On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Bill Dwyer, CEO of Helping Hand, returns to sit down with host Daniel Smrokowski as we discuss the latest in inclusive housing, independent living, and meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

Topics and Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:15:00 Inclusive Housing & Independent Living

00:38:00 High School Transition & Unified at Work

01:07:00 Leadership & Vision

01:09:00 Practical advice for Inclusive Housing options

01:11:00 How employers can implement inclusive hiring practices

01:12:30 Ways listeners can get involved or support Helping Hand

01:15:00 Final Thoughts

01:18:00 Defining Inclusion as Beyond Inclusion

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Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

Daniel Smrokowski is an award-winning podcaster, columnist, and disability advocate who is best known as the founder and host of Special Chronicles, a groundbreaking podcast platform with over 800 episodes across 17 years. Through storytelling and journalism, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE