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May 16
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Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playg...

Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj
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In this episode, Rachel Madel interviews Jesse and Holly Erickson, parents of Bedford, a young child with Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. They share their journey to diagnosis, what it’s like navigating a rare condition with limited research and few clear answers, and the day-to-day realities families face such as unexpected barriers in common environments. They a ... Show More
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