well for starters, i have a college diploma as a developmental services worker. you might be thinking, what is that? well a developmental services worker is someone who works with and supports people who have an intellectual or physical disability whether it be in a group home, community organization, or on a one on one basis.

unfortunately, i am currently not working in that specific field, but it is my hope to be back in the field.

speaking of employment, i recently have been hired by my landlord to work as a maintenance person for my apartment building and the one beside it.

now onto the topic of faith, it plays an important part in my life whether it be in my family, at work, or in the community. it plays an important role especially how i live the gospel in my life through word and action. i do my very best to be christ like to others. another way i live the gospel is through my blog postings and other forms of media.

i believe in being real about my faith and not being phony.

that’s all for now.

god bless,

joe

Photo Credit: Dan's Mom took the picture, Dan cropped the pictur

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1. Susie Kay(fictitious name to protect source) Intro ID – –clip play
2. Intro theme  -clip play(32sec.)
3. “Happy New Year” by J.E.L.L.i 0:00–0:16 clip play; at 0:16 fade down;30sec fade more;
4. Intro talk = what’s happening in today’s show? 3:40- who is the co-host: mike or ry?
   1. Dan begins with welcome “good morning, good afternoon, or good evening,etc..”
   2. (at about 4:19 time, plug Dan available to speak via Skype?)
   3. Feature Interview with Mike Sabath, founder of HundredsofHands.com and musical artist of “Hand in Hand” song; play audio clip from hand in Hand video=00:00-00:28
   4. Spread the word to end the word; News; Feedback; Final Song
5. In Between Sundays Podcast Promo -clip play(52sec.) 5:18 time
6. SO Message Bumper -clip play(17sec.) 6:07 time
7. Mike Interview-clip play (6:34 length) 6:22-12:56 time
8. AbilityBeyondDisability RadioAD garyfox -clip play(1min.+1sec.) 12:57-13:55 time
9. Daniele Intro ID – 6 sec. -clip play(0:10sec.) 13:56-14:04 time
10. Spread the word to end the word bumper-clip play(34sec.) 14:05 time  (14:51 time: What’s spread the word; end the p-word[podcast] or r-word[retard]?)
    1. 10Spread the Word to End the Word Talk play”proof is in the pudding” 2:24sec.)
    2. choose to play audio from STW minidoc:
       1. play audio from end of STW minidoc 18:59-19:34 time
11. 11News bumper -clip play(24sec.)
    1. News Talk 20:26 time
       1. mention Special Olympics blog: awesome resources for news on the SO movement
       2. discuss blog post article from National Catholic Register by Mark Shea 21:22; 23:32 time
          1. “Let Me Tell You About My Friend Drewey” by Mark Shea, National Catholic Register Blogger
             1. Source: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/let-me-tell-you-about-my-friend-drewey/
       3. discuss articles from source: http://www.patriciaebauer.com
       4. Upcoming Events:
       5. Special Olympics Illinois
       6. Special Olympics International (2011 Games) 34:30: How long does it take Ry to guess where SO Games is?
12. 12Feedback bumper -clip play(32sec.)
    1. Talk: 36:36 time=Mystery Kid Voice: “Is there a kid in the studio?”
    2. 36:42-35:53 feedback
    3. 35:39 begins Joe Sales’ Intro Podcast ID
       1. Feedback from:
          1. Chris Sauter
          2. Billy
          3. Mike
          4. Michael
          5. Joe
          6. Kyle from Praise Pictures 39:11 = Answer Kyle’s question, “How did you hear about the film and where did you get it if you don’t mind me asking?”
    4. How can you send feedback?  Email? voicemail? comment at SpecialChronicles.com or at SO Fan Community, FB Page (facebook.com/specialchroniclespodcast)
    5. 41:00 time= Google Voice Widget
13. 13Maria Shriver PSA generic -clip play(31sec.) 43:28 time
14. Talk: Coming soon on the next podcast:
    1. Interview with a young person from Singapore  who volunteers for SO in swimming
       1. play 0:11-0:18 audio-Chocohall’s video “Project For Awesome 2010: SO”
          1. Courtesy of Chocohall (aka… Emily”)
       2. interview with an athlete, peer partner, and coach who attended USA National Games
       3. my testimony; my summer games narration from slideshow
       4. interview with teacher(s) who work in Special Education
       5. 48:15 time= Dan mentions the term”fritz”, referring to a podcast produced in 2009 that has since podfaded; but to what podcast is he referring to? Listen in and find out!
15. Final Words Talk:
    1. Closing Thoughts
       1. Thanks: you listening; Mike for taking the time to be interviewed
       2. Reminders: Help Donate to Hundreds of Hands; Help Donate Special Olympics; pledge not to use r-word at r-word.org; check out links in show notes for everything mentioned in today’s show at SpecialChronicles.com; looking forward to hearing your feedback your intros (“Hi my name is__ and I’m from__and you’re listening to the Special Chronicles Podcast.”): 47:00 to 47:06, Ry demonstrates how to leave an intro.
    2. 49:12 time: Fade final song in: Until next week’s podcast, Take Care and God Bless.
16. Final song: “Hand in Hand” by Mike Sabath and Friends -clip play(4:18 time)
17. 49:15 time: Closing Theme Music -clip play(36sec.)
18. 53:59 end: Laugh-Out-Loud Bloopers // 54:00 Blooper Background music is “Papal Disco” Courtesy of Popple
19. 56:06 = Why might this be a bad day to record the podcast? Listen and see if you can find out why.
20. 56:25: Dan’s “Not a pig” – listen at find out the meaning behind this funny phrase.

