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Hosted by Cheryl Farley · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 16 episodes
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Life Without a Filter is a podcast for parents of young adults with disabilities navigating the transition from special education to adult services, with a strong focus on Self-Direction and Participant-Directed supports. Hosted by a parent with lived experience, the podcast offers honest conversations, practical guidance, and real-world examples to help families feel less alone and more confident about their next steps. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or trying to understand Self-Direction in your state, this podcast will help you feel less alone and more confident about your next steps—while offering ideas you can adapt anywhere in the U.S.
Cheryl Farley hosts Life Without a Filter: A Parent’s Guide to Disability Transition, Self-Directed Adult Services & Life After Special Education, a kids show with 16 episodes published.
If you’re starting the Participant Directed Program (PDP) through DDS, one of the final steps is the PDP Orientation—and for many families, this is where things start to feel very real. In this episode, we break down wha
Happy Summer! In this week's episode, I share where I have been during this (unintended) hiatus and what I learned during that time. I also thought it would be the perfect time to talk about two things that naturally com
Are you trying to figure out how to start a self-directed program for your young adult, but not sure where to begin? When our family was going through this process, I found plenty of transition timelines—but nothing that
What happens when your child transitions from special education to adult services? In this episode, we walk through the Massachusetts adult transition process, including how to apply for DDS adult eligibility, what the I
🎙 New Episode: Building Your Team in a Self-Directed Program Thinking about self-direction for your young adult — or already on that path? In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most important pieces of the puzzl
Self-determination and self-advocacy — you’ve probably heard these terms used interchangeably. But they’re not the same… and understanding the difference matters more than you might think. In this week’s podcast episode,
If you support a young adult with a disability, the transition from school to adult services can feel overwhelming. In this week's episode, I break down one of my favorite tools: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timel
If you have a child with disabilities between the ages of 14–22, you’ve probably already felt the pressure that comes with turning 18. There are forms, referrals, applications, decisions… and it can all feel like a lot.
As families supporting young adults with disabilities, our days can be full and complex — but they’re also full of moments worth celebrating. In this week’s episode of Life Without a Filter, I share a personal reflection
When you decide to explore self-direction for your young adult, the first big step is creating a Vision Plan — your family’s roadmap for what adulthood will look like. In this week’s episode of Life Without a Filter, I s
Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that I am passionate about: Person-Centered Planning. This concept is absolutely fundamental to empowering our kids as they plan for their futures. Resources: Charting the Life Cours
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This year marks the 80th anniversary of NDEAM, with the theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.” 💡 Listen to this week's episode to learn more about: ✔️ What NDEA
Self Direction: What It Is & How We Got Here In this episode of Life Without a Filter, Cheryl breaks down the basics of self-direction programming through DDS in Massachusetts and shares the behind-the-scenes story of ho
✨ Goodbye School, Hello Unknowns ✨ When the school “bubble” pops, it can feel overwhelming. Services, waitlists, adult systems—it’s a lot. In Episode 2 of Life Without a Filter, I’m breaking down Transition Planning 101:
When the school bus stops coming, what happens next? Let's talk about the fears, questions, and realities families face the day public education ends. Welcome to Episode 1 of Life Without a Filter! In this episode, you w
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Life Without a Filter: A Parent’s Guide to Disability Transition, Self-Directed Adult Services & Life After Special Education is hosted by Cheryl Farley. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 16 episodes.
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