Mark is a recent graduate on the autism spectrum from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Mark earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on December of 2016. Currently an intern at the Madison House Autism Foundation, he is slowly…
For the past four years, I worked for 801 East Shelter/Transitional Rehabilitation Program in many roles and completed more than 500 intake interviews/screenings. I observed a majority of those individuals had co-occurring disabilities, i.e., substance abuse and mental health issues.…
Staunch believers in ‘people with autism are talented and are capable of producing high-quality goods, given the right environment of training, encouragement and support’, Siri and her family have a lot to share with the world. Entrepreneurship and autism are…
The Coalition for Community Choice (CCC), founded by Madison House Autism Foundation, is effort led by of hundreds of organizations and individuals across the country with the goal to promote the choice and expansion of housing options for citizens with intellectual/developmental disabilities…
Nonverbal until age four, Dr. Stephen Shore was diagnosed with "atypical development" and "strong autistic tendencies." Labeled "too sick" for outpatient treatment, Dr. Shore was recommended for institutionalization. With support from his parents, teachers, wife, and friends, Stephen is now a…
My name is Alex Gargarita. I’m not a professional lobbyist or policy wonk – just an autism parent and advocate for people with developmental disabilities. This is how I realized my voice matters and so does yours. The state of…
One of my biggest concerns, like most others out there, is about the future. We all deserve one, and many of us try our best to build it. Whether it’s our career, finances, social life, or elsewhere, every one of…
I began working as an Occupational Therapist in 2005 and had my first experience working with people who have acquired disabilities in Adult Rehabilitation. I then worked with pediatrics and children with developmental disabilities. After seeing patients in their homes,…
Have you ever thought about building your own supported living community for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DDs)? Maybe you’ve considered this idea in passing and then thought, “Where would I even begin with such a massive undertaking?” While a project…
Dena Gassner is a powerhouse. Not only does she serve on the national board for The Arc US, she is also a social worker and a Ph.D. candidate at Adelphi University where she is studying Social Welfare. Her research interests…