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Ep. 05 - Interview with Darcy Elks (Parent/Advocate)
CHALLENGES, STRUGGLES, & VICTORIES...
Recording Date: June 22, 2022
Summary: Gerry interviews Darcy Elks, parent / advocate / and presenter. Darcy shares the struggles, challenges, and yes - the victories of her family's journey towards Mary's future, and their own. Darcy also shares the emotions journey as they navigate support systems, education, and the dignity of risk. We hope you enjoy this and all of the episodes in Our Parallel Paths...
Transcript: Download transcript here.
Keywords: Darcy Elks, risk, dignity of risk, person centered supports, setting goals, sharing the vision, planning tools, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Arango
Topical Index:
Overview [00:00]
Introductions [01:24]
Hard times and What We've Learned [02:32]
The Vision - Mary would be missed if she wasn't there [03:46]
Preschool [04:22]
Elementary School [05:12]
The good times - Fifth Grade through middle school [06:13]
The challenges of High School [06:42]
Going back to the vision [08:59]
West Chester University [09:46]
Dignity of Risk [10:45]
What's Next [13:13]
What I've learned along the way [14:45]
Working in a theater [17:09]
Our vision for ourselves [20:22]
Enjoying my daughter [22:23]
Some resources to share [27:03]
Closing [32:11]
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CHALLENGES, STRUGGLES, & VICTORIES...
Recording Date: June 22, 2022
Summary: Gerry interviews Darcy Elks, parent / advocate / and presenter. Darcy shares the struggles, challenges, and yes - the victories of her family's journey towards Mary's future, and their own. Darcy also shares the emotions journey as they navigate support systems, education, and the dignity of risk. We hope you enjoy this and all of the episodes in Our Parallel Paths...
Transcript: Download transcript here.
Keywords: Darcy Elks, risk, dignity of risk, person centered supports, setting goals, sharing the vision, planning tools, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Arango
Topical Index:
Overview [00:00]
Introductions [01:24]
Hard times and What We've Learned [02:32]
The Vision - Mary would be missed if she wasn't there [03:46]
Preschool [04:22]
Elementary School [05:12]
The good times - Fifth Grade through middle school [06:13]
The challenges of High School [06:42]
Going back to the vision [08:59]
West Chester University [09:46]
Dignity of Risk [10:45]
What's Next [13:13]
What I've learned along the way [14:45]
Working in a theater [17:09]
Our vision for ourselves [20:22]
Enjoying my daughter [22:23]
Some resources to share [27:03]
Closing [32:11]
Subscribe to Our Podcast
Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co
Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/b29d7793-a023-4d43-aa83-17589b3171ca
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