{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"268: How Embracing Culture Transforms Inclusion with Christa Preston, Founder &amp; Executive Director of Embrace Kulture","description":"Embracing culture is more than just a statement; it's a way of life. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, Annette Hines sat down with Christa Preston, founder of Embrace Kulture, to share her journey of fostering inclusion for children with developmental and cognitive disabilities in Uganda and East Africa. Inspired by her brother, Nick, and local Ugandan child, Olivia, Christa grew the organization into a fully Ugandan-led movement that has reached over a million people, influenced national policies, and transformed inclusive education. She also highlighted #NoMoreHiddenChildren, a growing social movement empowering ambassadors to identify undiagnosed children and spread the message of acceptance. Join the movement and help make a difference by visiting Embrace Kulture\u2019s website to learn more and get involved! In this episode, you will hear:   The importance of community support for individuals with disabilities, regardless of culture.   How Embrace Kulture empowers parents of children with disabilities in Uganda and East Africa   What role parents of children with special needs play in the community.   How Embrace Kulture collaborates with local experts and organizations in Uganda.   Why it is important to respect and reflect the culture and community when working towards inclusive practices.    Resources from this Episode: Website: https:\/\/www.embracekulture.org\/ Facebook, Twitter\/X, Instagram : @embracekulture YouTube: \u200b\u200b@embracekulture6061 &amp;nbsp; Engage with us: Join our community: Circle of Care Visit: &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/annettehines.com Read  Butterflies and Second Chances LinkedIn: @annette-hines-snc&amp;nbsp; Instagram: @parentingimpossible Facebook: @SpecialNeedsCompanies Twitter: @SpecialNeedsCo &amp;nbsp; Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on  Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Parenting Impossible \u2013 The Special Needs Survival Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/parentingimpossible.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35057725\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/183938680"}