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Links for this episode:

• Hundreds of Hands – “Hand in Hand” website

◦ E-mail Mike at hundredsofhands@gmail.com

◦ Hundreds of Hands Facebook Page

◦ Mike Sabath and friends “Hand in Hand” Music Video

◦ Donations to Hundreds of Hands will be donated to Ability Beyond Disability and Special Olympics

• Article-Blog Post from National Catholic Register by NCR blogger, Mark Shea:

◦ “Let Me Tell You About My Friend Drewey” by Mark Shea, National Catholic Register Blogger

• Articles Source: PatriciaBauer.com

◦ US Airways ejects man with wheelchair: ‘Too disabled to fly’

◦ More colleges welcome students with intellectual disabilities

◦ Georgia settles ADA suit over confinement of people with disabilities

• Ability Beyond Disability

• Special Olympics Illinois Events

• Special Olympics World Games 2011

• Special Olympics Blog

• In Between Sundays Podcast

• Best Buddies

Spread the Word Mini-Doc Produced by Daniel

Preview of next week’s podcast: Project For Awesome 2010: Special Olympics – testimony on being involved in SO as a young person

Give the power of sport to one more person – Donate Now to Special Olympics!

The World of Special Olympics Blog (SO’s New Blog!!)

Special Chronicles Blog

Joe’s Blog

Ry’s Facebook Page

Star Quest Production Network- find many great Catholic shows on SQPN.com

Music Credits:

Theme music: “Come On” by Ethan Neslun and Omorro Hogan

Final Song: “Happy New Year” by J.E.L.L.i. courtesy of Podsafe Music Network at music.mevio.com

Spread the Word to End the Word and Movie segment bumper Background music: Courtesy of Popple

Blooper background music: “Papal Disco” – Courtesy of Popple

Final Song: * “Hand in Hand” by Mike Sabath and Friends

* Watch the “Hand in Hand” Music Video

* Download “Hand in Hand – Single” on iTunes

Episode Photo Credit: “Hands from Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games” by Daniel.

Other interesting links:

John C. McGinley PSA video Spread the Word to End the Word

Click here to see how you can make a difference to spread the word to end the word

Take the r-word pledge here.

Spread The Word Toolkit

Help Support Special Olympics Illinois with a donation.

Connect with Dan:

Dan’s personal website for his speaking, media appearances, writings, blogs, photos, videos, and more!

Dan’s Facebook Profile, Facebook Page, Twitter, Special Olympics Fan Community, SQPN Community, Audioboo

This podcast was recorded live on ustream. You too can join the crowd and see funny bloopers that don’t make the final cut that you hear, by going to http://live.specialchronicles.com/. Just keep an eye out for a tweet or facebook update for when Dan will ustream next.

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Click Here for a PDF of a Special Christmas2010 ECard from Daniel.   With the cost of mailing out personal cards to everyone that would cost too much so here is an e-card.  The e-card picture can be found on the SpecialOlympics.org website and I believe that the photo truly says it all and is worth 1000 words!  If you are curious in what I’ve been up to (now why would you be? It’s about others not me.), but if you are, there are links to DanSmrokowski.com and SpecialChronicles.com at the bottom of the PDF E-card. And, remember to read the fine print because that is your Christmas gift from me.

