Professional committed to social justice. Working towards a world where all humans have access to resources and support that lead to quality life outcomes.
Joined September 2009
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5 Mar 2023
Holding space for all who loved her. What a force for good and a model for us all. npr.org/2023/03/04/116116901…
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7 Mar 2022
Fantastic to see resources for autistic adults at the Autism Conference. @NEXTforAUTISM
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22 Feb 2022
A man who made the world a better place.Paul Farmer, Pioneer of Global Health. nytimes.com/2022/02/21/obitu…
21 Jan 2022
I will continue to be. But you will have to be very attentive to see me. I will be a flower, or a leaf. I will be in these forms and I will say hello to you. If you are attentive enough, you will recognize me, and you may greet me. I will be very happy. - Thich Nhat Hanh
21 Jan 2022
The International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism announces that our beloved teacher Thich Nhat Hanh passed away peacefully at Từ Hiếu Temple in Huế, Vietnam, at 00:00hrs on 22nd January, 2022, at the age of 95. #thichnhathanh #Buddhism
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3 Dec 2021
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
Raise your voice for the rights, well-being & inclusion of persons with disabilities everywhere.
🔗 bit.ly/UN-2021IDPD #IDPD #GlobalGoals
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14 Oct 2021
Join NEXT for AUTISM and an esteemed panel of participants on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 2:30 pm EST as they discuss selecting a college for students on the spectrum. Register here: bit.ly/3AkH0RT
#ndeam #autismemployment
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10 Oct 2021
Adults with ASD are more likely to experience mental health conditions than their peers access to mental health services remains unequal. We all have a role to play to address these disparities ensure that people with autism have adequate mental health services. #autismhealth
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1 Oct 2021
Throughout October, we proudly celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Check back throughout the month to learn how NEXT is actively working towards creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
#ndeam #autismemployment #autismawareness #celebrateNDEAM
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15 Sep 2021
Join us tomorrow at 4pm EST for a conversation with
@AutismSociety where NEXT for AUTISM'S VP of Strategic Initiatives, Brad Walker, will discuss the housing crisis in the autism community. Register here: fb.me/e/1j0ZTTgaR
#autism #autismawareness #autismsupport #dspweek
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13 Sep 2021
Shout out to all the DSPs who are the backbone of our social service system. Thank you!!!
12 Sep 2021
Join us as we celebrate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week to acknowledge and thank the incredible #DSPs who work tirelessly to provide #support to individuals with #autism and their families.
#dspweek #dsprw2021 #autismawareness
26 Jul 2021
Way to go google! Train the 98% to include the 2%. @googlecloud cloud.google.com/blog/topics…
17 Apr 2021
NEXT for AUTISM is so fortunate to be the beneficiary of this amazing event with @MarkRober and @jimmykimmel. Let’s change the narrative on living with autism!
16 Apr 2021
Thank you for sharing your story with us @MarkRober. We are excited to partner with you, @JimmyKimmel & @YouTube Originals for #ColorTheSpectrum: A Livestream to Support the Autism Community. Tune in on Friday 4/30 at 8 PM EST for the event & join the fun! youtube.com/watch?v=ybPgmjTR…
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15 Apr 2021
To create inclusive communities, changes need to be made at the organizational & individual level. Members of our Strategic Initiatives Team discuss strategies in their @AutismSpecNews article, Organizational and Individual Change: The Road to Inclusion. nextforautism.org/news/organ…
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22 Feb 2021
Read "Fathering a Young Black Man with Autism" by Jamiel Owens, our latest installment in the Reflections series. Inspired by his son, Shayne, Jamiel shares his hopes and fears. nextforautism.org/reflection…
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21 Oct 2020
Words of wisdom from the one and only @PaulShattuck "When social determinants of health are shaken and torn apart, future rates of chronic illness, injury, disability, and mortality go up"
mathematica.org/commentary/t…
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30 Sep 2020
Trump didn’t denounce White supremacists. He told them to “stand back and stand by.” This wasn’t an accident.
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4 Aug 2020
"They need me!" said Dallas about the customers he's helping as an essential worker. Read more about the #autismallies here: nextforautism.org/our-work-2…
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3 Aug 2020
Overlooked No More: Roland Johnson, Who Fought to Shut Down Institutions - RIP nytimes.com/2020/07/31/obitu…