Online Resources
Dana Hopkins - Dutchess County Department Behavioral and Community Health
Podcast April 2023
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dana Hopkins. Dana is the All Abilities Program Director for the Dutchess County Department Behavioral and Community Health. This department provides many different programs, services, and resources to residents of Dutchess County in need, including: public health services, mental health supports, substance abuse help, thinkDIFFERENTLY, and more. Tune in to hear from Dana and learn more, or visit: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/DBCH/dbch.htm and https://www.thinkdifferently.net/
Fahim Ferdoush - Anderson Center International
Podcast April 2023
Fahim is a scholar in Anderson's international program. Fahim is from Bangladesh, he received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Dhaka. His passion for working with individuals with autism started during his internship for BRAC, where he worked with many different individuals with different disorders. Fahim joined Anderson Center International in June 2022, and has been gaining knowledge and training in the autism since field since then. Tune in to learn more about Fahim & ACI!
Chuck Benfer - Pamal Broadcasting
Podcast April 2023
This weekend's 1 in 44 guest is Chuck Benfer. Chuck is the Chief Operating Officer at Pamal Broadcasting, he has been working in the radio industry for over 30 years! He began as a radio salesperson and worked his way up over the years. Chuck notes that it is important to support the communities in which Pamal operates in. They are long-time supporters of Anderson Center for Autism, namely our annual gala and our team member appreciation dinner. Tune in to learn more about Chuck & what's new at Pamal Broadcasting!
Anthony Quatrochi - AQMAI All Abilities
Podcast March 2023
This weekend's 1 in 44 guest is Anthony Quatrochi. Anthony is the owner, founder, and chief instructor of Anthony Quatrochi’s Martial Arts Institute (AQMAI). AQMAI is located in Wappinger Falls, NY. At AQMAI, they pride themselves on teaching the highest quality martial arts, character development and discipline. AQMAI also has received training from Anderson Center Consulting and Training, and is an Autism Supportive EnvironmentSM. After receiving this training, AQMAI decided to create an All Abilities program at their dojo. The class is specifically designed for students of all learning and physical abilities! Tune in to learn more, or check out their website at: www.aqmai.com. To learn more about the Autism Supportive Environment training, please visit: www.andersoncenterforautism.org/ASE
Jordan Odongpiny and Sayma Pata - Anderson Center International
Podcast March 2023
This weekend's 1 in 44 guests are Jordan Odongpiny and Sayma Pata! Jordan and Sayma are international scholars in the Anderson Center International program. Jordan is originally from Uganda, and Sayma is from Bangladesh. Jordan & Sayma will spend 12-18 months at Anderson Center for Autism learning more about autism spectrum disorder and how to support individuals on the spectrum. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/international Â