The Autism & Related Disabilities Town Hall Symposium will take place from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Space Coast Health Foundation in Rockledge. At this event, there will be a discussion about how to strengthen services and develop new ones. The symposium will focus on the following areas of concern: transportation shortage; employment, training, and programs for people with disabilities over age 22; sub-minimal wages; lack of housing options; mental health programs and supports; respite, after-school, and summer programs for kids and teens; and Medicaid issues related to services and treatments (ABA and speech and occupational therapies). Political leaders, medical professionals, educators, business leaders, and recreation experts will also be in attendance at the symposium, where refreshments will be served. For more information, you can go to Brevard Town Hall Disability Advocacy's Facebook page.
Note: I'm unable to attend the symposium due to work obligations. However, I was invited to speak about the impact of disability legislation on my life. My remarks were recorded and will be aired at the symposium.
My speech recording session
(Photo by Tracy Jensen-McGrath)
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