‘Also Human’ Podcast Launches on the Disabilities Rights Network, Putting the Special Needs Community Front and Center
The Disabilities Rights Network's new show promises real stories and real resources for the special needs community — "one powerful conversation at a time."
There’s no shortage of podcasts - but there is a shortage of podcasts that hand the microphone to the people American institutions talk about instead of talking to.
The Disabilities Rights Network is trying to fix that.
The network — a video podcast and YouTube channel built around individuals with special needs, their families, caregivers, educators, and advocates — announced the launch of Also Human, a new video podcast hosted by Mike Ferraro of Tomorrow’s Hope Today. The launch episode is available now on the DRN YouTube channel.
‘Every Person Belongs’
DRN’s pitch is simple, and it’s right there in the tagline: “Where every voice is heard, every story matters, and every person belongs.”
The network describes its mission as bridging the gap between individuals with disabilities and “the resources, rights, and recognition they deserve — one powerful conversation at a time.” That means real stories, actionable resources, and community-driven conversations aimed at systemic change — for children, adults, veterans, and families alike.
Not awareness-campaign wallpaper. Conversations with the people actually living it.
Why It Matters
Ask any family navigating special education services, adult disability programs, or veterans’ care what the hardest part is, and you’ll hear the same answer: finding out what help exists — and how to actually get it.
Who fills that gap?
That’s the lane Also Human is stepping into: a platform where families, caregivers, educators, and advocates trade firsthand knowledge instead of starting from scratch alone. DRN says the project is grounded in a shared belief that individuals with special needs deserve full access to resources, rights, dignity, and inclusion in American society.
The title makes the point before the first guest says a word. Also Human. It shouldn’t need saying. It still does.
Where to Watch - and Take Action
The launch episode of Also Human with host Mike Ferraro is streaming now on YouTube. New conversations will be published on the Disabilities Rights Network channel. The group will also take part in a Advocacy Day in Trenton alongside disability advocates Assemblymen Rob Clifton and Alex Sauickie.
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