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A benefits renewal went sideways, and the fallout hit hard: cognitive rehabilitation therapy vanished, routines unraveled, and a household had to rebuild momentum from the ground up. We open the door on that process—what the county measured, what they missed, and why “not qualifying for nursing home care” doesn’t equal “no support needed.” You’ll hear the steps we’re taking to appeal, how we’re tracking needs in plain language, and the small scaffolds that keep a day moving when executive function stalls.

Between phone trees and forms, we chased curiosity. A trip to the Academy of Natural Sciences became a case study in sensory‑smart planning, from loud summer camps to quiet corners with dioramas. We dug into the fashion waste crisis—yes, a garbage truck of clothing goes to landfills every second—along with hands‑on ideas for upcycling that double as calming, creative routines. At the Ambler YMCA pool, we talk accessibility, simple rules, and why familiar community spaces can be the best therapy you don’t have to call therapy.

Then we shift to culture and policy. We assess the proposed Caesars Palace in Times Square through a Broadway lens—jobs promised, neighborhood character at risk, and lessons remembered from Atlantic City.

Muppet fans get double servings: RunDisney’s “12Ks of Christmas” celebration and a reported Disney+ special with Sabrina Carpenter that could revive the classic variety format. We untangle viral claims about PBS funding cuts (spoiler: not about Gonzo in a dress) and point to the larger, long‑running effort to weaken public media that supports education and inclusion.

Finally, we spotlight a new Temple Grandin documentary and the power of different minds to solve real problems, connecting the dots with stories that teach acceptance—from Mr. Rogers’ Planet Purple to the Sneetches.

We close with a porch‑level parable: our hand‑painted mini library was taken, a neighbor responded with a flood of books, and we’re rebuilding with better safeguards and bigger hearts. If you’ve navigated waivers, fought for cognitive rehab, or built resilient sharing in your neighborhood, we want to learn from you. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs practical hope, and leave a review—your notes help others find a roadmap when the system says wait.
More info:
PA Health Law Project
Broadway marquees will decry proposed Times Square casino
Seth Rogen Revives ‘The Muppet Show’ as a Disney+ Special Starring Sabrina Carpenter
Documentary Explores Life Of Temple Grandin
Written, hosted, and edited by Ted Harris.
Co-hosted and co-edited by Lindsay Harris Friel.

Theme Music by Vincent Friel.
Additional music by Apple Logic Loops.

May your life be filled with magic!

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Chapters

1. Welcome & What We Cover Today (00:00:00)

2. Why We’ve Been Away: Waiver Crisis (00:01:42)

3. Eligibility Interviews & Appeal Strategy (00:07:30)

4. Daily Life Without Services (00:12:40)

5. Museum Adventure & Sensory Tips (00:20:30)

6. Upcycling, Fashion Waste, and Ecology (00:27:45)

7. YMCA Pool Notes & Accessibility (00:34:20)

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