Have a blessed Christmas friends,

Daniel

Special Chronicles Podcast, Host/Producer

E-mail Feedback: specialchronicles@gmail.com

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This mini-documentary was produced for the fall 2010 Essential Multimedia Skills Course final project and also to help in raising awareness of the “r-word” issue that is spreading across the country and world. This video was filmed on location at Roosevelt University (RU) in Chicago, IL. With RU’s social justice mission, this is an issue that vitally needs to be addressed and made aware on-and off-campus. Daniel is in his 3rd year at RU, a Special Olympics Illinois Athlete & Global Messenger, a college radio DJ, and the host and producer of the Special Chronicles Podcast(specialchronicles.com/​).

***Please Note: This video does have a few audio glitches so please watch for the message in raising awareness of respect, acceptance, and unity.***

SOURCE CREDITS:
RU Staff:Jeff, Angela, Margaret
RU Students: Max, Becky, Jerryce
Roosevelt University’s Academic Success Center
Roosevelt University’s Disability Services

Sarah Palin & Family Photo: richardschiropractic.com

“The Ringer[2005]” Clip: Conundrum Entertainment
Video Clip Source

Photos from Special Olympics Summer Games 2008: Courtesy of Daniel Smrokowski

Music:
Courtesy of FreePlayMusic.com: Get Into You (4:58) – Found on Classic Jazz Vol 4 (Composed by: Mark Allaway, PRS; Published by: Freeplaymusic, BMI)
“Be A Fan” By David Steffan

Filmed/Edited/Produced by: Daniel Smrokowski
SpecialChronicles.com

Read the blog Post that accompanies this video.
Click here to watch this video on vimeo.

"The Proof..." that Dan was born prematurely.

As someone who was born 3 and 1/3 months premature, had a lot of medical and developmental problems to overcome, and was diagnosed with a learning disability, it seems as if there are certain labels that all of us with disabilities are given by society and today I would like to you to ponder the following thoughts and questions: why it may be unfair and disrespectful to “label” us.  For example, learning disabilities (or “L.D.” as it is commonly referred to), Down Syndrome, ADHD, Autism, etc… to name a few.    Why does society give us these label   I believe that people should recognize us as equal and respect us, include us, and by labeling us we are set aside and sometimes under appreciated.  I also believe for a fact that those of us diagnosed with an intellectual disability do NOT have disabilities BUT we have ABILITIES.  With that being said, I ask you to join me and many people across the world in pledging to promote the new r-word: which us respect by going to to r-word.org/.

Photo Credit: Sean McGaughey, CatholicRoundup.com, using Dan's digital SLR camera, on the set of "This Is The Day" at CatholicTV in Boston

Short true nonfiction story for you: It all began in the summer of 2008-June to be exact, when I attended the summer games for the second consecutive year.  Once we arrived, a strange feeling came upon me: I had a crush on a fellow teammate swimmer: a shorter, little bit older girl. I do not see her with a disability nor myself. And so I think an attraction had a started. About 2 years have passed… We are back at our swim practice that’s weekly and therefore we see each other once a week. Somehow through the power of God I have come to find out from another friend and directly her that she likes me and so do I. She even gave me her phone number and we both wanted to see a movie… So I eventually called her and hung up… Because I was NERVOUS to speak to her. Wow. Daniel. What were you thinking? Flash forward to today: she had not returned to swim team. And so I guess what she had told me about moving away had in fact come true … Or has it not? Do I still have a chance? What do you think? Add your comments on this blog post or email me at specialchronicles@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Be a fan of respect.

One final interesting, outstanding, and awesome fact:

According to Special Olympics Illinois: “we will serve more participants in 2010 than the prior year, our 10th consecutive year of growth!  Help Special Olympics Illinois with a year-end gift and join us in changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Your generosity enables Special Olympics to provide sports training, competitions and other programs that benefit athletes, their families and their communities. Make your tax-deductible gift before Dec. 31 by clicking here.”

