Join Tim Villegas on an enlightening and empowering journey as Think Inclusive explores the world of inclusive education through captivating stories and thought-provoking conversations. This podcast is a platform that amplifies the voices of people with disabilities, their families, and dedicated educators committed to creating truly inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. Tim's engaging interviews and compelling narratives bring to light the transformative impact of inclusion, inspiring parents, teachers, and anyone interested in disability advocacy. Uncover inspiring success stories, engage in challenging discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to build a more inclusive society that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual to reach their full potential. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and awakened to the power of inclusion as Tim shines a light on the voices that are often left out of the conversation.

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Key Takeaways

• Uncover the journey of Tim, director of communications at the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, and the host of Think Inclusive podcast, as he explores and promotes inclusive education through podcasting.
• Learn how Tim's passion for audio production and desire to learn more about people with disabilities led him to start podcasting, overcoming challenges along the way.
• Discover Tim's commitment to centering the voices and stories of people with disabilities on Think Inclusive, as he believes they are the true experts on disability.
• Explore Tim's plans for a new project, a narrative podcast about inclusive education, featuring stories of families with children who have disabilities and interviews with inclusive school districts.
• Find out how Tim is seeking help and collaboration for his project, inviting anyone interested in listening to episodes, reading scripts, or contributing with music to reach out to him.
• Connect with Tim and learn about the Trailer Park podcast, co-hosted with friend of the show Arielle Niesenblatt, the community manager at SquadCast, featuring trailers for upcoming podcasts and unexpected connections.
• Gain insights into Tim's background in special education and behavior therapy, and how it shaped his passion for inclusive education.
• Discover Tim's experience as a musician and how it influenced his journey in audio production and podcasting.
• Learn about Tim's structured approach to podcasting and his plans to streamline his process for the next season of Think Inclusive.

Tweetable Quotes

"So I started Think Inclusive in 2012. I started on my dining room with my MacBook Pro and a Logitech headset and a Skype account. And I had always wanted to podcast. In fact, I studied, I took classes in college. I'm not going to overstate myself on audio production because I was like a radio wannabe. I started really learning about sound and audio production because I was like a musician in bands."

"Well, the cost of living is probably my favorite. And it is so lush and green and beautiful. And despite it raining all the time, the air is really clean. So like in LA. You would roll out of bed and not be able to see the mountains. But here, I mean, there are no mountains, but at least it's just blue sky. And also I happen to like the thunderstorms."

"I think that I like to script. I script almost everything. Okay, so not during my interviews. Usually I have a list of questions and I've always done that, but I think that it's always been helpful for me to have a list of questions and then if we throw it out, that's fine."

Resources Mentioned

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