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Kathleen Marshall & Gary Bassett - Rhinebeck ASC
Podcast December 2019
Tune in to hear from Kathleen, Anderson's Director of Program Services and Mayor Bassett of the Village of Rhinebeck! This year, ACA collaborated with the Village to support their effort to establish the Village of Rhinebeck as an Autism Supportive Community. They are the first in our region to earn this distinction! Learn more about the ASC committee & initiative and what the future holds for this partnership!
Dr. Lisa Shulman - SPARK
Podcast November 2019
Dr. Shulman is a professor in the Pediatrics Department at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is also a leading developmental pediatrician who specializes in diagnosing and treating children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and learning disabilities. More recently, she is a principal investigator for SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research) which is a landmark autism research project. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Shulman and her SPARK research.
Dr. Trina Spencer - University of South Florida
Podcast November 2019
Dr. Spencer is an associate professor at the University of South Florida in the Department of Child and Family Studies. She has been a board certified behavior analyst for nearly 20 years. Tune in to learn more about her current research and other recent works!
Pastor Steve - Odyssey Church
Podcast November 2019
Steve Dambra is a pastor at Odyssey Church, located in Poughkeepsie NY. Odyssey is a worship service looking to integrate everyone! Their goal is to adapt worship for people with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Early next year, Odyssey will be hosting their second "Night to Shine" Prom! A Night to Shine is sponsored by the Time Tebow Foundation, and is held in multiple locations across the U.S each year. The prom is put together for differently abled folks, who may not have the opportunity to experience a prom. Tune in for more details about Odyssey Church & A Night to Shine!
Brennan Shearer & Tara Cunningham - Specialisterne
Podcast November 2019
Tara is the CEO of Specialisterne USA, Brennan is the Corporate Engagement Manager. Specialisterne is a Danish not for profit founded in 2004, with the goal to create one million jobs globally for people with autism. Their mission is to share best practices, disseminate knowledge and spread the Specialisterne model, in order to provide training, education and employment for individuals with autism. Tune in to learn more about Tara & Brennan, and what the future holds for Specialisterne!
