The Swiss Army Knife of Disability Advocacy: A Conversation with John Fela | Wheel With It PodcastIn this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, host Devon Wieters talks with John Fela, who describes himself as the “Swiss Army Knife” of disability advocacy.John shares his journey as a parent of a son with autism and his roles as an advocate, teacher, and member of Johnny and Friends, a global Christian disability organization. John discusses the importance of community, the challenges faced by families and individuals with disabilities, and his Three C’s strategy for managing blended families.Tune in to hear real conversations about disability advocacy, community building, and more.Connect with JohnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_fela_1/X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/jfelageller74Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsspecialneedsblog/Website: https://johnfela.com/Follow the podcast and host Devon Wietershttps://wheelwithit.com/followusSubscribe to our YouTube channelhttps://wheelwithit.com/youtubeListen on your favorite audio platformhttps://getwheelwithit.comSubscribe to stay updated with our episodes.Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:05 Meet John Fela02:48 Parenting a Son with Autism05:12 Becoming a Disability Advocate08:04 The “Swiss Army Knife” of Disability Advocacy10:36 Working with Johnny and Friends13:18 Building Community and Support16:02 Challenges Facing Families with Disabilities18:45 The Three C’s Strategy for Blended Families22:14 Advice for Parents and Advocates25:03 Encouraging Inclusion and Accessibility27:18 Final Thoughts28:10 Where to Connect with John
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