This podcast series talks about the paths taken – in this case multiple paths – by family members and their loved ones with disabilities as they plan for their respective futures. Let’s talk about creating a promising future for our children as they become adults - and a promising future for ourselves as our role of parent, family member, caregiver, whatever evolves too. There is more than one path being taken here, and more than one future to talk about. And that’s why we’re here! Some very cool people will share their stories with us. I will be listening with you, and I’ll have some questions, too. Join us as we navigate “Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability… and Me!”
Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and Me!
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This podcast series talks about the paths taken – in this case multiple paths – by family members and their loved ones with disabilities as they plan for their respective futures. Let’s talk about creating a promising future for our children as they become adults - and a promising future for ourselves as our role of parent, family member, caregiver, whatever evolves too. There is more than one path being taken here, and more than one future to talk about. And that’s why we’re here! Some very cool people will share their stories with us. I will be listening with you, and I’ll have some questions, too. Join us as we navigate “Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability… and Me!”
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May 11, 2026
S6E3 - William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer
<h1>William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer</h1> <p><strong>Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series</strong></p> <p>_<strong>Recording Date: </strong>_04/23/2026</p> <p><strong>Transcript: </strong><a href="https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OPP_S06-E03_Following-Your-Lead-Update-with-Terri-Brewer.txt" rel="nofollow">Download Transcript Here!</a><a href="https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OPP_S06-E03_Following-Your-Lead-Update-with-Terri-Brewer.txt" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p>_<strong>Keywords: </strong>_Disability, Artist William Brewer, Independence, Advocacy, Dignity of Risk, Our Parallel Paths, Terry Brewer</p> <p>_<strong>Episode Summary: </strong>_Geralyn revisits Terri Brewer, the mother of artist William Brewer, with an intellectual disability, who recently transitioned from the family home into his own apartment. They discuss how Pennsylvania's housing pilot program, assistive technology, and waiver services made William's dream of independent living a reality, and what that journey looked like for the whole family. This inspiring episode is one you won't want to miss.</p> <p><strong>Topical Index: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Opening and Introductions [00:00]</li> <li>Recap of <a href="https://pnc.st/s/our-parallel-paths/4128f1f8/guardianship-vs-power-of-attorney-who-decides-who-decides-" rel="nofollow">Previous Episode</a> [01:22]</li> <li>William's Classroom Move [03:03]</li> <li>A Day in the Life [06:22]</li> <li>William's Move to Independent Living [06:57]</li> <li>William's Daily Life and Adjustment [19:24]</li> <li>Impacts on Terri and Her Family [37:18]</li> <li>Resources for other Families [42:34]</li> <li>What is Next? [46:35]</li> <li>Closing [51:02]</li> </ul> <h2></h2> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow">https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co</a></p> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/5fa3ad3b-c607-473f-a470-cb8706e40482" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/5fa3ad3b-c607-473f-a470-cb8706e40482</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
January 30, 2026
S6E2 - Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney - Who Decides Who Decides?
<h1>Guardianship vs, Power of Attorney: Who Decides Who Decides?</h1> <p><strong>part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series</strong></p> <p><strong>Recording Date:</strong> January 30, 2026</p> <p><strong>Transcript: </strong><a href="https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OPP_S06-E02_Guardianship-vs-Power-of-Attorney_Who-Decides-Who-Decides.txt" rel="nofollow">Download transcript HERE</a>.</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p> <p>disability, guardianship, power of attorney, POS, dignity of risk, decision making, choice, presume competence, Gerry Arango Deely, Our Parallel Paths, coming of age, transition</p> <p><strong>Episode summary: </strong></p> <p>This episode of "Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and For Me!" explores the critical legal question of "who decides who decides" for adults with intellectual disabilities. Host Dr. Geralyn Arango Deely examines two primary legal tools available to families: Guardianship and Power Of Attorney (POA).</p> <p><strong>Topical Index:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Introductions [00:00]</p> </li> <li> <p>The Concern [01:22]</p> </li> <li> <p>Information Gathering [07:20]</p> </li> <li> <p>Defining Guardianship [08:11]</p> </li> <li> <p>Defining Power Of Attorney [10:52]</p> </li> <li> <p>Comparing the Two [12:12]</p> </li> <li> <p>Who Decides Who Decides? [14:04]</p> </li> <li> <p>Closing [19:40]</p> </li> </ul> <p>Notes go here</p> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow">https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co</a></p> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/4128f1f8-2f15-4dd7-8e55-2530cdb00674" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/4128f1f8-2f15-4dd7-8e55-2530cdb00674</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
November 25, 2025
S6E1 - What About the Siblings?
<h1>What About the Siblings?</h1> <p><strong>part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series.</strong></p> <p>_<strong>Recording Date: </strong>_November 18, 2025</p> <p><strong>Transcript</strong>: <a href="https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/OPP_S06-E01_What-About-the-Siblings.txt" rel="nofollow">Download transcript HERE</a></p> <p><strong>Episode Summary</strong>: Gerry interviews two siblings - her daughter, Courtney Arango, & Dr. Meghan Burke, parent, sibling and researcher. They discuss the impact of having a sibling with a disability, and the expectations of caring for those siblings when parents are no longer able to. This important episode is one you won't want to miss.</p> <p><strong>Topical Index:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Introductions [00:00]</p> </li> <li> <p>Self-Introductions [04:05]</p> </li> <li> <p>Building family relationships [05:58]</p> </li> <li> <p>Desired futures for our siblings [08:20]</p> </li> <li> <p>Staying connected across a distance [11:33]</p> </li> <li> <p>Our futures roles [15:05]</p> </li> <li> <p>What research has shown [18:37]</p> </li> <li> <p>How can parents help? [23:20]</p> </li> <li> <p>Building a support network [31:35]</p> </li> <li> <p>Supporting the siblings-in-law / spouses [37:43]</p> </li> <li> <p>Other things we need to know [45:21]</p> </li> <li> <p>Closing [51:14]</p> </li> </ul> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co" rel="nofollow">https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co</a></p> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/2d1f9baf-bac4-4d0b-b4dd-128a205b842b" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/2d1f9baf-bac4-4d0b-b4dd-128a205b842b</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>
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