Adapting Toys for Accessible Play with Greg Nakata, AIA

Join Chasity and Kathryn as they dive into the complex but fascinating world of sensory processing. They take an in depth look at each sensory system and break them apart to give the listener a thorough understanding of the system and what happens when they are not integrated correctly. Chasity and Kathryn have a lighthearted chat about a complex subject, making it accessible to everyone! Kathryn is a Occupational Therapist, an author, and a former teacher, who effectively and passionately teaches others about the sensory system, empowering parents to help their own children. Her book, "How to be a brain Executive," has helped countless people better understand the sensory needs of their own children. And, her brand new online learning platform for parents goes even more in depth in assisting caregivers to take control of their child's sensory health. Connect with Kathryn here: Website: ⁠https://www.brainexecutiveprogram.com/⁠ Online Courses: ⁠https://www.brainexecutiveprogram.com/online-learning⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brain_executive_program/⁠ Connect with Chasity here: Website: ⁠https://www.bluebeecollective.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/

Join Chasity and Karindy as they discuss a holistic and integrated approach to speech language pathology, connecting the brain, fascia, and other body systems to treating oral and language disorders. In this conversation, Chasity and Karindy dive deep into the importance of airway, activation and movement of fascia, connecting the brain and body through touch, releasing tension, improving breathing, and so much more. Karindy Ong is a speech language pathologist and myofunctional therapist, who has extensive experience treating complex brain injured patients and effectively treating underlying issues, leading to a high rate of function and recovery. Connect with Karindy and learn more about Myohackers SLP: Website: ⁠www.myohackerslp.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/myohackerslp/⁠ MyoMagic at Home Course: ⁠https://myohackerslp.mykajabi.com/myomagic⁠ Connect with Chasity and learn more about Blue Bee Collective: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bluebeecollective.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/⁠⁠⁠ Join the Blue Bee Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7018019951616805/?ref=share_group_link⁠

Chasity speaks with Greg Nakata of Adapted Design about making play accessible to children with disabilities. Greg believes that play is a right for every child, and teaches parents and caregivers how to adapt toys to make play more accessible for everyone. Greg is an architect by trade and also a disability dad who, after discovering how expensive adapted toys for his daughter were, is on a mission to empower other parents to adapt toys themselves. He is the author of "Let's Adapt for Everyone!" and posts tutorials for adapting toys on Instagram. Connect with Greg and learn about Adapted Design: Purchase his book, "Let's Adapt for Everyone!": https://www.blurb.com/b/11746858-let-s-adapt-for-everyoneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adapteddesign/ Website: http://adapted-design.com/ Etsy: ⁠https://adapteddesign3d.etsy.com⁠ Connect with Chasity and learn more about Blue Bee Collective: Website: ⁠https://www.bluebeecollective.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/⁠ Join the Blue Bee Community: ⁠https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/share/YOyNeofn1xP2XpXs?utm_source=manual

Chasity is joined by Mary Jenner, founder of The Butterfly Pig, which specializes in creating medically inclusive toys. They discuss the importance of play with toys that represent disability and a child's own personal medical journey. They also discuss how medical play toys can increase can be used to improve disability inclusion in the upcoming generation. Mary Jenner is an oncology nurse by training, who started making miniature toys replicating medical devices for her own patients on the pediatric oncology unit where she worked. Her passion has now grown into The Butterfly Pig, a company making medically inclusive toys. These miniature replicas of medical equipment are used for play therapy in the hospital and at home, to bring representation to kids with medical needs, and help them process their unique experiences through play. Please Share this important episode with everyone you know who has children! Let's help get these inclusive toys out to everyone! Connect with Mary and learn more about The Butterfly Pig: Website: https://thebutterflypig.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheButterflyPig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheButterflyPig/ Connect with Chasity and learn more about Blue Bee Collective: Website: https://www.bluebeecollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/ Join the Blue Bee Community: https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/share/YOyNeofn1xP2XpXs?utm_source=manual

Chasity and Lauren discuss the art of movement and breaking down large goals into easy to manage micro-goals. They also discuss honoring each child's dignity through careful communication meeting them where they are. Dr Lauren Baker is a pediatric physical therapist who specializes in infants through Pre-k. She has experience working in early intervention, outpatient pediatrics, school based therapy and currently owns a cash based mobile pediatric physical therapy practice in Boise, Idaho. During her time as a PT, Dr. Baker has worked with children with a variety of health challenges and has found incredible purpose in helping parents celebrate each step forward their child makes in movement, often helping to guide parents to see changes they may not have noticed before.  Dr. Baker is also a four time author who prides herself in educating parents. Her most recent book, Tummy Time and Learning to Roll, focuses on helping parents learn how to master tummy time and help their children, creating a solid foundation on which to build the rest of their gross motor skills.  Connect with Lauren: Website:  https://drlaurenbaker.com/ Free Online courses (tummy time-walking): https://drlaurenbaker.com/courses Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drlaurenbaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenbaker/ Order her Tummy Time Book Today: https://a.co/d/h4JWK7t Connect with Chasity and Learn more about the work of Blue Bee Collective: Website: https://www.bluebeecollective.com/ Blue Bee Community: https://blue-bee-collective.mn.co/spaces/12165500/feed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIi0w-CJ31OwWbzfxxf9dw

