10 episodes
Autism Action Update autismactionupdate
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- Government
The Autism Action Update is a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest Autism Action News and to hear about the newest initiatives and legislation. The show is hosted and produced by New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara who is Chair of the New York State Assembly’s sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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The College Experience
Angelo talks with Jennifer Richard, Assistant Executive Director of our College Experience and CareerNext Programs and Colleen Dergosits, Director of Admissions.
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Interview with Dr Gregory Firn CEO of Robots4Autism
Angelo talks with Dr Gregory Firn CEO of Robots4Autism and creator of Milo. Milo the robot is designed to be interesting and approachable for learners with ASD. Robots4Autism helps learners improve their social and behavioral skills and gain the confidence they need to succeed academically and socially.
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GUEST: Myron Pincomb with IBCCES
Angelo Santabarbara speaks with Myron Pincomb who heads the IBCCES. The IBCCES which stands for International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards work with The Autism Society for Maximum Accountability and Expanding Reach.The Autism Society and IBCCES are working together to make sure that individuals with autism get the understanding they deserve.
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GUEST: Anne Del Plato from the NYS Comptrollers office talks about The NY Able Program
Angelo talks with Anne Del Plato from the NYS Comptrollers office about The NY Able Program. They discuss in detail how it works and how folks can take advantage of this program.
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A discussion with John Robinson and Kirk Lewis
Angelo has a roundtable conversation with 2 sides of the controversial bill called AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to the minimum wage for employees with disabilities.
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GUEST: Janine Kruiswijk
Angelo sits with Janine Kruiswijk who is the Executive Director of The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, NY.