35 Best Intellectual Disability Podcasts

1. THINK+change Podcasts

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THINK change offers TALKS, TRAININGS, and TOOLS designed to support training and education about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) for them, their families, and the professionals in their lives.THINK change TALKS are provocative, in-person or video shorts on topics of interest to, or emerging issues for, people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them.THINK change TRAININGS are in-person or online targeted educational opportunities on issues that directly impact people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them.THINK change TOOLS are tangible ..MORE Producer/Network THINK+change
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2. Empowering Ability Podcast

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Elevating what is possible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Host Eric Goll
Producer/Network Eric Goll
Email ****@empoweringability.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. Special Chronicles Podcast

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Disabled Voices Matter! As an award-winning intellectual disability advocate and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories from an insider's perspective. 'PodmanDan' is himself a person with special needs. As your weekly guide to finding joy and acceptance, Special Chronicles offers entertaining and informational disability conversations.MORE Host Daniel Smrokowski
Producer/Network Special Chronicles Network
Email ****@specialchronicles.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 1KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Bayley Babble

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The Bayley Babble Podcast keeps you in the loop with everything happening at Bayley House, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing exceptional support for people with intellectual disability. Overseen by instructors Matt and Daniel, the podcast is co-hosted by a group of individuals who meet every week to plan, record, and produce each episode. Tune in for insightful conversations, special guests and a closer look at the people connected to Bayley House.MORE Hosts Matt Walsh, Daniel
Producer/Network Bayley House
Email ****@bayleyhouse.orgau
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5. Inclusion Europe Radio

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Interviews and conversations about inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Listen to stories of everyday inclusion experienced and told by self-advocates across Europe. We talk Ambitions. Rights. Belonging.MORE Host Soufiane El Amrani
Producer/Network Inclusion Europe
Email ****@inclusion.eu
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6. Let's Plant Houses: Family Stories on Neurodiversity & IDD for Caregivers, Parents & Professionals

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Let's Plant Houses shares heartfelt stories from families living with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Host Wendy Ernzen brings families together for warm conversations about daily challenges, parenting, inclusive living and special needs parenting. The families who join the show are powerful advocates who build smart and practical solutions for employment, housing, services and long term support for their loved ones with IDD...MORE Host Wendy Ernzen
Producer/Network Wendy Ernzen
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Community Conversations with St John of God

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Igniting conversations about contemporary issues and topics in the mental health and intellectual disability healthcare arena
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8. Unified Exchange

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Special Olympics Minnesota's Unified Champion Schools are transforming classrooms & communities statewide. Join our Unified Exchange, where we share ideas, stories, and resources to foster meaningful inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities.MORE Host Maxine Jennings
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9. Little City, Big Voices

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Sharing the real stories of people who love, empower and champion children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
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10. A Closer Look at Frontline Initiative

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Are you a direct support professional or frontline supervisor who loves to learn more about best practices for supporting people with intellectual disability? In 'A Closer Look,' we explore the most current and relevant issues covered in 'Frontline Initiative.' Produced by the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, 'Frontline Initiative' is a bi-annual online magazine by and for the direct support workforce. z.umn.edu/FrontlineInitiativeMORE Host Laurie Tschetter
Producer/Network Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
Email ****@umn.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Zooming into Focus: A VCU-RRTC-IDD Podcast

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This podcast focuses on the Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities grant-funded project. It features interviews with the project's director, research study leads, and steering committee members discussing the research and training of the project. The new podcast will release episodes on the second Monday of each month over the next five years.MORE Host Lucian Friel
Email ****@vcu.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. ThriveAbility

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A celebration of the diverse abilities and potential of neurodivergent individuals and those with intellectual disabilities.
Host Hannah Dennis
Email ****@hrdconsultancy.co.uk
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13. Hope of the Matter

