TWA Signature Program
TWA Talks
TWA Talks is our conversation series featuring parents, educators, disability professionals, and community advocates. Each episode highlights practical insight for families raising children with disabilities.
The goal is simple: make reliable, relatable information accessible to the families who need it.
About the Series
TWA Talks brings together the people who shape the landscape of disability in our community—parents, caregivers, educators, and practitioners—for conversations that are direct, grounded, and shaped by lived experience.
Each discussion highlights the realities families navigate every day, offering clarity, perspective, and a sense of connection for anyone raising or supporting a child with a disability.
TWA Talks is a space where stories and practical insight become shared knowledge.
Why TWA Talks Matter
Families regularly express that information is scattered, difficult to interpret, or unavailable from people who understand their reality. TWA Talks offers a shared space where experiences are named in a clear, human way.
The series strengthens community understanding, helps families feel less isolated, and provides a reference point for those navigating unfamiliar systems. It also highlights the depth of knowledge within our community—knowledge that is often held privately but is meaningful for others to hear.
TWA Talks Impact Snapshot
Accessible Guidance Without System Pressure
Accessible Guidance Without System Pressure
Accessible Guidance Without System Pressure
Families engaged without meetings, paperwork, or institutional gatekeeping — giving them credible information before they reach critical decision points.
Expanding the Community Knowledge Base
Accessible Guidance Without System Pressure
Accessible Guidance Without System Pressure
Recorded content now functions as a reusable resource library, allowing families to revisit guidance, share with peers, and build confidence over time.
Trusted Voices Leading the Dialogue
Accessible Guidance Without System Pressure
Trusted Voices Leading the Dialogue
Conversations featured both external partners and TWA expertise, modeling the kind of grounded, practical, non-adversarial support families consistently seek.
AT Alabama Conference 2025
This TWA Talks, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, Coordinator of the AT Alabama Conference 2025, joins us or a live discussion on what families, educators, and professionals can expect for the upcoming Assistive Technology Conference.
IEP SZN - What Families Should Know About IEPs and Advocacy
On this episode of TWA Talks, we’re speaking with two parent advocates to break down what every family deserves to know before they step into that room.
LaToya sits down with Willie and Tahyrah Glass—advocates who’ve lived and supported every part of the IEP journey.
For the Dads
In this TWA Talks, Brittany speaks to Henry, father of Harper Leigh, which invites fathers into a real conversation about presence, partnership, and parenting with purpose.
Inclusive Language - Words Matter
This TWA Talk is a space for honest, judgment-free learning about how language can include—or exclude—the people we love and support.
Autism & Families
LaToya Mims in conversation with Nakia Gibson, mother of Kynnedi, and her oldest daughter, Kaitlyn, as they share their personal experiences with autism—through the lens of both parenting and sisterhood.
Cerebral Palsy Awareness
On Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day (March 25), we created space for real conversations with two moms, our Executive Director LaToya Mims and Tiara Bozman, who are raising children with CP.
Heart Matters
We sat down with Kristy Broderick, a mother, advocate, and voice for families navigating heart health challenges in children with disabilities.
Denial of Your Child's Diagnosis
In this episode, LaToya and Brittany dive into a crucial yet often unspoken emotion many parents face when receiving their child’s diagnosis—denial.
Join Us on TWA Talks
TWA Talks continues to expand with topics suggested by families, professionals, and community members.
If you or someone you know has a perspective that would contribute to public understanding or support families navigating disability-related experiences, we welcome recommendations.
To join us on TWA Talks or suggest a topic, contact:
LaToya Mims, Executive Director, LaToyaM@thewildfloweralliance.org
Brittany Williams, Chief Operating Officer, BrittanyW@thewildfloweralliance.org
Support TWA Talks
TWA Talks delivers clear, trustworthy, practical information at no cost. Each session breaks down a real barrier and gives families the tools to act, understand, and advocate with confidence.
Your gift ensures these conversations stay free, accurate, and accessible — and that more families can find the clarity they need.
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