The Affirming Village Podcast

<p>Officials said everything is fine, the law is still on the books, and we just "moved down the street." But is it reassurance, or is it a masterclass in gaslighting?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we are breaking...

What Children Can Access When Support, Demands, and Environments Change The Affirming Village Podcast • Episode 3 When school ends, does a learner lose skills, or have the supports around them just shifted? ☀️ In this...

<p><b>What Children Can Access When Support, Demands, and Environments Change</b> The Affirming Village Podcast • Episode 3</p><p>When school ends, does a learner lose skills, or have the supports around them just...

☀️ Family gatherings and community events are major hallmarks of the summer season. But for parents of neurodivergent children, these spaces frequently introduce an unlisted layer of stress: managing the misconceptions...

<p>☀️ Family gatherings and community events are major hallmarks of the summer season. But for parents of neurodivergent children, these spaces frequently introduce an unlisted layer of stress: managing the...

<p><b>Episode 1: Summer Isn’t Always a Break: Rest, Regulation, and Redefining Fun</b></p><p><br></p><p>☀️ For many families, summer is a long-awaited vacation. But for neurodivergent families and special education...

Episode 1: Summer Isn’t Always a Break: Rest, Regulation, and Redefining Fun ☀️ For many families, summer is a long-awaited vacation. But for neurodivergent families and special education parents, the transition into...

<p>"Something smells different this year." Before heading into the summer break, Dr. Destiny Huff and Lisa Wright sit down for a raw reflection on why this school year felt fundamentally different for parents...

<p>"Sir, slow your roll."</p><p>This week, Destiny and Lisa are getting honest about the "vibes" of the 2025-2026 school year. It hasn't been easy, and it certainly hasn't been quiet. We’re exploring the shift from...

<p>I knew there was nonsense going on, but I didn't realize it was this level of nonsense."</p><p><br></p><p>In this raw and necessary episode, Dr. Destiny Huff and Lisa Wright pull back the curtain on the topics often...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Destiny Huff and Lisa Wright tackle a major hurdle at the IEP table: the "gatekeeping" of student supports. </p><p><br></p><p>Are accommodations something a learner has to earn through good...

<p>"We’re implementing this with fidelity."</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a phrase that echoes through IEP meetings and evaluation reports, but in the world of special education, what does it actually look like? In this...

<p>In this episode of the Affirming Village Podcast, Dr. Destiny and Lisa Wright take a deeper look at the fragility of the IEP table. Following our conversation on ego, we are exploring what happens when the collective...

<p>It’s centering credentials over curiosity. It’s protecting professional identity instead of protecting the learner.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have you ever walked out of an IEP meeting with a lingering “ick” feeling? You...

<p>"It’s easier to attack the vulnerable instead of the system because the system feels untouchable."</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Affirming Village Podcast, Dr. Destiny and Lisa Wright dive into a...