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A conversation about hope in action. Hope of the Matter is a podcast dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about topics that impact the community of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through stories, insights, and awareness, we aim to inspire hope and ignite positive change. Tune in for uplifting discussions that highlight the strength, resilience, and potential within this community.MORE Hosts Alec, Hazel
Email ****@ourhouseinc.org
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14. IDD Health Matters

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IDD Health Matters hosted by Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM features guests from across the globe who are leading the efforts to improve health, wellness and health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.MORE Host Craig Escudé
Producer/Network IDD Health Matters
Email ****@replacingrisk.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. REA-L Conversations Podcast

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REA-L Conversations is a podcast for families, allies, and advocates who believe in a world where people with intellectual disabilities live full, contributing lives in community. But staying on this path isn't easy; funding systems pull us in different directions, safety concerns cloud our vision, and ableism shows up in ways that take our breath away. Through honest discussions, real-life stories, and critical reflection, we unpack what it means to stay true to a vision of inclusion, even when it's isolating or hard. We tackle big questions: What gets in the way of hope? How do we hold..MORE Host Marta Carlucci
Producer/Network Marta Carlucci
Email ****@rea-l.ca
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16. Amazing Individuals

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Special Olympic Athletes, Athlete Leaders and a husband and wife duo, break down the barriers and stereotypes surrounding Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Listen to inspiring stories and learn how proper support can help anyone achieve their dreams.MORE Hosts Lisa Noble, Kurt Noble
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. NYHRC: A Housing Journey

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This podcast series delves into the journey of securing long-term, independent housing solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).Through a mix of expert insights and personal interviews, each episode explores the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating the housing process. Listeners will discover various housing models, funding options, and the crucial role of a person's circle of support in creating sustainable homes. Brought to you by NYHRC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Chris Liuzzo
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18. DSP Connect

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Welcome to the DSP Connect, the podcast dedicated to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) making a difference in the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD). Join us as we delve into the heart of compassionate caregiving, exploring how DSPs assist people with ID/DD in achieving independence, fostering inclusivity within communities, and supporting families on their journey with loved ones who have disabilities. Get ready for educational insights, uplifting stories, and a celebration of the extraordinary work that DSPs do every day...MORE Host Luis Torres
Producer/Network Luis Torres
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. See ME. See My Ability

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People with disabilities want to be seen for who we are, not the diagnosis we have been given. We discuss inclusion, human rights, services, and our personal relationships. We want to influence how businesses employ us, and how we and our families are treated by places we visit. We'll be sharing our concerns about security, anger management, and misconceptions people have about us. We've been given a voice and we're using it. And, we'll be listening to learn from others who live, love and work with us so we can learn more about them and how they provide for us.MORE Host Rita Rich
Producer/Network arcsomdpodcast
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20. Telling It Our Way

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Touchstone Award Winner - Podcast 2024 AAIDD Winner - Media Award 2025 In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling topics that range from romantic relationships to work life, childhood to grief. These are real stories from the complex, rich lives of real people. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!MORE Hosts Rebecca Monteleone, Ally Day
Producer/Network Voices Around Us™
Email ****@utoledo.edu
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21. ACCESS Division 33

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ACCESS Division 33 is the official podcast of Division 33 of the American Psychological Association, a group of professionals dedicated to science and practice in intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. In each episode, a member of our Division is interviewed, discussing their work and why it is important to the lives of individuals with IDD and ASD and those who support them.MORE Hosts Laurel Benjamin, Jason K. Baker
Producer/Network APA Division 33 (IDD/ASD)
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22. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

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The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) facilitates discoveries and best practices to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. More than 200 faculty affiliated with Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center are engaged in multidisciplinary research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination. The VKC's Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) works to improve assessment and treatment services for children with autism while advancing knowledge and training.MORE Producer/Network Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
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23. IDD Employment Podcast Series

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At the California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CPCIDD), understanding barriers, challenges and successes to employment for people with IDD is a priority. Through our research we closely examine the multifaceted challenges that impede competitive, integrated employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)...MORE Host Azucena Garcia-Ferro
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24. What's Up With Catalight!

