Bring Back The Porch
Bring Back The Porch, a podcast about simpler times when folks sat on their porch, and felt a sense of community. Everything was discussed on the porch from life, family, politics, and religion. Hosted by Bernie Leahy, this podcast aims to reignite those conversations, while giving people a chance to share their perspectives.
Bring Back The Porch
Manual Not Included Ep. 3
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
This episode dives into the realities of supporting children with special needs within the school system, highlighting the gap between policy and lived experience. Through a parental lens, it explores how inclusion policies can sometimes fall short—especially when support systems, funding, and resources are limited.
The conversation also touches on how political messaging around education can deeply impact families, shaping perceptions of inclusion and access. At its core, the episode emphasizes the importance of compassion, understanding, and practical support to ensure every child—regardless of ability—receives meaningful opportunities to thrive.
KEY TOPICS
-Support systems for children with special needs
-Impact of political statements on parental concerns
-Funding challenges in special education
-Parent perspectives on inclusion and exclusion
-The importance of compassion and understanding in education
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Inclusion and Support for Children
02:47 Concerns About Political Statements on Education
05:28 The Impact of Inclusion Policies on Children
08:31 Challenges in Accessing Support and Resources
11:00 The Need for Compassion and Understanding in Education
Hey we need your support. Like and subscribe to Bring Back The Porch Podcast