Episodes
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Holiday Takeaways with Ninety-Nine Percent Effective
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Ninety Nine Percent Effective is home for the holidays. On this episode, our hosts George and Tesha are accompanied by featured guest Erin F. as they discuss seasonal celebrations, traditions, and more! You might recognize Erin’s voice from The SARAH Inc. Summer Sibling Series - Sibling Panel we aired back in August 2021; we are excited that she is joining us once again. This year many of us are returning to spending time families and friends together during the holiday season, and that can look different for everyone. Our hosts share personal stories and tips that can help you make the most of this special time with those you love.
The team at Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is wishing all our listeners a safe and healthy holiday season. May your days be merry and bright!
As always if you have a question or want to leave us feedback, email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona
Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during this episode belonging to hosts and speakers do not necessarily reflect SARAH Inc.’s.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Routines, Screens, and Everything Between: School is Back in Session
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Joining us on this show is Vita Rose, a special education teacher in Connecticut. Now that school is back in full swing what are the teachers, children, and parents facing in this upcoming year?
COVID-19 has drastically affected our lives over the last nearly two years. In this episode, we focus directly on the impact that the pandemic has had on school-aged children and their families.
As always if you have a question or want to leave us feedback, email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona
Show Notes:
- "Rethinking Normal: Back-to-School Tips for 2021" - Challenging Success
- "Getting Back to Socializing as Pandemic Restrictions Ease - On Call for All Kids" - Video post by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- "5 Back-to-School Tips for the 2021-2022 School Year" - Discovery Point
- "Routines and Schedules for Children with Special Needs" - Special Tomato
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Weekend Tea with Gabby and Amanda - Bonus Short #2
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
It’s Friday, October 1st! As we start to gear up for this amazing October we encourage you to grab your favorite mug and welcome the weekend ahead with us at Ninety-Nine Percent Effective.
In this week’s Weekend Tea, we pick back up where we left off with Gabby and Amanda. In this short, the sisters discuss friendship, what independence means to them, religion, and how they have formed their own identities along the way. From exploring new personalities to attending 8 proms, you will have to listen to hear more!
As always if you have a question or want to leave us feedback, email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Weekend Tea with Gabby and Amanda - Bonus Short #1
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Hey 99% Effective Listeners! This summer we released the first ever sibling series on our show. The sibling series focused on all aspects of growing up as/with a sibling with a disability. The success and interest of the series inspired us to reach out to our two friends Gabby and Amanda. Two sisters who live a full life and are built-in best friends.
Over the next several weeks we will be posting shorts featuring these two sisters, and best friends, discussing the real life situations they have experienced together. This short is just an intro - who they are and where they come from! We hope you enjoy.
As always if you have a question or want to leave us feedback, email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
We are truly excited for this episode to drop! The FINAL episode of our sibling series is a panel made up of three incredible pairs of siblings reflecting on their life experiences. In this episode you will meet: Kelly and Erin, Laura and Jack, and Allison and Melissa. These siblings discuss their experiences growing up together, life aspirations, and their experiences in their communities.
The SARAH Inc. Summer Sibling Series - Sibling Panel is facilitated by none other than Emily Holl (from our first episode of the Summer Sibling Series)! Emily Holl is the Director of the Sibling Support Project which was founded in 1990. It is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns.
Emily is a social worker by trade, but also an author, trainer, and sibling who since 2003, has worked in the disability field and provided workshops, training, and groups for siblings, families, and individuals with disabilities.
Show Notes:
- Learn more about SARAH Inc.
- You can reach Emily Holl at emilyholl@siblingsupport.org
- Sibling Support Website
- "What Siblings Would Like Parents and Services Providers to Know"
- "How to Let Your Siblings Know You Care"
- Publications from the Sibling Support Project
- The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like to Have a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Don Meyer and David Gallagher
- Thicker Than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities by Don Meyer
- The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities by Don Meyer
Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext. 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Fostering the Super Sibling Connection: Anything but Typical
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
We are excited to drop the THIRD EPISODE of our Summer Sibling Series! This Summer we are exploring the key aspects of growing up with/as a sibling with a differing ability.
