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Tracy Schober - Resources for Autism & IDD Information Sharing EXPO

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Tracy Schober. Tracy is the Director of New Program Development at Anderson Center for Autism. She is also the driving force behind the Resources for Autism & IDD Information Sharing EXPO (RAISE). The second annual Resources for Autism & IDD Information Sharing EXPO will be held on Sunday, October 1st at SUNY Albany's Campus Center from 11AM to 2PM. This FREE event brings community members together to learn about resources that can benefit individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. New at this year’s event we’re offering free learning sessions for attendees and a private meet & greet for our exhibitors prior to the public event. Tune in to learn more about the event, or visit https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/raise/

Kerry Mauger - Wings for Autism/Wings for All

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Kerry Mauger. Kerry is the Director of Special Projects at The ARC. The ARC is an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols. Chapters of The Arc, local partners, and airport/airline/TSA personnel work collaboratively to design and carry out each Wings event! Tune in to learn more or visit, https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel/

Danielle Gary - Adventures in Camelot

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Danielle Gary, a native of upstate New York! Danielle has spent 16 years working in public education as a teacher and eventually as a school counselor. Currently, she is an education specialist for the University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she supports teaching, learning, professional development, equity, and wellness initiatives within the OBGYN Department. Danielle is also a fierce advocate for exceptional students and their families, working toward creating more equitable and inclusive spaces within schools and communities. Recently, Danielle published her first memoir "Adventures in Camelot" - a collection of stories about the joys and challenges of raising a child with autism. Tune in to learn more about Danielle, or visit: https://www.daniellegary.com/

Lisa Candera - The Autism Mom Coach

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Lisa Candera. Lisa is the “Autism Mom Coach”, she’s a lawyer, and has her own podcast. Lisa has a son with autism, which has led to her passion of 1:1 coaching and supporting other mothers with autistic children. Through her coaching program, she teaches moms how to manage their minds, regulate their emotions and soothe their nervous systems using a cognitive behavioral and nervous system informed approach together with her real-life, in the trenches experiences as a full time single mom to a teen with ASD and other comorbid diagnoses. Tune in to learn more about Lisa, or visit: https://theautismmomcoach.com/

Dana Hopkins, Andy Imperati, & Jane Rodd – Dutchess County Fair & Sensory Space/Hours

This weekend’s 1 in 36 guests are Dana Hopkins, Andy Imperati, and Jane Rodd! Dana is the Dutchess County All Abilities Program Director, Andy is the CEO/Fair Manager, and Jane Rodd is the 4H Program Director from Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County. They all join the show to discuss the upcoming Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY! This year the fair will again feature “ThinkDIFFERENTLY Thursday” an inclusive collaboration between the Dutchess County Agricultural Society and Dutchess County Government, offering people of all abilities and their families the opportunity to enjoy the Dutchess County Fair. Fair organizers offer these visitors entrance ahead of the crowds with an early gate opening at 9 a.m. and sensory-sensitive hours on the carnival midway from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Tune in to learn more about the “Flourishing Farmers” for children of all abilities, which will be stationed at the Fair all week long to provide information and resources for families and individuals, answering any questions at the ThinkDIFFERENTLY/4-H tent. Part of the ThinkDIFFERENTLY tent will be designated as a quiet space for those who need a respite as well! You can also learn more about the upcoming fair at: https://www.dutchessfair.com/

Lotus Kay

Lotus Kay is a local Hudson Valley singer, writer, lyricist, and more! She is an award-winning children’s book author who has been published in a variety of media outlets. Her children’s books More Beautiful Than Heaven, Billie the Octopus, A Thanksgiving for the Turkeys, Jenny the Chimpanzee, and Friends Lift You Up touch on themes such as caring for the Earth and wildlife and creating a more compassionate world. Lotus’s activism has been recognized by organizations such as PETA, the Jane Goodall Institute, and Mission Blue, among others. Tune in to learn more or visit: www.lotuskay.com

Rob Brown - Sunrise Media

Rob Brown is a general sales manager with Sunrise Media, an Integrated Marketing Communications Company in New York. Most recently, Oldies 98.9 was the lead media sponsor for Anderson’s 2023 Golf Classic. Rob joins us today to discuss the golf tournament, Sunrise’s long time partnership with Anderson and more! Tune in, or visit www.sunrisemedia.us to learn more.

Orange County Fair Sensory Space

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dr. Barbara Tischler Hastie, Renee Falanga-Brenner, and Jaime Churchill. Barbara is the Coordinator of School Development with Ulster BOCES. Renee is a Special Education Advocate with Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL), and Jaime is the Special Education Coordinator for Rondout Valley School District, and is also a board member for the Ulster County Agricultural Society (the group that runs the Ulster County Fair). They have collaborated to provide a sensory safe space at the Ulster County Fair this year. The designated room will offer families an opportunity to enjoy a sensory-friendly environment. The room will provide respite from bright lights, crowds, and the summer heat and will feature bubble tubes, mats, seating, touch and feel books about animals, a host of noise canceling headphones, and a charging station for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Tune in to learn more...and don't miss the fair - August 1st - August 6th in New Paltz, NY. https://ulstercountyfair.com/ 

Timothy Gifford - Movia Robotics

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Timothy Gifford. Timothy is the CEO of Movia Robotics, a collaborative robotics company building systems and software to help children on the autism spectrum learn and grow using robotic technology. Timothy is an internationally renowned researcher and entrepreneur, and has worked with NASA, led the team that built the first virtual reality exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution, and is a sought-after consultant and presenter on Robot-Assisted Instruction, Autism, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Collaborative Robotics, Human Perception, and Assistive Technology. He also works in the labs of the University of Connecticut, where MOVIA was born. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://moviarobotics.com/

Gary Bassett & Joe Phelan - Rhinebeck Autism Supportive Community Committee

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Gary Bassett and Joe Phelan. Gary is the mayor of Rhinebeck, Joe is the chair of the Autism Supportive Community (ASC) Committee. The committee formed over four years ago, when the village of Rhinebeck became an autism supportive community via training received from the Anderson Center Consulting & Training team. Businesses and organizations in the Village of Rhinebeck incorporated at least one autism supportive practice as part of the growing inclusivity initiative. Tune in to learn more about ASC, Rhinebeck, and what the ASC Committee is up to recently! www.andersoncenterforautism.org/asc