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Friends For Life Podcast

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 12, 2025

In this episode, Tony Stuart, CEO of Friends for Life, shares practical, experience-based strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities looking to increase their waiver hours. With over 20 years in the field, Tony explains why using your current waiver is essential, how to properly document medical and...


May 7, 2025

Zack Gottsagen is breaking barriers and reshaping Hollywood. In this inspiring video, we explore Zack’s groundbreaking journey as an actor with Down syndrome—from his unforgettable leading role in The Peanut Butter Falcon alongside Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson to making history as the first person with Down...