Melissa in the Morning: Autism Awareness
Apr 03, 2023, 01:49 PM
April is Autism Awareness Month and we dedicated the April 3rd show to resources and programs available to people on the spectrum or living with a disability:
1. Westport Day School and Westport College Prep founder, Dawn Matera, shared how these educational opportunities support people with special education and mental health needs. ((00:00))
2. Woofgang & Co. co-founder, Kelly Maffei, shared how vocational training skills in the workplace can help young adults out of school and hoping to do more at home and in a job. ((12:40))
3. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity attorney, Michelle Kueler, shared how landlords can practice more housing equity with future tenants and why many hold back on applicants with a disability. ((27:55))
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1. Westport Day School and Westport College Prep founder, Dawn Matera, shared how these educational opportunities support people with special education and mental health needs. ((00:00))
2. Woofgang & Co. co-founder, Kelly Maffei, shared how vocational training skills in the workplace can help young adults out of school and hoping to do more at home and in a job. ((12:40))
3. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity attorney, Michelle Kueler, shared how landlords can practice more housing equity with future tenants and why many hold back on applicants with a disability. ((27:55))
IMAGE CREDIT:
iStock / Getty Images Plus