In this episode, we are speaking with Amy McCoy. Amy is a children’s author and disability educator. Amy discusses the defining moments as a parent in which she realized that her daughter’s experience, as a younger sibling to a brother with autism, was going to be different from other siblings’ experiences.
During this conversation, Amy talks through the challenges and opportunities that siblings may face growing up together and shares advice to help parents communicate and support their children during these situations. She discusses fostering an environment in which all children feel comfortable and encouraged to develop meaningful connections with their siblings.
Show Notes:
- "Little BIG Sister" by Amy McCoy
- You can find this book on Amazon
- How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD
- Eight Things Siblings of Children with Special Needs Struggle With
- Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears
- What About Me? Meeting the Unique Needs of Siblings to Individuals with Autism
Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Empowerment, Transparency, and Other Ways to Support a Sibling!
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
We are excited to drop the SECOND EPISODE of our Summer Sibling Series! This Summer we are exploring the key aspects of growing up with/as a sibling with a differing ability.
In this episode, we have Laura Knapp joining us. Laura is the Parent Consultant and Transition Coordinator with CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC). Laura discusses all aspects about future planning, life transitions, and advice about long-term decision making. This episode focuses around responsibility and transparency in a sibling's relationship.
Show Notes:
- https://cpacinc.org/
- "Supported Decision-Makin: Frequently Asked Questions"
- PLAN of Connecticut
- "Two Different Types of Special Needs Trusts"
- "What are Wraparound Services?"
- "What is Charting the LifeCourse Planning"
- Therap Video: Person Centered Planning
Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona
Monday Jun 14, 2021
It Takes a Village: A Sibling's Crucial Role
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
We are excited to announce the start of our Summer Sibling Series! This Summer we plan on talking to a variety of experts on the topic. We will discuss everything from a diagnosis, future planning, and more all from a sibling's lens.
In this episode, our guest speaker is Emily Holl. Emily Holl is the Director of the Sibling Support Project which was founded in 1990. It is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns.
Emily is a social worker by trade, but also an author, trainer, and sibling who since 2003, has worked in the disability field and provided workshops, training, and groups for siblings, families, and individuals with disabilities.
Show Notes:
- You can reach Emily Holl at emilyholl@siblingsupport.org
- Sibling Support Website
- "What Siblings Would Like Parents and Services Providers to Know"
- "How to Let Your Siblings Know You Care"
- Publications from the Sibling Support Project
- The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like to Have a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Don Meyer and David Gallagher
- Thicker Than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities by Don Meyer
- The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities by don Meyer
Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this month's episode Kelly D'Angelo is our expert guest speaker. Kelly owns her own private practice D’Angelo Educational Services. She is a nationally certified school psychologist and a licensed professional counselor. During this conversation, Kelly gives a run down of what evaluations and testing is like in the school systems; especially now during the pandemic.
Show Notes:
- You can reach Kelly at dangeloeducationalservices@gmail.com or at 203-305-6384
- "5 Questions Every Parent Should Ask at Their Next PPT Meeting"
- CT Dept. of Education "IEP Manual and Forms"
- "The School Evaluation Process: What to Expect"
- "The School Evaluation Process: How to Get Formal Assessments and Appropriate Services"
- "Special Education Procedures and Practices Manual"
- "8 Steps to Better IEP Meetings: Play Hearts, Not Poker"
- "Different Terms You May Hear for Evaluations"
- "8 Special Education Assessments"
Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced by Stephanie Cona
Monday Apr 12, 2021
An Attorney’s Advice on Knowing Your Rights
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
George and Tesha welcome Attorney Michael Gilberg to the show. As an attorney and personally being on the autism spectrum, Attorney Gilberg offers an inside look to your rights within the school systems and some of the resources available to families.
Show Notes:
- Michael Gilberg, Attorney At Law
- Disability Rights Connecticut
- Wrights Law
- "Disability History: The Disability Rights Movement"
- ADA - Information and Tech Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
- IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Parent's Guide to Special Education in Connecticut
- Understanding Special Education Laws
Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.
Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon.
Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced by Stephanie Cona
Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during this episode belonging to Attorney Gilberg do not necessarily reflect SARAH Inc.'s.