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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!
Steve Bier - Popcorn for the People
Podcast October 2019
Steve is the managing director of Popcorn for the People, a nonprofit in East Brunswick, NJ. Steve's son Sam is a young adult on the autism spectrum who was finding it difficult to find gainful employment. Steve was then inspired to start Popcorn for the People, which provides meaningful and lasting employment for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. They also provide 14 different yummy flavors of popcorn! 100% of the profits from Popcorn for the People goes to Let's Work for Good. Let's Work for Good is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit social enterprise with a mission to provide meaningful and lasting employment for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Tune in to learn more about Popcorn for the People, or visit: www.popcornforthepeople.com
Dr. Leanne Scalli - Earth to Autism
Podcast October 2019
Dr. Scalli is the founder of Earth to Autism (E2A), a Florida based non-profit organization on a mission to help adults with Autism gain and maintain meaningful employment opportunities in green industry jobs. The organization serves two of Dr. Scalli's passions: environmental preservation and helping adults balancing their lives on the autism spectrum. Tune in to learn more about E2A and Dr. Scalli's roots in the autism field!
