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Ben & Susan Levin
Podcast June 2021
Join us today to hear from Ben Levin, and his mother Susan. Ben was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 5. He is an avid reader and a published author, he has written over 150 books! Ben discusses a profound change he went through during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020. His outlook and message about his status as a person with autism, has become one of self-embrace after many years of feeling “less than” as a result of his diagnosis. Tune in to learn more about Ben!
Nathan Gonyea - SUNY Empire College
Podcast June 2021
Nathan Gonyea, Ph.D. is the Officer in Charge for SUNY Empire State College. Before that, he was the Dean of the School for Graduate Studies at SUNY Empire, previously serving as Interim Dean and Associate Dean of the School for Graduate Studies. He joins us today to discuss SUNY Empire, and their current partnership with ACA in creating their Center for Autism Inclusivity. The Center provides educational support and conducts research to better serve individuals with autism in the classroom, the workplace, and beyond. Tune in to learn more! www.esc.edu
Gillian Christian, Myrna Alcy, & Crystal Mendez-Covington - Ability & Beyond Fitness
Podcast May 2021
Tune in to meet the team from Ability & Beyond Fitness! Gillian Christian PT, DPT, is Ability's Chief Operating Officer, Myrna Alcy, MOT, OTR/L, is the Chief Financial Officer and Crystal Mendez-Covington MOT, OTR/L, is the Chief Marketing Officer! Ability & Beyond Fitness is a forward-thinking LLC consulting business that addresses disparities that adults with developmental disabilities face. In a unique social and inclusive environment, they provide an individualized fitness plan to specifically address physical fitness concerns among adults 25 and older with developmental disabilities. You can find them on the web at: https://abilitybeyondfitness.com/
John Donvan & Caren Zucker - In a Different Key
Podcast May 2021
John & Caren are the co-authors of In a Different Key: The Story of Autism. Their book was recently made into a documentary film and debuted at the Oxford Film Festival! In a Different Key chronicles John & Caren's search for the first person formally diagnosed with autism to explore whether that patient’s life held relevance for their own loved ones who also were diagnosed with autism. Tune in to learn more, or visit: www.inadifferentkeythemovie.com
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
