Welcome to our IEP Podcast Page where we can help YOU be your own best advocate and use your voice for the advancement of your goals, your education, your future.
Listen to our introduction podcast!
Follow the links below to listen to the Independence, Inc. IEPodcast Introduction
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chase-your-dreams-podcast/id1672435895?i=1000730466165
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JT8KgWIGaZIIx0ExB8Ifx?si=oGWLHAL2S5eUzQnYGh-UgA
What is the IEPodcast?
The IEP Podcast is a new program under our Kansas Youth Transition Network Program that helps youth and young adults with an IEP find their voice, talk about their hopes, dreams and interests, and paves the way for successful IEP meetings. Here’s how it works:
- any student with an IEP is eligible and invited into our program
- we meet with you at our office to do a quick program intake and get to know you through casual conversation
- schedule a time to produce the podcast
- student comes in to our office studio and we run through how the podcast will work and what to do
- we hit record, introduce ourselves and we start the conversation by asking the participant to tell us about themselves
- we lead the conversation flow from there and through the podcast we learn all about the participants
- interests
- talents
- goals
- dreams for the future
- likes/dislikes
- ideas
- and more
- we edit and produce the IEPodcast to be added to Spotify and Apple Music
- we share the link with the participant and they can share it with their IEP team either during or before their IEP meeting, and may also share with family, friends etc.
Why should I participate in an IEP Podcast?
The biggest reason for participating in our IEP Podcast program is to advocate for yourself on your terms, in a creative and fun way, and to set yourself on a trajectory for a thriving future. Other benefits include:
- You get a $50 VISA gift card for participating!
- Growing your skill and confidence level in self-advocacy and effective communication
- Meeting some really cool people in our office!
- Creating an IEP that is focused on YOUR input, YOUR needs and YOUR goals
- Being a rockstar podcaster!
How do I sign up to participate in a podcast?
Participating is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Simply contact our program manager and we’ll set up a time for you to come in, do the intake, get to know you and answer any questions you have.
Contact: Amy Ballinger, Kansas Youth Transition Network (KYTN) and IEPodcast Program Manager
aballinger@independenceinc.org | 785-371-1646 | 11010 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS 66109
View and Download the IEPodcast Flyer HERE