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To listen to the podcast click here. Welcome to the good things in life podcast. I'm Genia Stephen. You're listening to episode eight. Today, I want to talk a little bit more about vision. When people talk about having a vision for the life of your son or daughter with a disability, do you know what they mean? And why it's important? Or does it sound kind of airy fairy? Or are you confused about where to start? In episode 002, Darcy Elks describes vision and why it's important and you can find that episode at goodthingsinlife.org/002 or on your favourite podcast platform. Today I want to talk a little bit more about why a vision for the life of your son or daughter with a disability is absolutely crucial…

Find the transcript for this episode here. Does having a “vision” sound airy fairy to you? It’s not. It’s actually social science. And it’s crucial to the life of people with a disability. Why do I say its crucial? If we don’t set our own direction towards the good things in life then people’s lives tend to follow the path that society sets. And that path includes some not great things like a life defined by special places for special people and not many typical opportunities for the good things in life that we all want. It is crucial that we set our own destination to avoid this. How does one begin creating a vision? Start by thinking of the age of the person you care about with a disability.…

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#008 3 Steps to begin creating your vision Transcript

#008 3 steps to begin creating your vision