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Finding Your Superpower with Kathy Hardy

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia chat with Kathy Hardy about discovering hidden superpowers in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and shifting from deficit-based thinking to strength-based perspectives. Kathy shares her personal journey as a mother of a son on the autism spectrum and her work helping overlooked talent find meaningful career opportunities through her innovative coaching approach.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
To connect with Kathy Hardy about coaching services via LinkedIn
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It's Not Who I Am: The Impact of Language

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the power of words and their impact on the disability community, exploring how language can both harm and heal.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
To learn more about Positive Exposure, visit positiveexposure.org
To learn more about Cody Clark's magic shows, visit https://www.codyclarkmagic.com/
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Replay: Community Currency : A conversation on community engagement with DeAmon Harges

 In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the importance of community engagement with DeAmon Harges.
Learn more about DeAmon’s work
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The Power of Portraits: Celebrating Lives and Joy

In this week’s episode, John and Cynthia reflect on the tradition of capturing portraits at the Self-Advocates of Indiana picnic and the powerful impact these photos have in celebrating smiles, memories, and joy within the IDD community. They share stories of how a simple photograph can open doors to connection, highlight individual gifts, and create lasting keepsakes that honor each person’s life.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
To learn more about the Portrait Project, email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com
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Building Meaningful Connections with Your DSPs

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss creative ways to show DSP appreciation year-round, exploring the five languages of appreciation and offering budget-friendly ideas such as custom playlists, personalized video messages, and meaningful conversations about talents and interests.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Patti Scott Video Your Gifts Are Important Too 
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The Power of 5 Minutes: Small Pauses, Big Impact

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia explore the power of taking just five minutes a day to reset, recharge, and invest in your own well-being. They discuss simple practices—like breathwork, journaling, stretching, or stepping outside—that can lower stress, build healthy habits, and create more space for patience and presence in everyday life.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Doctor Rangan Chatterjee’s podcast episode on five-minute resets
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Quillo Connect videos on breathwork and positivity
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I Am More Than What You See: Listening to What People Really Need

In this episode of Quillo Pod, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson explore the importance of listening deeply and seeing people beyond their labels or diagnoses. They discuss the practice of sharing “birth stories” as a powerful way to understand identity, build connection, and uncover common ground. Through personal reflections and real-life examples, the conversation highlights how asking meaningful questions—and truly listening—helps us discover what people really need and value in their lives.
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replay: Being Positive - A conversation with Neil Rogers

In this week's episode, John sits down with Neal, a successful business leader as well as a parent of a son with autism who is a non-speaker.  Neil shares how his approach to being positive in building business relationships translated to success for his son in school and now on his journey into adulthood.  His lessons translate so well. 
Check out his book - Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar 
Neil Rogers email neil@rogmark.net
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The Gentle Giant of Inclusion: A Tribute to John O’Brien

In this week’s episode, John and Cynthia reflect on the life and legacy of John O’Brien — a beloved leader, visionary, and gentle giant in the disability community. They share personal stories and powerful lessons from his decades of work in inclusion, person-centered planning, and community building. John O’Brien inspired generations to listen deeply and lead with heart.
Resources mentioned in the episode:To learn more about John O’Brien and his work, visit Inclusion Press
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Replay: Does Joy Have a Price Tag?

In this episode of Quillo Pod, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson explore whether joy has a price tag, particularly for individuals in the IDD. They discuss how budgets should serve as pathways to joy rather than constraints, sharing examples of finding happiness through community connections and natural supports. The conversation highlights how meaningful activities don't always require significant funding, emphasizing the importance of understanding what truly brings joy to individuals with disabilities beyond just service units and budget allocations.
 
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