In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, host Devin 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. Follow John Fela on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/john_fela_1/), X (formerly Twitter) (https://x.com/jfelageller74), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/johnsspecialneedsblog/), and visit his website at https://johnfela.com/ subscribe to stay updated with our episodes. For all things Wheel With It Podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/wheelwithitpod.
00:00 Introduction to Disability Advocacy
00:43 Welcome to the Wheel With It Podcast
01:03 Meet John Fela: The Swiss Army Knife of Disability Advocacy
03:20 John's Journey into Advocacy
06:14 Challenges of Being a Special Needs Dad
09:58 The Three Cs for Blended Families
14:55 Johnny and Friends: A Global Christian Disability Organization
21:11 Navigating Education and Independence for Special Needs
28:23 The Importance of Community
35:42 Closing Remarks and How to Connect
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