Ilana DANNEMAN

Experience

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  Shepherd Center

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1992

  Physical therapist

  On floor staff physical therapist with spinal cord injury for evaluation and treatment of those with spinal cord injury. I worked in multiple areas including intensive care, outpatient, inpatient and brace clinic. An amazing experience!

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  School Speciality, Inc

  Jul 1992 - May 2011

  Director of Abilitations Catalog Marketing

  Brand leader and catalog director for Abilitations, the special needs division of School Specialty. I built this brand up from inception to touch the lives of families and children with special needs through an innovative approach bringing product development, education and compassion into one well respected brand. As a director I orchestrated a team that loved to come to work each day and inspired each member to put their best forward. Duties included brand building, catalog layout, merchandising, copy writing, blogging, product development and customer education. Show less

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  Freelance Author, Writer and Blogger

  Nov 2010 - Sept 2015

  Author: Songs of the Soul, A Tale of Two Souls, Joe's Market and Albert the Key Man

  Freelance published writer and blogger: A Tale of Two Souls, Joe's Market, Albert the Key Man, Songs of the Soul/ A Poetic Journey (Amazon)

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  Fun and Function, LLC

  May 2011 - Jun 2018

  Catalog Director, Product Developer, Merchandiser, Education, Blogger/Social Media/Video Expert

  Product development director, web and catalog merchandising, web and catalog direction/layout/organization, blogging, video production and editing, social media, customer service and internal customer training.

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  Self employed writer and blogger

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2023

  Freelance Blogger

  I am a professional special needs blogger with over 25 years of experience! My blogs have appeared at the following sites: School Specialty, Fun and Function, Friendship Circle, Experia, Momenity, Momsical, Special Isms, Attitude, My Kids Table, and Stages Learning Materials. Message me for rates!

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  Special Needs in Motion

  Jan 2020 - now

  I am no ordinary physical therapist. I am a solutions provider, motivator and educator bringing many years of industry knowledge to those who need it the most, my clients and their families. Evaluation and treatment are at the core of this position, but passion, leadership skills and industry knowledge are a driving force. Play and work hard. Empowering those less fortunate to take steps not yet taken. Move, go, walk and flow! Host, producer, and editor of Special Needs in Motion, a podcast for educating and engaging in conversation with parents, therapist and professionals working with individuals with special needs. Advertising and interviews are available.

  • Founder

    Sept 2015 - now

  • Show Host

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2023