Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and Me!

About Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and Me!

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!”

Publisher

Networks for Training and Development, Inc.

Category

business · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jun 2022

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   S6E5 - Child in Care Spousal Benefit: What’s That?

   Child in Care Spousal Benefit: What’s That? Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series ** Recording Date: 09/10/2026 Transcript: Download Transcript Here! (https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OPP_S06-E05_Child_in_Care_Spousal_Benefit_What_is_that.txt) Keywords: Disability, Social Security, Child-in-Care Spousal Benefit, Disabled Adult Child (DAC), SSI, Medicare, Retirement Planning, Caregiving, Our Parallel Paths, Geralyn, Michael Episode Summary: Geralyn is joined by her husband, Michael Deely, to explore a little-known Social Security provision called the Child-in-Care Spousal Benefit. Using a fictional family case study, they break down who may qualify, how the benefit works alongside Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits, and why the Social Security “deeming rule” matters. They also discuss earnings limits, Medicare, retirement planning, and the questions families may want to ask as they consider whether this benefit could be part of their own financial planning. Topical Index: Opening, Introductions, and an Important Disclaimer [00:13] Meet Brad, Janet, and Scott: Understanding the Child-in-Care Spousal Benefit [03:52] Eligibility, Benefit Amounts, and Earnings Limits [08:58] The Deeming Rule, Common Misconceptions, and Social Security Questions [15:26] Disabled Adult Child Benefits, Medicare, and Retirement Planning [21:52] Preparing to Apply, Resources, and Next Steps [25:09] Closing Reflections [29:10] Resources: YouTube channels: All Things Social Security - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AllThingsSocialSecurity) https://www.youtube.com/@MyGovExpert (https://www.youtube.com/@MyGovExpert) Articles: A Social Security Spousal Benefits Loophole for Caregivers (https://specialneedsanswers.com/spouses-may-qualify-for-early-social-security-benefits-if-they-care-for-a-child-with-disabilities-15637) Benefit Calculators: Open Social Security (https://opensocialsecurity.com/) SSA.tools (https://ssa.tools/#integration=opensocialsecurity.com) ** Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co (https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co) Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/b06f57ad-1794-4573-a52a-b82739fce5de (https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/b06f57ad-1794-4573-a52a-b82739fce5de) This podcast is powered by Pinecast (https://pinecast.com).

2. 

   13 Jul 2026

   S6E4 - Flying Beyond the Fears: Supporting Travelers with Disabilities, Anxiety, and Control Needs

   Flying Beyond the Fears: Supporting Travelers with Disabilities, Anxiety, and Control Needs Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series Recording Date: 06/18/2026 Transcript: Download Transcript Here! (https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/OPP_S06-E04_Flying-Beyond-The-Fears.txt) Keywords: Disability, Air Travel, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Autonomy, Fear of Flying, Our Parallel Paths, Geralyn, Nic Episode Summary: Geralyn shares the story of getting her son Nic, who has an intellectual disability, on a plane to Florida to see his great-grandmother. She reflects on what his "no" really meant, the strategies and resources that helped, and what she learned about fear, control, and autonomy along the way. A moving episode you won't want to miss. Topical Index: Opening and Introductions [00:00] The Trip to Florida and Nic's "No" [03:07] Understanding Demand Avoidance and Getting Past "No" [10:17] Resources and Strategies for Flying [16:42] The Visit, Saying Goodbye, and Closing Reflections [20:09] Resources: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance: https://learn.pdanorthamerica.org/products/digital_downloads/ten-page-PDA-guide (https://learn.pdanorthamerica.org/products/digital_downloads/ten-page-PDA-guide) Transportation Safety Administration: TSA cares https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/passenger-support (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares/passenger-support) TPT: Teachers Pay Teachers Social Stories: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?search=airplane%20social%20story (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?search=airplane%20social%20story) ** Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co (https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co) Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/52cb7df3-910c-464d-8826-d37c46a97831 (https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/52cb7df3-910c-464d-8826-d37c46a97831) This podcast is powered by Pinecast (https://pinecast.com).

3. 

   11 May 2026

   S6E3 - William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer

   William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series _Recording Date: _04/23/2026 Transcript: Download Transcript Here! (https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OPP_S06-E03_Following-Your-Lead-Update-with-Terri-Brewer.txt) (https://learning.networksfortraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OPP_S06-E03_Following-Your-Lead-Update-with-Terri-Brewer.txt) _Keywords: _Disability, Artist William Brewer, Independence, Advocacy, Dignity of Risk, Our Parallel Paths, Terry Brewer _Episode Summary: _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. Topical Index: Opening and Introductions [00:00] Recap of Previous Episode (https://pnc.st/s/our-parallel-paths/4128f1f8/guardianship-vs-power-of-attorney-who-decides-who-decides-) [01:22] William's Classroom Move [03:03] A Day in the Life [06:22] William's Move to Independent Living [06:57] William's Daily Life and Adjustment [19:24] Impacts on Terri and Her Family [37:18] Resources for other Families [42:34] What is Next? [46:35] Closing [51:02] Find out more at https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co (https://our-parallel-paths.pinecast.co) Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/5fa3ad3b-c607-473f-a470-cb8706e40482 (https://pinecast.com/feedback/our-parallel-paths/5fa3ad3b-c607-473f-a470-cb8706e40482) This podcast is powered by Pinecast (https://pinecast.com).

Who has been a guest on Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and Me!

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dawn Heiderscheidt
• Gerry Arango Deely
• Mark Solomon

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

386,860

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

60