"Special Education Advocacy: (Pt. 1) Love for Nursing, and Self-Determination with Jeanette Lange"

"Fast 15" with Champions of Special Education

🎙️ Episode Show Notes: FAST 15 Podcast 🎙️

📍📍📍📍📍 Welcome to the FAST 15 podcast, your go-to source for game-changing tips, advice, and motivational tools tailored for special educators. Transform your special education classroom in just 15 minutes with insights from amazing educators. Proudly sponsored by Specially Designed Education Services (SDES), publishers of the Functional Academics Program, offering specially designed education services.

Key Points from the Episode:

📍📍 Jeanette's Unique Perspective: A nursing professional with 30 years of experience, specializing in pediatrics, NICU, oncology, and bone marrow transplant.

📍 Transitioning to Special Education: Jeanette shares her experience navigating the special education system with Sam, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and transition planning.

📍 Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy: The critical role of empowering young adults to advocate for themselves, especially in the context of the IDD community.

📍 Golisano Fellowship: Jeanette discusses her involvement in the nursing leadership program supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The focus is on educating healthcare professionals to provide inclusive and supportive care.

📍 Impact of Technology on Self-Determination: Jeanette's thesis explores the profound impact of technology, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, on the self-determination of individuals with IDD.

📍 Bridging the Gap: Addressing the challenges individuals face as they age out of pediatric programs and transition into adult healthcare, emphasizing the need for accessible and understanding medical services.

📍 The Future of Special Education: Highlighting the importance of integrating technology into transition curricula, preparing students for independent living and self-determined decision-making.

Don't miss part two of this enlightening conversation with Jeanette Lange, where she sheds light on the crucial role of school nurses and related service providers. Until then, continue being the champions that you are. Be well, and we look forward to bringing you more insights on the FAST 15 podcast.

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Support the show

Barbara Beck is the host of the FAST 15 Podcast. She is a highly dedicated Disability Advocate and Special Education Consultant specializing in IEP Transition Services. Barbara has an extensive background as a special education teacher spanning nearly 30 years. She has dedicated her career to empowering transition-age youth and fostering positive post-school outcomes.

Barbara's expertise lies in providing comprehensive support and guidance to students with disabilities, ensuring their successful transition from school to adult life. She possesses a deep understanding of secondary services and possesses the skills to develop tailored strategies that maximize individual potential.

For more information and resources on special education school-to-adulthood transition planning and independent living, visit www.mykeyplans.com. Join us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and discussions about special education, inclusion, and disability advocacy. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and use #IEPLaunchpadPodcast to join the conversation. Thank you for tuning in to the IEP Launchpad Podcast! 🎧🎙️#IDD #teaching #specialed #specialneeds #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAdvocacy #EmpowerVoices #edtech, #education #edtech, #teachers

Hoofdstukken

1. "Special Education Advocacy: (Pt. 1) Love for Nursing, and Self-Determination with Jeanette Lange" (00:00:00)

2. Advocating for IDD in Healthcare (00:00:01)

3. School Nurses and Service Providers (00:13:47)