Jun 25, 2025
Born in France in 1809, Louis Braille lost his sight at the age of three—but that didn’t stop him from leaving a lasting mark on the world. In this inspiring episode, we explore how a tragic childhood accident led to one of the most transformative inventions in history: the Braille writing system. As a student at...
Jun 25, 2025
In this insightful episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé is joined by nurse educator Michael Sigelman, who brings a wealth of experience and passion to improving healthcare practices for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Michael shares how his early experiences shaped his career...
May 14, 2025
Megan Bomgaars is a trailblazing advocate, entrepreneur, and star of the Emmy-winning show Born This Way. Born with Down syndrome, Megan rose to national prominence through her viral video Don't Limit Me, where she passionately called for inclusion, opportunity, and respect for people with developmental disabilities....
May 5, 2025
On this episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with two remarkable nurses—Patty Haberkorn and Deanna Cox—at the Illinois Developmental Disabilities Nurses Conference. With a combined four decades of experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Patty and...
Apr 30, 2025
Ludwig van Beethoven's legacy goes far beyond his music—it's a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit. Though he began to lose his hearing in his late 20s, Beethoven refused to let disability define him. Instead, he found new ways to compose, using vibration, intuition, and innovation to craft some of...