1 in 31

Rick Soshensky MA, LCAT, MT-BC, NRMT - Music Therapy Studio

This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Rick Soshensky. Rick is the founder and director of the Music Therapy Studio in Kingston, NY. He has been a Music Therapist for 30+ years and has lived his entire professional life in the world of music. The Music Therapy Studio was founded in 2012, and is open to people of all abilities. They offer in-studio, online/zoom, and home/school/facility visits. Each Friday, they host a FREE pilot program, The Community Music Therapy Project from 1PM to 3PM. "Make Music, Meet Friends, Have Fun"! Tune in to learn more or visit: https://themusictherapystudio.com/ 

Kathleen Somers - Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Kathleen Somers. Kathleen is the author of a recently published book titled 'Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism'. The book is a candid memoir of Kathleen's experiences, being a parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum for the last 20+ years.

"For any parent who has ever struggled with a child’s difficult or peculiar behavior, this candid and compelling memoir about raising a child on the spectrum offers reassurance that you are not alone—and a path forward is possible."

Tune in to learn more or visit: https://www.kathleensomers.com/

Purchase Kathleen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Barely-Visible-Mothering-Misunderstood-Asperger/dp/1647428823

James Bowers - New York Sheriffs' Association

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is James Bowers. James is the Program Director at the New York Sheriffs' Association located in Albany, New York. He joins us to discuss the Blue Envelope Program, and other safety programs rolled out by the NY Sheriffs' Association. The Blue Envelope Program aims to facilitate smoother communication and reduce anxiety during traffic stops for drivers with autism and other disabilities. Drivers with autism or other disabilities can obtain a blue envelope from their local sheriff's office (they are distributed to them by the NY Sheriffs' Association) and place their driver's license, registration, insurance card, and emergency contact information inside. Tune in to learn more about James, and the Blue Envelope Program!

Alex K. Lin - Autism Rocks

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Alex K. Lin. Alex is the co-founder of Autism Rocks, a nonprofit concert event founded along with Ned Specktor in 2016.

Their main mission is to de-stigmatize any stereotypes people have on the Autism community by filling the concert with performances by musicians with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and by shedding a light on the bullying epidemic happening within the Autism Community.

Alex also discusses his Instagram live show - "Issues at Hand". Tune in to learn more or visit: https://www.autismrocksevents.org/

 

Dave Kot - Autism at Face Value

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dave Kot. Dave is the co-founder of Autism at Face Value, a non-profit organization focused on providing social and emotional support programs for individuals with autism, primarily utilizing tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs). Dave founded the non-profit in Pennsylvania with his wife Angela, to educate the public about autism, raise awareness, and promote inclusivity. Recently, Autism at Face Value applied for, and won a grant from Anderson Foundation for Autism. Tune in to learn more about Dave, Autism at Face Value, and their plans for the future! Visit: https://facevaluecomics.wordpress.com/

Dani Bowman - DaniMation

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dani Bowman. Dani is an entrepreneur, producer, speaker, and more! She was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age three, and did not speak until age six. You may recognize Dani from appearing on Netflix's Love on the Spectrum US as a cast member. Dani joins us today to discuss DaniMation, which she is the founder and CEO of. DaniMation, a cloud-based autism talent development company that produces original and contract Animation, Illustration, and Graphic Arts. They provide remote animation classes that are available in both group and 1:1 settings. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://danimationentertainment.com/online-classes/

Gary Shulman MS. Ed. - Autism Consultant, Advocate, & More

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Gary Shulman. Gary was the Program Director of Social Services, Training Coordinator and Special Camp Fair Coordinator for Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. for over 24 years. He has now transitioned to the role of consultant/trainer on a private basis. Gary is also a published poet. He also serves as a volunteer Advisory Commissioner in Arlington, VA. Tune in to learn more about the virtual workshops he provides nationally, or visit: https://garyshulman.jimdo.com

Dawn Danner & Deb Shoemaker - Hudson Valley Community College Uniquely Abled Academy

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dawn Danner and Deb Shoemaker. Dawn is the Director of the Uniquely Abled Academy at HVCC. Deb is the Interim Executive Dean of the Workforce, Community and High School Partnerships. 

Hudson Valley Community college is one of the first 16 colleges in the country, and the first in New York State, to host an innovative Uniquely Abled Academy, a division of the Uniquely Abled Project.

The Academy  welcomed its first cohort of students at HVCC in the spring of 2024 for a successful pilot program. Cohort #2 began in September of 2024. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://uniquelyabledproject.org/ or https://www.hvcc.edu/about/news/archives/2024/04/hudson-valley-launches-uniquely-abled-academy-to-train-students-with-autism-for-cnc-careers-open-house-may-2.html 

Adella Lin-Kravitz & Bin Feng - Project Ready

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Adella Lin-Kravitz and Bin Feng. They are the co-founders of Project Ready, the first non-profit parent to parent support organization in the Asian community, that specifically targets youth around the transition age. Their focus is on advocacy, education, transition and community inclusion. Both Bin and Adella have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Recently, Project Ready was awarded a grant from Anderson Foundation for Autism. Tune in to learn more about their amazing organization, or visit: https://projectready.org/

Erika Reynolds & Emily Hall - Flower Petals Adaptive Dance Company

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Erika Reynolds and Emily Hall.

Erika Reynolds is the founder and director of Flower Petals Adaptive Dance Company (FPADC), located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Emily Hall is the Director of Business Development and Fundraising & is a Flower Petals volunteer. FPADC is a dance program focused on students with special needs, mainly autism, Recently they applied for and won, a grant from Anderson Foundation for Autism. Tune in to learn more about FPADC's programs and services and their upcoming events: https://flowerpetalsadaptivedance.com/