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Navigating Disability Resources at the 2026 Posability Expo: An Audio Tour

Join us as we take you through the highlights of the 2026 Posability Expo, a community-driven event dedicated to supporting families affected by disability. This episode offers a virtual walkthrough of vendor booths, resource highlights, and the heart of a supportive community, perfect for parents, caregivers, and advocates alike.

In this episode:

An overview of the purpose and importance of the Posability Expo

Insights from diverse organizations supporting children and adults with disabilities

Resources for mental health, housing, employment, assistive technology, and more

How families can take the next step in accessing support

Invitation to join future in-person expos and community events

Resources & Links:

Posability

Tobii Dynavox

Fostering Hope Florida

Hope Ranch Learning Academy

Sensibility Play Cafe

Angels of Care

FAAST - Assistive Technology

Citrus, Hernando & Pasco Counties Support

Fostering Hope Florida Kids Closet

YouThrive Florida

Connect with organizations and speakers:

Hernando County Schools: email or district contact

Tobii Dynavox: Email, Website

Team Dad: Website

Fostering Hope Florida: Website

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired: lvib.org

Join the Community:

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Today’s guest is Nicole Grabner — United States Air Force veteran, parent advocate, coalition builder, and founder of One Voice Brevard.

Nicole has become a strong voice in legislative advocacy, bringing nonprofits, self advocates, and families together to speak with one united voice for the disability community.

She’s also a fellow graduate of the Partners in Policymaking program — Class of 2024 — alongside Wayne, and today we’re diving into her journey, her advocacy work, and the current disability legislative landscape here in Florida.

Welcome to the POSABILITY Podcast! POSABILITY is a nonprofit creating positive opportunities for families in the disability community.

Today’s episode is an important one.

Over a decade ago, a small group of parents gathered around a kitchen table asking a question that far too many families know all too well:
How do we save for our children with disabilities the same way we save for our children without disabilities — without putting their benefits at risk?

For years, families were stuck.
If a person with a disability had more than $2,000 in assets, they could lose access to essential supports like SSI and Medicaid.
There was no real incentive — or safe pathway — to save for education, housing, transportation, or even basic quality-of-life expenses.

But today, we have a better way forward.

This year marks 10 years since the passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience — or ABLE — Act, a bipartisan, transformational law that created ABLE accounts:
a way for individuals with disabilities to save and invest for their future without losing critical benefits.

And joining us today is someone who has been deeply involved in making that vision a reality here in Florida.

Our guest is John Finch, Director of ABLE United, Florida’s disability savings program.
John has spent years advocating for individuals with disabilities — from his time at The Arc of Florida to his leadership with the Florida Prepaid College Board — and today he helps oversee a program that has already empowered over 12,000 Floridians, with the potential to impact hundreds of thousands more.

John is also a husband, a father of three boys, a man of faith, and someone who believes deeply that financial dignity is part of independence.

Today, we’re going to break this down in a way that’s clear, honest, and family-friendly —
what ABLE accounts are, who they’re for, how they work, and why this matters so much for the disability community.

So grab a cup of coffee, take a breath, and let’s dive in.

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As we close out 2025, we wanted to end the year with something we’re calling momentum.

Today’s episode is a little different.

Instead of a traditional interview, we’re sharing audio from our Momentum Luncheon — a powerful gathering where families, supporters, and community partners came together to reflect on the journey Posability has been on.

In this episode, you’re going to hear real stories — testimonies from two families who have been impacted by Posability.

You’ll hear a little about where we’ve been, the challenges we’ve faced, and the progress we’ve made.

And more importantly, you’ll hear about where we’re headed as we step into a new year with vision, hope, and purpose.

If you’re a parent walking this road, a supporter of the disability community, or someone who believes in creating access and opportunity — this episode is for you.

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Today’s episode is a little different — and really special. We don’t have a guest joining us this time. Instead, Wayne and I are taking a moment to slow down, breathe, and talk about something that so many families in our community experience every year… the holidays.

Because let’s be honest — for families raising children or adults with disabilities, the holidays can look very different. Most families wake up to a whirlwind of wrapping paper and warm cinnamon rolls. But for many of us, Christmas morning may still include medications, G-tube feeds, challenging behaviors, sensory overload, rigid routines, or simply the kind of exhaustion that doesn’t take a holiday break.

But here’s the truth we’ve learned after years of living this life alongside our daughter and this community: you can still create joy-filled, meaningful, festive memories — they just might look different. And that’s okay.

Today, we’ll share tips, encouragement, creative ideas, and some real honesty about celebrating the holidays with flexibility, grace, and a whole lot of self-compassion. You deserve that. Your family deserves that.

So take a deep breath, grab a cup of cocoa, and celebrate this season with us — exactly as you are.

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In today’s episode, we are honored to sit down with Sarah Goldman, a powerful self-advocate, leader, and changemaker. Sarah is a Tallahassee resident with a Master of Social Work in Social Policy and Administration from Florida State University. She serves as the public policy chair for the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council and uses both her education and her lived experience with cerebral palsy to push for change in policy and access for people with disabilities. Sarah is also deeply invested in leadership development through the Florida Youth Leadership Forum, and she serves as co-visionary of Even If Ministries, which empowers women with disabilities through faith.

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In this episode of the Posability Podcast, Wayne Cordova speaks with Stacey Hoaglund, an advocate for water safety, particularly for children with autism. They discuss the heightened risk of drowning for children with autism, the importance of swim lessons, and the need for multiple layers of protection to prevent drowning incidents. Stacey shares her personal journey into water safety advocacy, the significance of training swim instructors to work with children with disabilities, and the challenges of underreporting drowning incidents. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community awareness, practical safety measures, and the impact of language on perceptions of drowning. Stacey also highlights her future initiatives in advocacy and support for families.

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Today, we're excited to dive into the topic of Partners in Policymaking, a transformative leadership training program. Partners in Policymaking prepares adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with family members and legal guardians, to be effective advocates at all levels of government. Graduates of the program learn essential leadership skills and techniques to develop positive partnerships with elected officials and other decision-makers. Our guests today, Alexsis and Nicole, are recent graduates of Partners in Policymaking. They'll be sharing their experiences with us and shedding light on the impact of the program.

Learn More and Apply for Partners in Policymaking at www.fddc.org/partners-in-policymaking

Check out Ausome Announcements at www.facebook.com/groups/2745944335554305

Heard for Colt at www.facebook.com/heardforcolt

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