Meet Dane Dougan
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Dane Dougan is the chief executive of Autism New Zealand. In this profile, we learn more about New Zealand's autism community and the great efforts to promote inclusion, support employment, and more.
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Meet Dr. Jody Sandler
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Dr. Jody Sandler is a veterinarian who created BluePath Service Dogs to provide service dogs to children with autism. His long-held passion for animals led to an award-winning career and an incredible contribution to the autism community.
Read MoreMeet Atiai P. Woody
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Atiai P. Woody is a co-host of (A) Moms Happy Hour, a podcast that discusses autism and the special needs community. Her nephew has autism and inspired her to pursue a career as a behavior therapist and create Puzzled Pathway.
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Meet Syrenthia Farris
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Syrenthia Farris is the host of the (A) Moms Happy Hour podcast and in this profile, we learn more about her journey raising a son on the autism spectrum and leading her organization, Parents of Children with All Special Needs.
Read MoreMeet Stacy McAlister
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Stacy McAlister is a former professional basketball player who has a son with autism. He launched a #DribbleforAutism initiative that supports autistic children in building sportsmanship, social skills, coordination, and cognitive development.
Read MoreMeet Desirae Pillay
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Desirae Pillay's daughter, Savannah, has autism and cerebral palsy. This led Desirae toward a career in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Based in South Africa, Desirae is a passionate autism advocate.
Read MoreMeet Dr. Moreno Toldo
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Dr. Moreno Toldo is an Italian doctor based in Varanasi, India who specializes in neuro-disability. Learn about the joys and challenges of his work supporting children on the autism spectrum and advocating for disability inclusion.
Read MoreMeet Barry Fierst
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Barry Fierst is a lawyer who specializes in estates and trusts for persons with disabilities and their families. In this profile, learn about his career path and get advice on estate planning, guardianship, public benefits, and more.
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Chulayo Mthembu is a mother of two based in Durban, South Africa. Her son, Agape, has autism and since his diagnosis, she has championed autism awareness and disability inclusion both in her community and online (follow @ChulayoM on Twitter!)