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 - 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
Transcribe →What It's Like Having Nurses In Our Home 24/7
Feb 601:02:47Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to raise a disabled child with home health nurses in your home—every day, all the time. The good, the awkward, the funny, and the parts no one prepares you for.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 - Miracle Pelayo
Jan 2300:55:24Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, we talked to actress, model, and disability advocate Miracle Pelayo. To find out more about Miracle, visit her website miraclepelayo.com or follow her on Instagram @miraclepelayooficial TikTok @miraclepelayo_ or Twitter/X @miraclepelayo20 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 - January 2026
Jan 900:46:54Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the holiday break. We share all about our Thanksgiving, Christmas, family events, and everything in between that made our holidays so fun this 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 →Jesus and Disability with Chris H. Hulshof
Nov 1401:04:44Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl talk with Dr. Chris Hulshof, author of Jesus and Disability: A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Church. He shares how raising his son with disabilities has shaped his faith, theology, and approach to ministry.Together, they discuss why disability isn’t something to fix but something to embrace, how Jesus modeled inclusion, and what churches can do to create spaces where everyone belongs.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 - October 2025
Oct 3100:38:13Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the past month. From anniversary vacations, to speaking engagements, to family loss and emergencies, it's been an exciting 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 →Are We Better Parents After Raising Disabled Children?
Oct 1700:38:51Tap to summarizeText Us!Parenting changes us—but parenting a disabled child has transformed us in ways we never expected. In this episode, we talk about how raising our disabled daughters has reshaped our views on parenting, life, and ourselves. Are we better parents now…or just different ones?Drawing from comments from our incredible community on Instagram and Facebook, this conversation explores the joys, guilt, resilience, and growth that come from raising disabled kids.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 →The Butterfly Pig
Oct 300:36:05Tap to summarizeText Us!In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to pediatric oncology nurse Mary Jenner, the founder of The Butterfly Pig. She has created an innovative company that is making toys that mirror real medical equipment that children interact with in the hospital and at home. If you would like to donate towards a child receiving a toy from The Butterfly Pig to reduce that child's anxiety surrounding their medical equipment, check out her Wishful Wings program. 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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