Autism Action Update autismactionupdate

Angelo talks with Jennifer Richard, Assistant Executive Director of our College Experience and CareerNext Programs and Colleen Dergosits, Director of Admissions.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Angelo sits with Janine Kruiswijk who is the Executive Director of The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, NY.