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More Press Appearances:

• Daily Herald newspaper:  “Suburban man gives a voice to the special needs community”  [Feb.2014]
• Crystal Williams Blog: Feature Story: Special Olympics Athlete.  [27-March-2020]
• Amazing Goodwill Mission Stories: Daniel’s Mission Success Story [October 2019]
• Goodwill Employee Newsletter: Full Page Feature Story [September 2019]
• Let’s Talk, An SQPN Podcast, Episode LTK019: “Let’s Talk about Special Chronicles” on SQPN.com [September 2018]
• Lisa Hendey & Friends Podcast, Episode 25: “Daniel Smrokowski: ‘Special Chronicles: Choose To Include” on LisaHendey.com  [September 2018]
• Special Olympics Medium Blog: “Choosing a Fit Life: Every Day Counts” on Medium.com | Health.Gov  [April 2018]
• Changing The Face of Beauty: #FaceMyBeauty Couch Series: Daniel  [March 2017]
• Blog of the Courtier: “A Special Voices for the Special Needs Community” [March 2016]
• Cause of Our Joy Radio Show on WACE Radio: “Daniel on Cause of Our Joy” Radio Show on WACE Radio [September 2015]
•  Roosevelt University website: “Roosevelt community advocates for people with disabilities” [August 2015]
• Knights of Columbus of California Blog: “Through His Eyes” By Daniel Hayes [August 2015]

• Daily Press newspaper: “Phelan church to house Chicago ‘Special Chronicles’ podcaster” [July 2015]
• SonRise Morning Radio Show on EWTN Radio: SonRise Morning Show Interview on 47th Anniversary of Special Olympics and 2015 World Summer Games in L.A.  [July 20, 2015]
• Neighbors of Westmont magazine: “The Changing Face of Disabilities” [Oct.2014]
• LA2015.og (Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015): “Meet the Man Giving a Voice to People with Intellectual Disabilities”  [August 2014]
• TheMighty.com: “This Man Is Giving a Voice to People With Disabilities From All Over The World”  [July 2014]
• SharedAbilities.com: “Special Chronicles — A Media Company that Gives People with Special Needs a Voice” [May 2014]
• SonRise Morning Radio Show on EWTN Radio: Son Rise Morning Show Interview on World Down Syndrome Day [March 2014]
• Northwestern University: “Special Needs Self-Advocacy Movement on the Rise!” By Caroline Olsen, student journalist at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism [Feb. 2014]
• Easter Seals blog:  “A podcast on disabilities from an insider” [Feb.2014]
• Assistive Technology Update Podcast: ATU074 – Special Chronicles (Daniel Smrokowski)… [Oct.2012]
• Roosevelt University College of Arts & Sciences Newsletter: Students Make Headlines [Spring 2012]
•  My Suburban Life (Westmont Progress) newspaper: “Young journalist overcomes special needs, excels in life” [Jan. 2012]
• YouTube Video: “Overcoming Disability Stereotypes News Story” [Dec.2011]
• Chicago TribLocal newspaper: “Local SEASPAR Participant is a Passionate Communicator and Athlete” – Westmont Edition | Downers Grove Edition  [Dec.2011]
• Catholic Weekend podcast: Daniel was a special guest on SQPN’s Catholic Weekend show for CW Episode #203.  Click Here to Listen or Click Here to Watch the podcast.   In this episode, they discuss Daniel’s work post-college, people with special needs, Podman Dan and Special Chronicles; ‘What Would You Do’ situation;  Stuttering is Cool; Confession App for the Hearing Impaired and Sign Language Interpreter App for Google+ Hangouts. [December 21, 2013]
• Good Times Radio & TV Show: Daniel was featured on the Good Times Radio & TV Show with Jimi (host) and Arthur (producer) Liceaga on Elmhurst College Radio on WRSE 88.7 FM. about his experience as a radio host and motivational speaker.  Click Here to Listen or Click Here to Watch the video interview.  Click Here to watch a promo.  [January 20, 2013]
• CatholicMom.com: Daniel was profiled as a “Catholic Techie” on the CatholicMom.com website for his work in the New Evangelization as a “Catholic Techie” and for graduating from college with a bachelors degree in journalism. [December 31, 2012]
• His Wheels International blog: Daniel, a reporter for Special Chronicles, was highlighted on the His Wheels International blog for recording a “Soundseeing Tour” and interview with the founder of HWI.    [December 23, 2012]
• The Greg Tovar Show, WRBC The Blaze Radio:  Click Here to listen. [October 25, 2012]
• The Torch Roosevelt University Newspaper:  “Matthew Freeman award recipient talks social justice and podcasting”  [March 19, 2012]
• Get2KnowRU, Lamar’s Blog: “Getting To Know RU: Series #2” Blog Interview [February 12, 2012]
• I.D.E.A.L. Individuals with Disabilities Express About Life magazine [Summer 2011 Issue]
• Crazy Catholic House podcast: “Helping Each other” Podcast Episode, Crazy Catholic House Podcast Episode #5, hosted by Dan and Lisa Hayes [Spring 2011]
• AmazingCatechists.com:  Audio Interviewed on AmazingCatechists.com  [Winter 2010]
• The Torch Roosevelt University newspaper:  “Blaze it up! University radio station increases listeners around the world”  [Fall 2011]
• Catholic Weekend podcast: Catholic Weekend #20 – Spread the Word!   [March 21, 2010]
• WBBM News Radio 780:“Students campaign to stamp out the R-word”  Click here to read the story  [February 17, 2010]
• Catholic Creativity podcast:  Catholic Creativity Podcast 14: Yes, I Can!  click here to download. [February 4, 2010]
• Stuttering Is Cool podcast:  Chatting with a fantastic motivational speaker Right-click to download and listen to this interview [June 2009]
• Special Olympics Illinois Website: “DANIEL SMROKOWSKI TURNS FOCUS ON OTHERS AT SUMMER GAMES–Interest in Photography Blossoms”  [July 22, 2008]