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Finding Common Ground

Finding Common Ground

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 Many families feel like they're treading water, especially those living with autism and other developmental differences. As your hosts, we get it, and we know this frustration all too well.

In response, we've created tried-and-true strategies that help everyday people achieve extraordinary things. Even those who might have doubted themselves can borrow our confidence, follow one of our "blueprints," and with a supportive community cheering them on, make the impossible happen.

Each success inspires those coming up behind us, creating a ripple effect of positive change—Which is why we'll never run out of content!Our podcast tackles tough issues head-on with unfiltered conversations focused on solutions.

We won't avoid "the elephant in the room"—in fact, we'll invite it to dinner! Our unique format appeals to people from across the globe, offering strategies that turn efforts for one into advocacy for the greater good. We breakdown topics like innovative housing, effective self-advocacy, and healthcare complexities, guided by our audience on what to cover next.

Each episode offers fresh perspectives, featuring many guests you won't find on mainstream platforms. We intentionally invite differing viewpoints because finding common ground with those we see as obstacles is the surest way to create new and innovative solutions.

Join our Supporter's Club and check out our merch. Let’s ensure the A/I/DD community's voice is heard. If you want to dig deeper, schedule a session with us. We happily work one-on-one, develop trainings, and offer public speaking engagements to assist individuals and organizations in promoting things like inclusivity and equity.

Join our community, plant seeds of positive change, and before you know it, you'll be moving mountains with us! Want to support our mission and access exclusive content? Join our Supporter's Club and check out our merch.

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  • Autism Dad & Paramedic: Prep for Emergencies

    Autism Dad & Paramedic: Prep for Emergencies
    2025/10/30
    How many times have you had to educate the people trying to help your child with autism?

    In this episode of Finding Common Ground, Steve talks with Matt Yelton, a paramedic, flight medic, and autism dad who lives and breathes this reality every day. When emergencies happen, Matt has been on both sides — the parent advocating for his child, and the first responder called to help.

    He shares how his personal experiences inspired him to train first responders across New York to recognize when behaviors are rooted in autism, not defiance and how families can prepare before a crisis ever happens.

    “The best thing you can do at the start of the school year is figure out who these kids are and talk to their educators, talk to their families, learn what makes them tick.”

    You’ll also hear:

    What to do before a crisis so first responders are ready to help your child

    Why dads need to be part of the advocacy conversation

    How real change happens when parents and professionals learn from each other

    This one will leave you better prepared and more hopeful about the helpers who show up when it matters most.

    Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app, and join us in Finding Common Ground between families and first responders.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/finding-common-ground--6199849/support.
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    34 分
  • 🎧 Showing Up Without Burning Out: The Unfiltered Catch-Up

    🎧 Showing Up Without Burning Out: The Unfiltered Catch-Up
    2025/10/23
    What happens when two advocates hit pause on the chaos and just talk it out?Heather and Steve take a breather from the headlines and just talk. In this unfiltered catch-up, they open up about juggling life, advocacy, and everything in between — from Heather’s upcoming trip to the First Place Global Symposium to Steve’s work with the National Council on Severe Autism.
    They trade stories, laughter, and strategy on how to keep showing up without burning out, diving into transition challenges, teasing their upcoming guest lineup, and showing how the right conversation can make all the difference. Listen now for a real, no-guest look behind the movement they’re building together.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/finding-common-ground--6199849/support.
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    37 分
  • 🎙️ Barrier Demolition with Kurt Roskopf

    🎙️ Barrier Demolition with Kurt Roskopf
    2025/10/20
    What happens when we stop patting ourselves on the back for “special” inclusion—and start building communities where accommodations are normal, and leadership is shared?In this episode, Heather and Steve talk with Kurt Roskopf, disability ally and founder of the Everybody Skis program. When a skier who needed some accommodations was sent home dry, Kurt felt awful—and that moment reframed how he approached every day after that. It set in motion a movement that redefined inclusion across Wisconsin and beyond.Steve first met Kurt through the Helpipedia initiative—a national collaboration connecting families, educators, and professionals to disability resources. We discuss this as well as what real inclusion looks like. Moving from symbolic gestures to structural change. which gives you a blueprint for rethinking belonging in your own community.Blueprint for Barrier DemolitionKurt’s journey reveals lessons that can reshape how we approach everything—from the way we build teams and plan community events to how we design classrooms, businesses, or neighborhood spaces. The blueprint that emerges isn’t about following exact steps, but about rethinking how we show up and realizing that small shifts can spark big change.Listeners will leave asking themselves:
    • What would true inclusion look like in my space?
    • How might I remove one barrier this week?
    • Who could I invite to lead beside me instead of waiting to be invited?
    Kurt’s reflections remind us that we’re not just making room for people—we’re rebooting the way our communities work. Real inclusion isn’t a one-time act of kindness; it’s a redesign of how we live, learn, and lead together.You’ll hear moments that stay with you:“When people with disabilities lead, they teach us how to move mountains.”
    “We’re not just opening doors—we’re rebooting the whole planet so everyone can walk through.”

    Learn More
    Helpipedia.org
    kurt@spiritofthegame.org

    Text or call: (262) 372-1754If you're ready to move beyond the feel-good photo-op and build true belonging in your own hometown, this episode is your invitation to start.









    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/finding-common-ground--6199849/support.
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    42 分
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