Voices Beyond the Spectrum

By Karla Chinen

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Episodes: 29

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Voices Beyond the Spectrum: Resource Hub Edition is a podcast dedicated to educating, empowering, and connecting families navigating disability, neurodiversity, and caregiving.

Hosted by Karla Chinen, each episode brings together parents, caregivers, neurodivergent individuals, siblings, advocates, and professionals for meaningful conversations that blend lived experience with practical resources.

Through personal stories, honest discussions, and expert insights, we explore the realities of raising and supporting individuals with disabilities while highlighting tools, services, programs, and strategies that can make a meaningful difference in everyday life.

The Resource Hub Edition expands beyond storytelling by creating a space where specialists, educators, therapists, service providers, attorneys, researchers, and community leaders can share valuable information directly with families. Our goal is to bridge the gap between lived experience and professional expertise, helping listeners better understand the resources available to them and how to access meaningful support.

Whether you're a parent seeking guidance, a caregiver looking for community, a neurodivergent individual sharing your voice, a sibling navigating your unique role, or a professional passionate about making a difference, there is a place for you here.

Because when we learn together, connect together, and lead with empathy, we build stronger communities for everyone.

Come as you are. Your voice matters here.


Episode Date
Leading with Love: A Father's Perspective Beyond the Diagnosis
Jul 18, 2026
Finding Community: Autism Society Inland Empire
Jun 26, 2026
The Motherhood We Never Expected: Four Moms, Four Journeys, One Community
Jun 20, 2026
Legacy Bridges Foundation: Melanee A. Stovall
Apr 29, 2026
Blue Envelope Program: Dr. C.J. Cook from Inland Regional Center, Audrey Maqueira from the Autism Society Inland Empire, and Corporal Ermes Maqueira from the Ontario Police Department
Apr 13, 2026
ADR and Due Process: Devon Rios, Special Education and Civil Rights Attorney
Apr 01, 2026
Family Resource Network: TeiYana Muse
Mar 22, 2026
Family Resource Network: Vicky Murillo
Mar 21, 2026
Odyssey Inclusive: Dr. Lynn R. Larsen
Mar 06, 2026
CalABLE: Promoting Independence and long-term planning—Thomas Martin Executive Director
Feb 15, 2026
Care Partners: Alicia Prieto (Spanish)
Jan 17, 2026
Care Partners: Monique Arrendondo Executive Director
Jan 16, 2026
Options for All: Empowering Adults to Live, Work, Thrive: Leo Zuno
Jan 04, 2026
Options for All: Leo Zuno Spanish Edition
Jan 04, 2026
From Overwhelm to Connection: RDI Secrets with Brooke Wagner
Jan 04, 2026
Bilingual Voices: Communication Tips from SLP Beth Abinya
Nov 18, 2025
How AAC Gives Voice to Neurodivergent Children: Ashley Ray, CCC-SLP
Oct 15, 2025
Showing Up Online, Showing Up at Home: Tanasha Jackson
Oct 03, 2025
The Glass Sibling: Breese Maldonado-Mejia
Sep 30, 2025
From Diagnosis to Hope: Carol Larkin
Aug 23, 2025
Journey of Creativity and Resilience: Uver and Mari's Empowering Story
Jul 11, 2025
Unmasking Identity: Ruth Cassell
Jul 08, 2025
Navigating Autism and Self-Care with Angela Taber
Jun 17, 2025
Navigating Neurodiversity: KJ Johnson
Jun 06, 2025
Navigating Teenage Years: Stephanie Inclan
Jun 02, 2025
Navigating Special Education: TeiYana Muse
May 22, 2025
Building a Support Group: Maria Torres
May 02, 2025
Navigating Neurodivergent Travel: Cherlene Alfaro
Apr 11, 2025
Embracing the Diagnosis: Anthony Chinen
Apr 01, 2025