S3E4 - Following Your Lead - an Interview with Teri Brewer

part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Gerry Arango, Ed.D.

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Following Your Lead - an Interview with Teri Brewer

Part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Gerry Arango, Ed.D.

Recording Date: December 5, 2023

Transcript: Download Transcript HERE

Keywords: SAU1, Self-Advocates United as One, Teri Brewer, William Brewer, Disability, independence, supporting independence, self-advocacy, advocacy, transition

Summary: In this episode, Gerry interviews parent Teri Brewer about her journey supporting her son William to live a meaningful life, and her involvement with SAU1 (Self Advocates United as One) with their work in promoting self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

Teri shares her journey of discovering William's abilities and advocating for his needs, and the importance of having a strong support system. The main focus for Teri and William's future is finding way to support William in pursuing his dream to live independently. Teri’s interview emphasizes the importance of following our family members’ lead and celebrating their achievements along the way. Notes go here

Topical Index:

Introductions [00:00]
SAU1 (Self Advocates United as One) [03:01]
How We Got Here [03:40]
Summer of Tears [04:31]
One Day At a Time [06:41]
School Years [06:16]
First Act of Advocacy [09:27]
Self-Direction [11:00]
Mom and Dad take a Vacation [12:51]
Gaining Confidence [14:07]
Following Wiliam's Lead [15:30]
Preparing for a Future Without Us [17:23]
Early Years - Finding Our Way Alone [18:29]
Transition [22:17]
The Importance of a Support System [25:43]
Never Getting Over the Wonder [27:36]
SAU1 revisited [30:49]
Preparing for the Future [34:11]
Closing [38:53]

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