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Hosted by Melissa Fitch · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 67 episodes
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Melissa Fitch hosts Raising Ryan, a society show with 67 episodes published.
Special Guest Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy The Arc & United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration.
The Arc of California's Board President, Pat Hornbecker shares all about the great work that the Arc of CA does for the disability community from parent trainings to independent living and other programs throughout the s
SCDD Updates - New Regional Center Service Code Tool find it on SCDD.CA.GOV There Should Be a Law Contest What is SCDD
04-21-26 Stress Buckets - Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group by Melissa Fitch
04-07-26 Classroom Teaching Strategies and Resources by Melissa Fitch
03-17-26 State of Mind Cafe Executive Director Rebecca Benozare & General Manager Katelyn Tymon. by Melissa Fitch
02-24-26 Special Guest Christofer Arroyo - Deputy Director of Public Policy & Public Affairs, SCDD by Melissa Fitch
02-17-26 Special Guest Thomas Martin, CalABLE, Executive Director by Melissa Fitch
02-03-26 Special Guest Michele Zeigler, Parent Advocate by Melissa Fitch
01-27-2026 Hormones, Menopause, Nutrition...Oh My! w/ Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group by Melissa Fitch
In this episode Allison Delassandro of Abundent Wellness Group shares tips and tricks for healthy balance through her lived experiences as a caregiver and certified Nutritional Theripist.
In this New Year episode of Raising Ryan, Melissa & Lisa explore caregiver self-care through intention rather than resolution. Topics include caregiver burnout, boundaries, asking for help, and redefining success for all
12-23-25 Special Guest Doreen Bestolarides R.N. by Melissa Fitch
12-09-25 Hosts Melissa & Lisa talk To-Do Lists.... by Melissa Fitch
Thomas Martin
Executive Director · CalABLE
1 appearance on this show
Tiffany Yu
social impact entrepreneur, diversity and inclusion community builder, and disability advocate · DiversAbility
1 appearance on this show
Julie Schurman
The Arc
1 appearance on this show
Pat Hornbecker
The Arc of California
1 appearance on this show
Allison Dalessandro
Abundant Wellness Group
3 appearances on this show
Rebecca Benozare
State of Mind Cafe
1 appearance on this show
Christofer Arroyo
SCDD
1 appearance on this show
Eddie Tuduri
The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP)
2 appearances on this show
Jennifer Lucas
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
1 appearance on this show
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Raising Ryan is hosted by Melissa Fitch. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 67 episodes.
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