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Stephanie Lay - Special Foundation for Autism
Podcast September 2019
Stephanie is the founder of SPECIAL Foundation for Autism, and the owner of Maine-Tex Salsa. The direction and focus for SPECIAL, is to establish a work program that will provide one-on-one training and support for individuals on the spectrum, who will be employed by Maine-Tex to assist in the production of salsa! Tune in to learn more about Stephanie's special connection to Autism, and visit: https://www.specialfoundationforautism.org/ or http://www.mainetexsalsa.com/
Patrick Bardsley and Tim Howe - Spectrum Designs
Podcast August 2019
Patrick is the CEO & Co-Founder of Spectrum Designs, Tim is the Chief Operating Officer. Spectrum Designs is a Long Island based non-profit organization in the screen printing & embroidery field. They create custom made decorated apparel and accessories. Spectrum Designs is a business with a social mission: to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder lead full and productive lives through the world of work. They work to create opportunities for employment, empowerment, and growth. Tune in to learn more about Spectrum Designs!
Krissy and Madison Cahill
Podcast August 2019
Madison is a local artist from Rhinebeck, NY! She has promoted & exhibited her art in local galleries in NYC, Beacon and at Hudson Valley Comic Con. Tune in to learn more about Madison, or follow her instagram to view her latest artwork: mmcdoodles
Mark Child - RoboKind
Podcast August 2019
Mark is the Executive Director of Sales and Marketing for Robokind. Robokind's mission is to engage, enhance, and enrich students through a cost-effective interactive education, which utilizes robots to support diverse and inclusive education for all students! Robokind does this through Milo the robot - a facially expressive humanoid robot! Milo the robot is designed to be interesting and approachable for learners with autism. Use of milo helps learners improve their social and behavioral skills and gain the confidence they need to succeed academically and socially. Tune in to learn more, or visit www.robokind.com!
Harish Bikmal - Zenaviv
Podcast August 2019
Harish is the co-founder of Zenaviv a social enterprise start up that recognizes and promotes the talents of those on the autism spectrum. All artists earn 66% of the profits from the sale of their art - improving their self-esteem, helping secure their financial future, and providing hope to their families. Harish and his eldest son Saket launched Zenaviv in 2016 to bring recognition to the unique autism talent which was “invisible” to the world, and improve the quality of life of the artists! Tune in to learn more about Zenaviv or visit www.zenaviv.com!
