applied Technology in Radio Broadcasting.

Vocational Rehabilitation – Transition to Work Program with Milton Moss

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Vocational Rehabilitation – Transition to Work Program with Milton Moss

Pictured: Julie Ames, SNFH, and Milton Moss, Supervisor of the School to Work Transition Unit, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tampa

Pictured: Julie Ames, SNFH, and Milton Moss, Supervisor of the School to Work Transition Unit,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tampa

Milton Moss, Supervisor of the School to Work Transition Unit with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Tampa explains what Vocational Rehabilitation is; and the School to Work Transition Program that helps students train for a job, continue their education and / or work after leaving high school.

September Line Up of Shows

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We are excited about an informative line up of shows for the month of September.

Keep tuning in on Sundays at 1pm to hear from these great resources and speakers

  • September 6th – Vocational Rehabilitation/Milton Moss
  • September 13th – Ms. Wheelchair America 2014
  • September 20th – Shriner’s Hospital
  • September 27th – Ava’s Law with Anna Bullard

 

Please note that all shows are subject to change.

Life Beyond High School with Individuals with Disabilities: August 30th, 2015

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Life Beyond High School with Individuals with Disabilities

 

Below is presentation to go along with the information shared about helping adults with disabilities. It is full of great links for additional resources.

SNFH Special Needs Parent Resources 8-30-15 Final P Guthman

Pictured: Millie Bucy, Phyllis Guthman, Julie Ames, SNFH, and Jose Cruz, On-Air Studio Engineer

Pictured: Millie Bucy, Phyllis Guthman, Julie Ames, SNFH, and Jose Cruz, On-Air Studio Engineer

This week’s show is on Transition to Adulthood  for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and features Millie Bucy, retired Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Parent Services Manager / Parent Liaison Project Founder and Phyllis Guthman, former (FDLRS) Parent Services Communications and Wooton & Guthman LLC Founder.  Wooton & Guthman LLC provides Special Needs Consultation, Communications and Resources and
is a Special Needs Family Hour Sponsor!

Nicole Johnson Miss America-Executive Director-Founder Bringing Science Home: August 23, 2015

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Nicole Johnson Miss America, Executive Director of Bringing Science Home

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This week’s show will feature Nicole Johnson, DrPH, MPH, MA a former
Miss America and the Executive Director of Bringing Science Home at the
University of South Florida.  The project investigates the connection between chronic disease, family dynamics, and optimistic living.

Nicole was with her service dog Lucy.  She is trained to monitor Nicole’s
blood sugar levels. Lucy will alert Nicole if there is a problem.

We were also delighted to welcome News Channel 8 WFLA Morning News Anchor, Gayle Guyardo, who joined us for the interview.

Nicole Johnson’s Official Webpage

Bringing Science Home

Working with Your Local School to Get the Help your Child Needs

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Working with Your Local School to Get the Help Your Child Needs

Working with Your Local School to Get the Help Your Child Needs” by Hillsborough County Schools, Exceptional Student Education (Special Needs)

Pictured: HCPS, Special Education, Staffing Supervisor, Suzette Sample and Julie Ames, SNFH

Pictured: HCPS, Special Education, Staffing Supervisor, Suzette Sample and Julie Ames, SNFH

Suzette will answer many questions that parents may have, such as:

  • I think my child may need help in school. What should I do?
  • What is special education?
  • Who is eligible for special education?
  • How does the school evaluate my child?
  • If my child is found eligible for special education. What next?