Podcast
Raising Disabled
Hosted by Deonna Wade and Rhandyl Vinyard · EN
If you are a parent of a disabled child or have wondered what it's actually like and want to make sure EVERYBODY BELONGS, you're in the right place.
Please subscribe to Raising Disabled to have some fun with us as we discuss the extreme highs and lows that we and our guests have experienced raising a disabled child or living with a disability.
Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.
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Raising Disabled Voices - Brooklyn Boyer
3d ago01:13:06Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, we talked to Brooklyn Boyer about her injury to her C-5 vertebrae that resulted in becoming a quadriplegic. We talked about her therapy journey, her upcoming wedding, what she does when she is having a tough day, and how her faith has gotten her through her darkest days.You can follow Brooklyn online @brooklyn.boy3r and on TikTok!Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →Avoiding Glass Child Syndrome with Deanna Dawson, LPC
2w ago01:17:31Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode of Raising Disabled, we are talking about how to avoid "glass child syndrome" with Deanna Dawson LPC. Deanna is co-owner of The Springs Therapy in Lubbock, Texas and is a parent of her disabled daughter Joy. You can learn more about her family in our episode Deanna Raising Joy.Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →Vernon Jackson - The Purpose Driven Barber
May 2900:54:54Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Vernon Jackson about cutting disabled children's hair, his viral haircut videos, and why he has decided to make this into a ministry for the disabled community. To learn more about how to donate a haircut to a child, visit Vernon's website at giftedevent.com and follow him on Instagram and TikTok too!Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →Raising Disabled Voices - Dr. Tye Martin
May 1501:16:23Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, we talk to Dr. Tye Martin about his life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, his academic career, and what it's like living with a disability.You can follow Tye on Instagram @dr.tyedmartin or subscribe to his podcast The TYEPOD HERE.Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →High Low Buffalo - May 2026
May 100:36:54Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from spring break, Easter, and the past few weeks. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →Stacy Raising Addy
Apr 1701:08:08Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Stacy Faulkner about raising her daughter Addy with Cerebral Palsy and their adoption journey. You can learn more about Stacy by following their story on Facebook.Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →Dumb Things People Say - God Never Gives You More Than You Can Handle with guest Chad Bird
Apr 300:55:39Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode of Dumb Things People Say we talk about the popular phrase “God never gives you more than you can handle” with our special guest Chad Bird.Chad is a Scholar in Residence at 1517, where he brings his deep knowledge of Scripture and theology to readers, listeners, and audiences around the world. You can learn more about Chad by following him on Instagram at @chadlbird or listen to his podcast HERE.Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →Raising Disabled Voices - Logan Knowles
Mar 2000:45:21Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode of Raising Disabled, Deonna and Rhandyl raise the voice of Logan Knowles. Logan opens up about his birth story and Cerebral Palsy diagnosis. He shares the challenges of learning to walk as a child and reaching independence by age eleven. He tells us about how sports—especially skiing—transformed his life and confidence while living with cerebral palsy. Logan also talks about his experience training for and completing the NYC Marathon and his passion for speaking and nonprofit work to inspire others. You can learn more about Logan by visiting his website https://loganknowles.fit and on Instagram @logan_knowles14.Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →High Low Buffalo - March 2026
Mar 600:29:43Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the first few months of the year. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Transcribe →Grace Raising Nella
Feb 2000:57:55Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, we talked to Grace Grutter about raising her daughter Nella, who has SMA.To find out more about Grace, follow her on Instagram @bowennellaandco Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
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