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Catalight is changing how the world supports people with autism along with other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We're building a more equitable future through innovative care solutions, research, and open conversations. Join us as we explore groundbreaking research, hear from experts, and uncover new ways to empower individuals and families. Together, we can create a world where everyone thrives.MORE Host Lindsey Sneed
Producer/Network Catalight
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25. Invisible Institutions

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Invisible Institutions is a new documentary podcast exploring the past and present of institutions for people labelled with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canada
Host Megan Q. Linton
Producer/Network Megan Q. Linton
Email ****@carleton.ca
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. IDD: Get to know me

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A mental health podcast where nothing is off the table. Join self advocate and hosts, Victor Pereira and Daniel Share-Strom as they explore topics and how they relate to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.MORE Hosts Victor Pereira, Daniel Share-Strom
Producer/Network Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre
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27. Job Match Makers

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The Job Match Makers Podcast shares stories from employment consultants about supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to find employment in their communities—one person, one job at a time. This podcast is produced by the Minnesota Transformation Initiative, a technical assistance center focused on expanding capacity for competitive, integrated employment across Minnesota...MORE Hosts Brian Begin, Sherry Healey
Email ****@umn.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Excellence in Practice: Voices for Better Care

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At the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (the Centre), we are working to make health care better for people with intellectual disability. People with intellectual disability often face different health challenges, but too often, they don't get the care they deserve.  This podcast is for healthcare professionals who want to improve their practice when working with people with intellectual disability. In each episode, hosts Ricky Kremer and Raylene Griffiths speak with experts, healthcare professionals, and people with lived experience...MORE Hosts Raylene Griffiths, Ricky Kremer
Email ****@downsyndrome.orgau
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29. Our Work Matters

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Whether you are a self-advocate or a family member / caregiver of an individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), this podcast has tools to help you advocate for the developmental disabilities community and promote inclusion in your state and local community. Join Dr. Chris Reeve, a Program Director from the FloridaDevelopmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) as she interviews project partners, family members, caregivers and self-advocates about ways to help advocate in your community and resources available from the FDDC...MORE Host Christine Reeve
Producer/Network Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
Email ****@autismclassroomresources.com
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30. Community Living Out Loud

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Welcome to Community Living Out Loud , brought to you by Community Living Mississauga. On this podcast we celebrate the lives of people who have an intellectual disability and the incredible work being done to advocate for them and their families. Through conversations with experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experiences, we hope to inspire and educate listeners on the importance of building strong, supportive communities. Founded in 1955, Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit, charitable organization which provides support to people who have an intellectual disability...MORE Host Peter Reynolds
Producer/Network Community Living Mississauga
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31. Inclusive Governance Podcast

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The Inclusive Governance Podcast explores the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in organisational governance - ensuring the voice of people with disability is heard and considered in the decision-making of disability and community organisations. This is based on a project being run by Side By Side Advocacy - The Inclusive Governance Project. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎..MORE Hosts Bernadette Curryer, Katrina Sneath
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32. MAACA Musings

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Podcast with news and results from All abilities cricket in Melbourne, Australia. MAACA stands for Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association whis is an organisation that provides cricketing opportunities for men and women with an intellectual disability.MORE Host Chris Lane
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33. Advancing The Conversation

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Welcome to Advancing the conversation with Dr. Christi Carnahan and Dr. Kate Doyle from the University of Cincinnati's Special Education Department. We started this podcast in an effort to have real conversations about the role of self-determination in all our lives, specifically in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you're a teacher, a person interested in becoming a teacher, a parent, a sibling, or a person with a disability, this podcast is for you. We hope you join us on this journey as we learn about the role of self-determination in our lives.MORE Hosts Kate Doyle, Christi Carnahan
Email ****@uc.edu
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