The topic will be: People with Disabilities – Their place in Catholic New Media

Keep an eye out for it by going to the media page on my blog, or by going directly to Special Chronicles

The Episode is slated to air sometime in January. Pre-recording is scheduled for this month.

Editor’s Note: This episode will be released around the Christmas/New Year holiday as a bonus podcast.

hello everyone,  my name is joe sales. i am a guest blogger here at the special chronicles blog. i am grateful to dan for this opportunity to help spread the word about people with disabilities and how they have a place in the world. i encourage you to check out my own personal blog by clicking here

i believe my postings on the special chronicles blog will only compliment what daniel is trying to do with this blog and podcast.

– joe

Photo Credit: Daniel Smrokowski, 2008 Summer Games-Illinois Special Olympics

In this episode, I feature the live audio from a brief speech I gave to the Elmhurst Police Department on November 18th; talk about the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR); 2011 Polar Plunges registration is now open; upcoming events in Illinois Special Olympics and Worldwide Special Olympics events; mention an “in the spotlight” two minute video where a coach found inspiration and role models in SO athletes; EKS Challenge; a recap of the 2010 SEASPAR Swim Meet will hopefully encourage you to get involved in Special Olympics; mention Unify Sports and ask if any listeners are involved; when is the 2011 national spread the word to end the word day and remind you to continue to raise awareness of respect, acceptance, unity and inclusion and take the pledge at r-word.org; a preview of a new movie coming to theaters in Spring 2011 called There Be Dragons; Feedback from Barbara and Michael; podcast promos included “RUInspired”, Catholic Pilot, SQPN, and Maria Shriver PSA for Best Buddies; close today’s show with thanks and reminders to check out the show notes for links and to be a fan of respect; Final Song: “Heist” – Courtesy of Popple

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Links for this episode:

1. •Law Enforcement Torch Run – Special Olympics Illinois
2. •Blog post I wrote about the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
3. •Law Enforcement Torch Run POLAR PLUNGE – Register Now!
4. •2011 Illinois Polar Plunges video -30 seconds
5. •Special Olympics Illinois website
6. •Special Olympics Events page
7. •Special Olympics International Events
8. •Special Olympics Coach Vicky M. found inspiration and role models in Special Olympics athletes (2:23 length)
9. •EKS Challenge – read about it and see photos
10. •SEASPAR website
11. •Special Olympics UNIFIED SPORTS BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
12. •John C. McGinley PSA video Spread the Word to End the Word
13. • Click here to see how you can make a difference to spread the word to end the word
14. •Take the r-word pledge here.
15. •spread the word toolkit
16. •There Be Dragons – Official Movie Site – In Theaters Spring 2011
17. •RUInspired? – college radio show Dan hosts
18. •Catholic Pilot Podcast with Capt. Jeff (Also on SQPN.com)
19. •Star Quest Production Network- find many great Catholic shows on SQPN.com
20. •Click Here to help support SQPN continue another year–you can help with your prayers and/or financially support, they are a tax deductible non-profit organization.
21. •Maria Shriver PSA for Best Buddies – an inspiring non-profit.
22. •Help Support Special Olympics Illinois with a donation.

Connect with Dan:

Dan’s personal website for his speaking, media appearances, writings, blogs, photos, videos, and more!

Dan’s Facebook Profile, Facebook Page, Twitter, Special Olympics Fan Community, SQPN Community, Audioboo

Music Credits:

Theme music: “Come On” by Ethan Neslun and Omorro Hogan

“you have earned it” by David Steffan

Final Song: “Heist” – Courtesy of Popple

Spread the Word to End the Word and Movie segment bumper Background music: Courtesy of Popple

Curious about the new camera angle view of the live recording of this episode? Click Here to watch the live UNEDITED recording of Special Chronicles Podcast #16.

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From youtube video description:

“Actor John C. McGinley of “Scrubs” shares a message about why you should pledge to stop using the word “retard(ed)” and begin helping Special Olympics and Best Buddies International create a world of respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us on 3.3.10 to make your pledge to end the R-word.”

Go to www.r-word.org to make your pledge to end R-word!

From the youtube page description for this video:

“One” is a music video created at the 2009 Special Olympics Illinois Youth Leadership Forum that brought together high school students with and without disabilities as agents of change – to foster dignity and acceptance of all people in their high school communities. See the song lyrics and read more about the Youth Forum at Click Here for more information about the Youth Leadership Forum