Chasity and Jessica discuss navigating the holiday season after the loss of their children, including making new traditions, embracing loved rituals, and giving themselves permission to change. They have a humor-filled, honest conversation that is as enlightening as it is uplifting. Jessica Fein is an author, advocate, and podcast host. Her podcast, "I Don't Know How You Do It,” features people whose lives look unimaginable and who triumph over seemingly impossible challenges. Jessica is a working mother and a relentless warrior in the memory of her dynamic daughter Dalia whom she lost to rare disease in 2022. Her work encompasses hope and humor, grit and grace -- the tools that make up her personal survival kit. She’s a seasoned media contributor, with forums including HuffPost, The Boston Globe, The Mighty, Psychology Today, Zibby Mag, and Kveller. She balances writing, podcasting, motherhood, and advocacy with her work as a senior marketing executive at a global multi-billion dollar education company. Jessica's memoir, Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes is coming May 7, 2024 and is available for pre-order now, wherever you prefer to shop. Pre-Order the book HERE! Connect with Jessica: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feinjessica/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jessica.fein.92/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fein-b643b09 Personal Website: https://www.jessicafeinstories.com Podcast: https://www.idontknowhowyoudoit.com Connect with Chasity: Website https://www.bluebeecollective.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bluebeecollective/ Join the BRAND NEW Blue Bee Community, a place for parents and caregivers of medically complex kids to connect, learn, and grow. Learn more Here!

Join Chasity and Stephanie as they discuss the ins and outs of sleep for children, including the importance of sleep, setting schedules, and other contributing factors in helping every member of the family get a good nights rest. Stephanie Hewitt is a postpartum family educator and a sleep consultant who offers private coaching to families with children from newborn through the teen years. She works with families all over the world to help parents reduce anxiety, find a schedule that works for them, and effectively communicate with their children. Stephanie is certified in pediatric sleep hygiene, postpartum health, baby-led weaning, toddler behavior modification, and positive parenting. She is also the mother of 4 children and loves helping parents feel secure and at peace in their parenting journey. Connect with Stephanie: Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Instagram: ⁠@riseandrestsleepcoach⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠www.riseandrestcoaching.com⁠ Phone: 214-444-9419

Join Julie and Chasity as they discuss The Connected Parent, a comprehensive database to connect disability families with the resources they want and need, as well as living life with a child with multiple disabilities. The Connected Parent is a comprehensive, one-stop hub of resources local to you, including reviews for those hard-to-find services your family needs. With easy-to-use filters, the Connected Parent does the work for you in finding therapists, recreational activities, advocates, and other resources in your area. Julie Walters hold a masters degree in Special Education, and is the founder of The Connected Parent. She is also the founder of a Non-Profit Organization called PCDH19 Alliance (a nonprofit supporting rare epilepsy), and is a parent of a child with multiple disabilities. Her refreshing insights and struggle to find the resources her family needed animated her to create this unique and needed resources. Connect with Julie and the Connected Parent: https: www.theconnectedparent.net Instagram @theconnectedparentsite email: [email protected]

Emily and Chasity discuss the power of information when advocating for their loved one. They also discuss the intricacies of long-term caregiving, living in a hyper-aware state, and learning to become powerful and effective advocates. Emily is a medical caregiver, advocate, author, and entrepreneur. She has authored a comprehensive organizational tool for medical parents and caregivers called "The Caregiver Compass," and also sells products for medically complex kids in her Etsy shop, "Tiny Tubie Shop." Get connected here: @the.caregiver.compass on Instagram, @thecaregivercompass on Facebook and TikTok, or on the web at www.thecaregivercompass.com Use Code BlueBee10 to save 10%. @tinytubieshop on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or on Etsy at tinytubieshop.etsy.com

Kriss and Chasity discuss parenting multiple children with multiple different disabilities and finding the glimmers of hope and joy in daily life. They discuss adoption, marriage, siblings, ASD, LAMP devices, on-going therapy, and Kriss provides an honest and inspiring perspective of living a demanding, but joyful, complex life. Kriss is a wife, mother to 5, adoptive parent, advocate, and inspiration to all women. Her story will inspire you to find joy and gratitude in your daily life.