Dr. Kryn McClain – CatapalloVR

Podcast October, 2023

Dr. McClain is the CEO and founder of CatapalloVR! With her extensive healthcare background and passion for innovation, Dr. McClain founded CatapalloVR to provide effective and safe therapy for autistic and neurodiverse individuals. Their mission is to create immersive virtual reality learning modules that launch neurodiverse youths and young adults into independence. Tune in to learn more about CatapolloVR, and Dr. McClain or visit www.catapallovr.com

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Tracy Schober – RAISE

Admissions General Podcast September, 2023

Tracy is the Director of New Program Development at Anderson Center for Autism. She is also the driving force behind the Resources for Autism & IDD Information Sharing EXPO (RAISE). The second annual Resources for Autism & IDD Information Sharing EXPO will be held on Sunday, October 1st at SUNY Albany’s Campus Center from 11AM to 2PM. This FREE event brings community members together to learn about resources that can benefit individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. New at this year’s event we’re offering free learning sessions for attendees and a private meet & greet for our exhibitors prior to the public event. Tune in to learn more about the event, or visit www.andersoncenterforautism.org/raise

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Kerry Mauger – Wings for Autism/Wings for All

Podcast September, 2023

This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Kerry Mauger. Kerry is the Director of Special Projects at The ARC. The ARC is an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols. Chapters of The Arc, local partners, and airport/airline/TSA personnel work collaboratively to design and carry out each Wings event! Tune in to learn more or visit thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel

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Danielle Gary – Adventures in Camelot

Podcast September, 2023

This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Danielle Gary, a native of upstate New York! Danielle has spent 16 years working in public education as a teacher and eventually as a school counselor. Currently, she is an education specialist for the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she supports teaching, learning, professional development, equity, and wellness initiatives within the OBGYN Department. Danielle is also a fierce advocate for exceptional students and their families, working toward creating more equitable and inclusive spaces within schools and communities. Recently, Danielle published her first memoir “Adventures in Camelot” – a collection of stories about the joys and challenges of raising a child with autism. Tune in to learn more about Danielle, or visit: www.daniellegary.com

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