Raising Kellan

An information hub for parents of children with disabilities.

Raising Kellan is a kids podcast hosted by Marsh Naidoo, PT, with 187 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Marsh Naidoo, PT hosts Raising Kellan, a kids show with 187 episodes published.

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  Episode #178

  Episode 178. Part 3/3 of Advocacy Series with Robbie Faulkner of ARC Tennessee

  Sep 18, 202632 minS1

  Robbie Faulkner is the Executive Director of The Arc Tennessee , a nonprofit that protects and advocates for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is also the proud parent of two sons, Ian and Collin. Since her older son’s diagnosis of autism 28 years ago, Robbie has looked to serve individuals with disabilities and, for 31 years did so in the public education arena before coming to The Arc Tennessee. Timeline of our conversation: 1:35 Robbie’s Background 5:00 Multigenerational households 6:14 The Dinner Table 7:28 Robbie’s teaching career 13:00 How did Robbie transition to the ARC Tennessee 15:00 Advocate challenges and the potential for positive policy change TX vs Kennedy and DOJ Olmstead Decision 19:00 Telling your story, prioritising your vote. 23:00 The cost of misinformation 25:00 We can’t go back 27:05 CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS, especially If you have ideas for solutions to problems you experience 28:00 Joining ARC TN and accessing the policy calls while the TN House is in session

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  Episode #177

  Episode 177: Edward Mitchell Executive Director of the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) of Tennessee

  Sep 11, 202614 minS1

  Edward Mitchell was a victim of a hit-and-run bicycle accident in 2003 when he was hit by a truck, thrown into a ditch, and found by his little brother. Edward has quadriplegia with an incomplete spinal cord injury at the C5 and C6 levels. Edward obtained his bachelor’s degree in 2009 from Lane College, a private HBCU, and his MBA in 2011 from Union University. That hasn’t slowed him down; he works as Executive Director of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee while serving on numerous boards. In 2018, Edward was selected as an inaugural ABLE Advisor for the Able National Resource Center. ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. In the summer of 2018, Edward was confirmed by the Republicans & Democrats of T.N. to testify before the Washington, D.C., Senate Special Committee on Aging. The hearing was titled, “Supporting Economic Stability & Self-Sufficiency as Americans with Disabilities ​and their Families. Timeline of the conversation. ​01:00 Edward Mitchell's backstory.​01:41 What are Able Accounts ? ​04:51 Home and Community-Based Services and the Role it plays in the Disability Community. 06:08 Disability Advocacy Organizations in TN: Disability Rights TN, Tennessee Disability Coalition, ARC TN, and Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities​ 08:24 Centers of Independent Living 10:10 Statewide Independent Living Council 11:50 Conclusion

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  Episode #176

  Episode 176: Chaz Molder, 2026 Candidate for TN's 5th Congressional District talks about Public Education, HealthCare and AI Data Centers.

  Aug 28, 202621 minS1

  Chaz Molder is a native son of Columbia, Tennessee. He graduated from Columbia Central High School, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Memphis Law School. He also served as his high school and college student body president. He was elected as the Mayor of Columbia, in 2018, becoming the youngest mayor in his city’s 200+ year history. Since then, Chaz has delivered for his community, revitalizing downtown Columbia, investing in public safety, and prioritizing community engagement, all while passing seven balanced budgets without increasing property taxes. He knows what it takes to win in tough places — he’s done it twice before. Now, Chaz is ready to win again and bring Tennessee values to Congress. Chaz is married to Elizabeth Fitzhugh, a Ripley, Tennessee native, and they are raising their three kids in Columbia. Timeline: 01:52 Homage to Dolly Parton 03:31 Chaz Molder's Bio His positions on: 07:00 School Vouchers and Education 10:00 HealthCare 12:30 AI Data Centers 14:32 Chaz Molder's support of the Disability Community and home and community-based services. 17: Call to Action: #GOTV

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  Episode 175: Data Centers and the Environment with "Protect our Aquifer"

  Aug 18, 202645 min

  In this episode, Sara Smith and I chat with Scott Schoefernacker and Sarah Houston of "Protect Our Aquifer,", a water resource nonprofit in Memphis, TN. This podcast centers on the Memphis Sand Aquifer and the potential impact of data centers on the environment. Timeline of our conversation: 00:41 What is an aquifer and its significance? 03:41 The origin story of "Protect our Aquifer" 06:41 How big is the Memphis Sand Aquifer? 6:26 Sara Smith relates, in her opinion, what happened when the data center came knocking in Ripley, TN 9:21 Data centers and the impact on power and water 11:28 Ripley moratorium 12:54 How do communities do the research? 16: Community Benefits Agreement (informal) vs a Data Center Ordinance (legally binding) 19:34 Should Data Centers be contributing to the communities they build in? 21: 55 How should citizens engage in the pushback and questions to ask? 22:52 Environmental regulations including: EPA, TDEC, WHPP (wellhead protection plan) 26:52 Zoning and community planning. 30:38 Access to records and why a data center ordinance is critical for a single point of access to fact-find regarding the impact of data centers on their communities and surrounding environment. 35:15 PFAS and "forever chemicals" 36:37 Upcoming Community events by "Protect our Aquifer" (POA)

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  Episode #174

  Episode 174: Advocacy with Family Voices of Tennessee

  Aug 14, 202622 minS1

  In this episode, I chat with Mandeep Kaur and Leah Williamson of Family Voices of Tennessee . Timeline: 1:30 Introduction of Leah Williamson, Director of Family Voices of Tennessee. 5:25 Introduction of Mandeep Kaur, Family Advocate at Family Voices of Tennessee. 10:34 What does Family Voices do and how do families connect with this organization? 12:26 Advocacy is an ever-changing landscape. 12:30 Statement from Family Voices National (and TN) on the DOJ opinion on the Olmstead Decision is available on the Family Voices Facebook page. 17:24 Upcoming events: Party in the Park Oct 17, 2026 and Disability Day on the Hill 2027 18:59 Call to Action 19:37 Words of encouragement.

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