Part 1, Interview with Steve and Laura Riggio - The Complexities of Inclusion in Our Educational System

Born Fabulous

03/29/19 • 28 min

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An in depth conversation with Steve Riggio, former CEO of Barnes and Noble, and his wife Laura, about the amazing life of their daughter Melissa. Melissa was a published writer and self-advocate who happened to have Down syndrome. Melissa passed away in 2008 at age 20. In part 1, the Riggios discuss Melissa's life from birth through elementary school. They give an honest parent perspective of issues that are very relevant today, from the professional delivery of a disability diagnosis at birth, to the complicated reality of including a child with an intellectual disability in school.

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03/29/19 • 28 min

Born Fabulous - Part 1, Interview with Steve and Laura Riggio - The Complexities of Inclusion in Our Educational System

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Greta Harrison00:00:00.910

Okay.

Greta Harrison00:00:02.109

Hello. Thank you for listening today. My name is Greta Harrison and I'm the host of Born Fabulous. As a preface for today's podcast, let's discuss labels and terms. Steve and Laura Riggio's daughter Melissa was born in 1988 and passed away in 2008. During this time, the term mental retardation was used. I know because my own daughter who is now 18 had this educational label whe

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