Welcome to the KennedyStrong Podcast – Building the Village, where we dive deep into the realities, challenges, and triumphs of raising a child with special needs. Join Betsy Boone, a dedicated advocate for families with disabilities and co-founder of the KennedyStrong Foundation, as she shares her insights on inclusion, community building, and navigating the journey of raising a child with special needs.

Betsy is a proud wife, a working mother of four—including a set of twins, one of whom, Kennedy, was born with the gift of an extra chromosome, commonly known as Down Syndrome. Her mission is to educate, empower, and inspire others to build communities that embrace and support individuals with disabilities.

In this podcast, Betsy explores the importance of fostering inclusive environments—not just in schools, but in workplaces and independent living opportunities. Through heartfelt conversations, expert insights, and real-life stories, she sheds light on the challenges families face and the steps we can all take to make inclusion the standard, not the exception.

Tune in to hear how Betsy and the KennedyStrong Foundation are working tirelessly to create a more inclusive world—one conversation at a time.