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Andy Bondy & Lori Frost - PECS
Podcast May 2021
Meet the duo who combined their innovative ideas for helping children build functional skills and succeed in the classroom to design educational approaches that have improved lives around the world! Andy Bondy & Lori Frost are the co-developers of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), as well as the founders of Pyramid Educational Consultants. Their goal is to help individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and/or communication challenges learn to shape their own lives and participate in the world around them! Tune in to learn more, or visit: www.pecsusa.com
Shoshana Folic - Wishing' U Well
Podcast May 2021
Shoshana is a high school student in southern Florida. She created the Wishing' U Well organization after seeing the social & mental health effects COVID-19 had on the special needs community. Wishing' U Well is a safe space where individuals can practice all aspects of their health from the comfort of their own home. They can potentially create new life skills, valuable lessons, and even make new friends along the way through Wishing' U Well's program, Fun With Friends! Tune in to learn more or visit: www.wishinguwell.org
Janine Kruiswijk - Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region
Podcast April 2021
Janine Kruiswijk is the Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, she has been with the agency for over ten years! The ASGCR's mission is to promote lifelong opportunities for people on the autism spectrum and their families, so they can be fully participating members of their communities. They are community builders… providing referral services, advocacy services, and so much more! Soon, they will be expanding to serve the Hudson Valley region as well. Tune in to learn more! Visit: www.asgcr.org
Courtney Burke - HANYS
Podcast April 2021
Courtney Burke is the Chief Operating and Innovation Officer at the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). As chief operating and innovation officer, Courtney oversees all of HANYS’ operations and ensures optimal alignment of the Association’s various functions – from healthcare policy and advocacy to quality improvement and data analysis. HANYS is a nonprofit working to ensure that every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-quality care. Tune in to learn more about Courtney, HANYS and how they helping those on the spectrum!
Dr. Temple Grandin
Podcast April 2021
This weekend’s guest is Dr. Temple Grandin! Temple is a world renowned author and advocate for individuals on the Autism spectrum. She is also currently a professor of animal science at Colorado State University. This interview highlights important topics close to Dr. Grandin’s heart – work placement/opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum as well as teaching younger folks on the spectrum important job skills training.
