Changemakers In Autism: Recent Episodes
REED Autism Services
Who are the changemakers in the autism community — the people who refuse to accept the status quo and are pushing the boundaries of what’s accepted, expected and possible of austistic individuals and their families?
Who are the changemakers in the autism community — the people who are pushing the boundaries of what’s accepted, expected and possible of individuals with autism?
We’ve been fortunate to meet many of these incredible people through our work at REED Autism Services, and we’d like you to get to know them as well.
During our podcast, hosted by Chantelle Walker, CEO, and Jen Faust, director of operations, we’ll introduce you to thought leaders and unconventional pioneers who are raising awareness of the most pressing issues in the autism community — and challenging the status quo..
We’ll cover a range of topics, including unique work opportunities, innovative and inclusive housing, sex and relationships, athletes using their platforms to help our community, and much more.
We hope you’ll join us on this journey. Please like, follow, and subscribe! Changemakers in Autism is available on YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts. Visit reedautismservices.org to learn more.
Disclaimer: Changemakers In Autism seeks to provide information only. REED Autism Services does not endorse, sponsor or receive compensation for/from guests..
Opening music performed by Finnigan Ban, Musician, Hydroponic Farmer, and Autistic Adult
Listen as Amy Gravino, M.A., an autism sexuality advocate and relationship coach in the Center for Adult Autism Services at Rutgers University, and Robin Baron, mother of an autistic adult and creator of Relationspot, join us for a frank discussion about navigating relationships when you’re on the spectrum. Disclaimer: Changemakers In Autism seeks to provide information only. REED Autism Services does not endorse, sponsor or receive compensation for/from guests
Opening music performed by Finnigan Ban, Musician, Hydroponic Farmer, and Autistic Adult
Nick Savarese, executive director of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, one of the first autism foundations and resources, shares how his organization is “elevating the voice of the self-advocates,” putting people with autism at the forefront to make sure they’re accepted, included, and seen — and how other organizations can do the same. Disclaimer: Changemakers In Autism seeks to provide information only. REED Autism Services does not endorse, sponsor or receive compensation for/from guests
Opening music performed by Finnigan Ban, Musician, Hydroponic Farmer, and Autistic Adult
In a time when social interaction is often difficult to practice, Vanessa Castañeda-Gill, autistic advocate and CEO of Social Cipher, talks about the importance of social-emotional learning skills and how she’s helping connect neurodivergent youth and their advocates (counselors, teachers, mental health professionals) in an immersive virtual world.
Disclaimer: Changemakers In Autism seeks to provide information only. REED Autism Services does not endorse, sponsor or receive compensation for/from guests
Opening music performed by Finnigan Ban, Musician, Hydroponic Farmer, and Autistic Adult
The Kelsey’s co-founder and CEO Micaela Connery and Communications Analyst Isaac Haney-Owens sit down for an in-depth discussion about how they’re developing integrated, inclusive housing solutions that build more homes and increase opportunities for people in the autism community.
Disclaimer: Changemakers In Autism seeks to provide information only. REED Autism Services does not endorse, sponsor or receive compensation for/from guests
Opening music performed by Finnigan Ban, Musician, Hydroponic Farmer, and Autistic Adult
In our sitdown with Ron Colavito, CEO of Access: Supports for Living, we discover how his Hudson Valley, New York-based agency is helping people with disabilities find meaningful employment in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, building and food services, and more.
Disclaimer:Changemakers In Autism seeks to provide information only. REED Autism Services does not endorse, sponsor or receive compensation for/from guests
Opening music performed by Finnigan Ban, Musician, Hydroponic Farmer, and Autistic Adult
Join Chantelle Walker and Jen Faust as they interview Anthony Fasano, former 12-year NFL tight end and founder of the Anthony Fasano Foundation, about his involvement in the autism community and how athletes are using their voices to influence change.
Disclaimer: Changemakers In Autism seeks to provide information only. REED Autism Services does not endorse, sponsor or receive compensation for/from guests
Opening music performed by Finnigan Ban, Musician, Hydroponic Farmer, and Autistic Adult