As an additional outreach tool for the community we serve, the ICAA weekly radio program on BTR has proven to be a resource for families that we will continue as an organization. Thanks to our supporters and members for the thoughtful feedback and continued participation. Thanks to our guests over the past several months for taking the time to come on.
Today’s ICAA Radio guests were Mike Chiodini and Todd Gentry from the MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning here in the St. Louis area. Many listeners have already expressed that this was one of the most informative episodes yet. Some people who had never thought about special needs planning before are starting to ask some questions and really consider their options for their families.
Our first ICAA Radio episode featured Gene Saunders, CEO and founder of Project Lifesaver International and Melissa Barton, advocate mom and businesswoman from Florida. Since then we have welcomed guests including Senators, Representatives, attorneys, advocates, doctors, self advocates, and other organizations with resources in our community. We always make sure to relay the contact information so that folks listening in can access the special resources they need.
Over the months we have been fortunate to speak with guests such as Senator Eric Schmitt who explained the Missouri Autism insurance bill that recently passed, due in large part to his efforts. One of our most recent, and most listened to, episodes featured infamous Florida mom and advocate, Melissa Barton who announced that since her litigation issues were coming to a close, she is now going to be extremely active in new aspects of advocacy, including her plans to reform education in this country. Some callers and listeners let us know they loved what she had to say and some disagreed. Shortly after her recent appearance on the ICAA Radio, Ms. Barton was featured in several legal, political, media articles, and television news programs. Regardless of the controversy and attention Ms. Barton attracts, she is a mother, advocate and tireless volunteer helping people with Autism and other disabilities in the realm of education and charitable efforts.
One of our most popular episodes was the holiday special with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots and a couple of “elves” from the Autspot. Though it was a fun show, it was also very important for us to get the word out about what these two organizations were doing to serve the community around the holidays so people could volunteer and help or know where to go to get some help during the season.
If you or someone you know would like more information on the resources and providers we have featured, please check out our resource list. Remember, all previous episodes are archived for your convenience.
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With your help, and the help of some great guests ICAA Radio was chosen as a “Featured” program and host on Blog Talk Radio very early in this program! This means we have been able to reach and inform several thousands of listeners. This is real, tangible support that we have learned the community really needs. We look froward to continue offering this free service for families and the public.
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We interviewed Stacey Dinner-Levin the creator of the play this Tuesday. Check it out in the archives. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icaa
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Are you going to have Melissa Barton on again? I liked the ones with Mark Kamleiter and the one with Family support network. Is it true that Mark Kamleiter knows the Wrights-law attorneys?
We have had great listener feedback and participation. Our guests have generously taken the time to come on and offer information for the community.
We will have 2 programs this week. Tuesday at our regular time of 10 AM Central US, we will host the Family Support Network from here in St. Louis.
Wednesday we will have part 2 with Mark Kamleiter, Esq. also at the time of 10 AM Central US.
Thanks for all your feedback. If there is a resource or service provider in your area that you would like the community to know more about, feel free to contact us at info@internationalautismcoalition.org and put ICAA Radio in the subject line so it gets to the right person.
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ICAA do you have more time to do more shows like twice a week? Thanks.
Why is the St. Patrick Center not accepting people with Autism or other disabilities? Are they going to in the future? What do they do if someone comes there for help and says they are on the spectrum? I understand why ICAA had them on and asked the question. I understand that they do help people with mental illness and addiction. My favorites so far was Mark Kamleiter and Melissa Barton. Big time advocates! Keep them coming.
I just want to say that Melissa Barton is a firecracker! I do not agree with her on tenure, but she made some damn good points. Never underestimate a protective mother especially when she is an intelligent little ball of energy like Barton. Is it true she has a book and a movie coming out? I saw her on tv not too long ago but I missed part of the interview. I think it was on the Today show. I also heard something about politics.
Wow! Amazing show with Mr. Kamleiter. We need to hear more from attorneys like him.
I do not live in Florida but I sent this to my family members there! Are you going to have more special education and disability attorneys on the program too?
Thanks!
I started listening in when you had Senator Schmitt on the podcast. I wanted to hear directly from him as to what the bill included and did not include for Autism. Since then, I have listened to every ICAA Radio podcast including the ones I missed. I started downloading them on my itunes so I can listen at work, or when I am doing other things. Is it true your having Dr Wakefield on?
I love listening to the ICAA Radio. I am not always able to listen in live. I am glad they are all archived so I can listen whenever I want. Are you going to be having Senator Joyce on again in the future? Best wishes for 2011 to everyone at ICAA!