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

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Dignity Of Risk
Guardianship
Power Of Attorney
William Brewer
Nic
Epilepsy
Community Living
18th Birthday
Office Of Developmental Programs
Emergency Room
Self Advocates United As One
Housing Pilot
Philadelphia

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 pat... more

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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!

Keywords: Disability, Air Travel, Pathologi... more

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William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer

Part of Our Parallel Paths Podcast Series

_Recording Date: _04/23/2026

Transcript: Download Transcript Here!

_Keywords: _Disability, Artist William Brewer, Independence, Advocacy, Dignity o... more

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Guardianship vs, Power of Attorney: Who Decides Who Decides?

part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series

Recording Date: January 30, 2026

Transcript: Download transcript HERE.

Keywords:

disability, guardianship, power of attorney, POS, di... more

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What About the Siblings?

part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series.

_Recording Date: _November 18, 2025

Transcript: Download transcript HERE

Episode Summary: Gerry interviews two siblings - her daughter, Courtney Arango, & Dr. Meghan Burk... more

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Terri Brewer
William's mother, active in SAU1
Self Advocates United as One (SAU1)
Episode: S6E3 - William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer
Meghan Burke
Professor of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Episode: S6E1 - What About the Siblings?

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Dr. Geraldine Arango-Dealy
Primary host guiding the discussion, with emphasis on guardianship, autonomy, and practical steps for families, often referencing advocacy and policy resources.

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S6E1 - What About the Siblings?
Q: What practical steps are you taking now to prepare for the future?
The group discusses creating a binder with documents, establishing a support circle, and organizing “day in the life” notes to capture routines and preferences for Nick, to guide future caretaking decisions.
S6E1 - What About the Siblings?
Q: How do you see the future role of siblings in Nick's life, and is there overlap with what he wants?
Courtney describes a balance of desire to be involved and the realistic challenges of distance, while also hoping to maintain Nick's independence and happiness through coordinated support.
S6E1 - What About the Siblings?
Q: What do you wish for your sibling's life, apart from your caregiving role?
Meghan emphasizes prioritizing Nick's own goals: independence, meaningful work, social connections, and the ability to choose his living arrangements, with family support aligned to his preferences.
S6E3 - William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer
Q: What advice would you share with families aiming to support a loved one seeking their own place?
Terri stresses the importance of starting with the support system, being open to flexible arrangements, and listening to the loved one's desires. She highlights the value of gradual, supported independence and learning from each step rather than chasing perfection.
S6E3 - William Moved Himself... An Update with Terri Brewer
Q: Where are you now with William, and how did you get there?
Terri explains William moved into his own apartment through a state-funded housing pilot, after proving he could manage during the day and then at night with support. She describes the process of applying, securing a waiver, and coordinating with a supports coordinator and landlords.

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Recent episodes center on planning for loved ones with disabilities as they transition to adulthood and independent living, while balancing caregiver responsibilities, autonomy, and safety. Topics span guardianship versus power of attorney, funding and supports for housing pilots, the role of siblings in long-term care, and the principle of dignity of risk in community living. Across conversations, practical tools emerge—document binders, family circles, and structured decision-making—along with personal narratives about aging parents, family dynamics, and the evolving roles of caregivers. The pacing is personal and reflective, often blending lived experience with guidance from advocacy groups and educators, making it useful for families na... more

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