We have a HAPPY and inclusive feature for you with our first show of 2026 on Episode 210 of The Hidden Workforce!

Welcome Jan Pride, Executive Director of Happy Hands Education Center!

Happy Hands Education Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a Christian, non-profit, accredited school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, serving infants as young as six weeks through kindergarten. They also have an elementary school that serves students through 4th grade and will be adding grade 5 next year.

Jan shares with us all about the incredible work and impact Happy Hands is making for their students who are deaf/hard of hearing- the community they have built and continue to build, the resources and services they provide to students and their families, their commitment to the deaf and hard of hearing community, their history, how they are growing, and so much more!

You do not want to miss this first show of the year!

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We’re excited to bring you The Hidden Workforce’s “A Year in Review 2025” for Episode 209!

We’re counting down our top 6 most listened to, best shows of 2025!

Our number 1 most listened to episode of 2025 was: Pathways Adult Learning Center!

Followed by:

No. 2 Speller Jake Wright on his segment about Spelling to Communicate and how it changed his life.

No. 3 Elizabeth Vosseller, founder of Spelling to Communicate.

No. 4 Camp Barnabas.

No. 5 Susan Wortman-Jutt and the ICAP program at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.

And No. 6 Sam the I Can Man Foundation!

Thank you for tuning in to The Hidden Workforce this year! We can’t wait for even more amazing episodes in 2026!

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🎄We have a special Holiday Edition on Episode 208 of The Hidden Workforce, “A Hidden Workforce Christmas!” 🎄

In this episode, co-host Maggie interviews members of The Hidden Workforce Community as they share their experiences and memories from Christmases throughout their lives and why this season means so much to them. Self-Advocate, Tyler Bond, also gives us insights on how we can make our celebrations more inclusive for our loved ones and friends with different abilities!

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