Episode #113: Accessible Housing Solutions for ALL Abilities

• Tonya • @waterprairie (  / waterprairie  ) • @waterprairie (  / waterprairie  ) • @waterprairie (  / waterprairie  ) • Water Prairie Chronicles (   / @waterprairie  ) • waterprairie.com (https://waterprairie.com) • @water.prairie (  / water.prairie  ) • Support Water Prairie (https://paypal.me/waterprairie) The Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast airs new episodes every Friday at Noon EST! Find the full directory at waterprairie.com/listen (https://waterprairie.com/listen) . Show Notes: Building a community of support: How one family created an accessible housing option to help their child with special needs thrive. Are you a parent of a child with special needs? Join us as we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with unique abilities. In this episode, we’ll hear from Valerie Arbeau, a passionate advocate and mother of two children with special needs. We’ll discuss topics such as: • Long-term planning for your child’s future • The emotional impact of caregiving and self-care strategies • Advocacy tips to ensure your child’s needs are met • Building a strong support network to connect with other parents • Overcoming challenges and celebrating milestones Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Connect with Valerie: • Website: https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com • Podcast Special Needs Moms Circle of Strength: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2227173 • AAC Camp Alberta: • Camp Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/communication... • News coverage of first AAC Camp: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar... Check out the 2024-25 Water Prairie Prayer Journal for Parents! https://amzn.to/3TDBIO5 Are you getting our newsletter? If not, subscribe at https://waterprairie.com/newsletter Support our podcast and help us share more incredible stories by making a donation at Buy Me A Coffee. Your contribution makes a significant impact in bringing these stories to light. Thank you for your support! • https://BuyMeACoffee.com/waterprairie Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Artist: http://audionautix.com/   Valerie Arbeau, special needs mom on a mission to help other special needs moms experience calm in the chaos by securing a Time Out. Valerie is a certified health and life coach, hosts a podcast, enjoys speaking at summits and conferences, and is a new author with a #1 bestselling book on Amazon. Valerie has been married to Scott for over 30 years and they have two children, both with differing special needs. Valerie loves the outdoors! Episode #113: Accessible Housing Solutions for ALL Abilities Building a community of support: How one family created an accessible housing option to help their child with special needs thrive. (Recorded May 27, 2024) Full Transcript of Interview: Valerie: When it comes to advocating for accessible housing, I wish more people knew the profound impact that accessible living environments have on the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Accessible housing is not just about meeting legal standards, it’s about providing a foundation for independence, for dignity, and inclusion. Tonya: Do you have a child who will have specific housing needs when they grow up? Or maybe you’re concerned about finding accessible housing solutions for your child right now. Today I’m joined by Valerie Arbeau, a certified health an...