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Finding Common Ground

Finding Common Ground

By: ROC Vox Podcast Network
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 Many families feel like they're treading water, especially those living with autism and other developmental differences. As your hosts, we get it, and we know this frustration all too well.

In response, we've created tried-and-true strategies that help everyday people achieve extraordinary things. Even those who might have doubted themselves can borrow our confidence, follow one of our "blueprints," and with a supportive community cheering them on, make the impossible happen.

Each success inspires those coming up behind us, creating a ripple effect of positive change—Which is why we'll never run out of content!Our podcast tackles tough issues head-on with unfiltered conversations focused on solutions.

We won't avoid "the elephant in the room"—in fact, we'll invite it to dinner! Our unique format appeals to people from across the globe, offering strategies that turn efforts for one into advocacy for the greater good. We breakdown topics like innovative housing, effective self-advocacy, and healthcare complexities, guided by our audience on what to cover next.

Each episode offers fresh perspectives, featuring many guests you won't find on mainstream platforms. We intentionally invite differing viewpoints because finding common ground with those we see as obstacles is the surest way to create new and innovative solutions.

Join our Supporter's Club and check out our merch. Let’s ensure the A/I/DD community's voice is heard. If you want to dig deeper, schedule a session with us. We happily work one-on-one, develop trainings, and offer public speaking engagements to assist individuals and organizations in promoting things like inclusivity and equity.

Join our community, plant seeds of positive change, and before you know it, you'll be moving mountains with us! Want to support our mission and access exclusive content? Join our Supporter's Club and check out our merch.

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Episodes
  • DadAbility Episode: VLAWsity Breaks Down Estate Planning for Our Families

    DadAbility Episode: VLAWsity Breaks Down Estate Planning for Our Families
    Nov 19 2025
    Only one in four adults has a will, and for families in the disability community, that gap can change everything. We may not know who will take over when we’re gone, but if we never start the plan, how will anyone know what mattered most about the people we love?


    In this DadAbility episode, Steve goes solo to talk straight with dads about stepping up at home and beyond. It’s real talk about juggling the day-to-day while keeping an eye on the future. Dads feel that pull to take care of things. Estate planning isn’t flashy, but it’s one of those jobs that feels good once it’s done. Getting it handled brings calm, confidence, and a sense that you’re truly showing up for your family.

    Steve is joined by attorneys Kevin Barone and Ted Perry, co-founders of VLAWsity, a do-it-yourself online platform that helps families create wills, powers of attorney, and special needs trusts from home. Their mission is to make the process affordable, accessible, and manageable on your own schedule.

    Together they unpack what a special needs trust really does, how it protects eligibility for programs such as SSI and Medicaid, and why families in the disability community need to act now rather than later.

    Steve shares candid reflections as a dad of an autistic adult son and foster/adoptive parent, while Kevin and Ted explain how taking time to plan ahead can prevent courts or the state from making decisions that should stay within the family.

    If you have ever thought, “I know I should do this, but I don’t know where to start,” this conversation is your roadmap and your reminder that estate planning is not about fear. It is about love, peace of mind, and the kind of steady leadership that helps dads protect the people who count on them most.

    👉 Learn more or start your will today at VLAWsity.com

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    36 mins
  • Kathy Takes Over – No More Listening Mode for Steve!

    Kathy Takes Over – No More Listening Mode for Steve!
    Nov 14 2025
    What happens when a former guest takes the mic and flips the script? In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Kathy Caruso returns to Finding Common Ground — but this time, she’s running the show.

    Host Steve Gonyea finds himself in the hot seat as Kathy digs deep into his story, his “why,” and what drives his advocacy as a dad. With Heather chiming in from the sidelines (and occasionally fanning the flames), this takeover turns into one of the most revealing and entertaining episodes yet.

    Expect laughter, honesty, and a few moments that’ll make you think twice about what happens when we let go of control and truly open up.

    Tune in, share your favorite quote from the episode, and tag us with your thoughts — we love hearing how these conversations resonate with you!

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    50 mins
  • Autism Dad & Paramedic: Prep for Emergencies

    Autism Dad & Paramedic: Prep for Emergencies
    Oct 30 2025
    How many times have you had to educate the people trying to help your child with autism?

    In this episode of Finding Common Ground, Steve talks with Matt Yelton, a paramedic, flight medic, and autism dad who lives and breathes this reality every day. When emergencies happen, Matt has been on both sides — the parent advocating for his child, and the first responder called to help.

    He shares how his personal experiences inspired him to train first responders across New York to recognize when behaviors are rooted in autism, not defiance and how families can prepare before a crisis ever happens.

    “The best thing you can do at the start of the school year is figure out who these kids are and talk to their educators, talk to their families, learn what makes them tick.”

    You’ll also hear:

    What to do before a crisis so first responders are ready to help your child

    Why dads need to be part of the advocacy conversation

    How real change happens when parents and professionals learn from each other

    This one will leave you better prepared and more hopeful about the helpers who show up when it matters most.

    Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app, and join us in Finding Common Ground between families and first responders.

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    34 mins
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