Poughkeepsie Journal February 16, 2017 By, Patrick Paul, CEO/Executive Director, Anderson Center for Autism Many of us can recall the very first time we were included as part of a team. Whether picked to join the group of kickball players during recess at elementary school, or playing on behalf of the state champions in highRead More

Daily Freeman February 16, 2017 By Brian Hubert POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. >> One thousand athletes and coaches from all over the state will descend on the Hudson Valley and Catskills to participate in the 2017 Special Olympics New York Winter Games this weekend. The event kicks off 7:30 p.m. Friday with the opening ceremony featuring aRead More

Northwest Dutchess Daily Voice February 12, 2017 Sam Barron Jonathan Peterson, a 20-year-old student at the Anderson Center For Autism in Staatsburg, has found his true calling. Jonathan will be skating Feb. 18 in the 2017 New York State Winter Special Olympics at the McCann Ice Arena between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Jonathan hasRead More

HVNN.com February 9, 2017 By, Paula Mitchell POUGHKEEPSIE—When Jonathan Peterson finishes his figure-skating routine at the McCann Ice Arena on Feb. 18, it’s a pretty safe bet that his family will be giving him a thumbs-up and handfuls of Hershey’s Kisses as a reward. It will be the perfect post-Valentine’s Day gift for the 20-year-old,Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2017 Interview Contact Information Marybeth Cale, publicist, Anderson Center for Autism, marybeth@calecommunications.com,845.750.3763 Eliza Bozenski, director, Anderson Foundation for Autism, elizabozenski@ACenterforAutism.org,845.889.9594 Karlamarie Peterson, Mother of ice skater Jonathan Peterson, karlamarie.peterson@gmail.com or 917.207.7414 Photo Courtesy of Anderson Center for Autism Caption: Jonathan Peterson preparing to skate on behalf […]Read More