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About.Our online platform provides education, advocacy and supportive services
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Tammy Flynn
The On-Air Advocate
Hi, there!I'm Tammy.Passionate special needs & patient advocate, educator, author, speaker, podcaster, entrepreneur, thought leader & change-maker.
Aside from my most important job being a mother and grandma, I am also the creator of the On-Air Advocate and soon-to-be Parent Advocacy Academy™. I am passionate about providing education, advocacy, and support services to parents of children, teens, and young adults with special needs and chronic/complex medical conditions. I also have a deep love for providing that same support to all caregivers and families that are looking for patient advocacy for their loved ones.
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How did I get here? My journey has many layers with the family dynamics of being a single parent raising 4 children, working within the community, and navigating my own entrepreneurial journey. I have been a caregiver and advocate for over 24 years for my son who has different abilities and complex medical needs. Additionally, I’ve worked in a hospital setting, advocated for the elderly, and assisted in the school system. I am a passionate believer that each one of us has the power to be the change we wish to see in our communities and world. Volunteer and community involvement are at my core. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity over the years to work directly with organizations like the Make A Wish Foundation, Children's Hospital, Women's Domestic Abuse Center, Catholic Social Services, and more.
My ultimate goal is to help bridge the gap in the areas of education, advocacy, and supportive services that I found missing as a special needs parent and caregiver over the last 2 decades. I believe when we have the tools, strategies, and resources we need to effectively advocate for our loved ones, we minimize our stress and work toward the best outcomes for ourselves and our families.
So, if you’ve been seeking someone who “gets it” and who can assist you on this crazy, unpredictable journey, I am here! We can not know EXACTLY how each other feels and what we are each going through, but I can empathize and relate to wherever you are on your path. Know that I will be here to encourage and assist you with these tools and support so that you can be the best advocate for your loved one and for yourself!
Together, we can do this! Let’s brainstorm, get creative, and start adding some valuable info to your toolkit.
My ultimate goal is to help bridge the gap in the areas of education, advocacy, and supportive services that I found missing as a special needs parent and caregiver over the last 2 decades. I believe when we have the tools, strategies, and resources we need to effectively advocate for our loved ones, we minimize our stress and work toward the best outcomes for ourselves and our families.
So, if you’ve been seeking someone who “gets it” and who can assist you on this crazy, unpredictable journey, I am here! We can not know EXACTLY how each other feels and what we are each going through, but I can empathize and relate to wherever you are on your path. Know that I will be here to encourage and assist you with these tools and support so that you can be the best advocate for your loved one and for yourself!
Together, we can do this! Let’s brainstorm, get creative, and start adding some valuable info to your toolkit.
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The On-Air Advocate
Press Release
The On-Air Advocate was developed to provide education, support and empowerment for everyone with different abilities, mental and medical illness, and their caregivers.
Tammy Flynn - The On-Air Advocate - is a mother of four with over 20 years of experience as a caregiver to her
son with special needs. Acknowledging first-hand that there is a gap in auditory information, she launched the On-Air Advocate to provide a variety of education and support that can be accessed 24/7 through the use of a weekly Podcast, videos and the development of an online Facebook community.
Flynn looks to take her listeners beyond the brochure to explore, educate and bring clarity to community supports, resources, navigational tools and planning strategies with impactful collaboration of individual
stories and journeys that will not only educate but inspire.
Upcoming topics: Care for the Caregiver, Advocacy 101-Quick Tips, Food Fight, Career to limited life with Graves, Narcolepsy-Project Sleep, and more.
Tammy Flynn - The On-Air Advocate - is a mother of four with over 20 years of experience as a caregiver to her
son with special needs. Acknowledging first-hand that there is a gap in auditory information, she launched the On-Air Advocate to provide a variety of education and support that can be accessed 24/7 through the use of a weekly Podcast, videos and the development of an online Facebook community.
Flynn looks to take her listeners beyond the brochure to explore, educate and bring clarity to community supports, resources, navigational tools and planning strategies with impactful collaboration of individual
stories and journeys that will not only educate but inspire.
Upcoming topics: Care for the Caregiver, Advocacy 101-Quick Tips, Food Fight, Career to limited life with Graves, Narcolepsy-Project Sleep, and more.
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