2019-12-22 Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) & The Learning Academy at the University of South Florida

We discuss CARD’s many projects and accomplishments. These include CARD’s Autism Friendly Business Initiative, Autism Friendly Tampa, the collaboration between CARD and HIPPY.  HIPPY is a free, early intervention, school readiness program for children between 3-5 years old. The HIPPY curriculum helps parents transform their homes into interactive learning environment to stimulate cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in children. CARD has a multitude of projects for safety and mental health. To learn more - Click here! <http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/index.html> The Learning Academy (TLA) at the University of South Florida is a 30 - week customized transition program that assists in preparing young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder for employment. The Learning Academy provides services, supports and on The Learning Academy - Click Here! <http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/> The Learning Academy Employment Services through USF. Whether you are a job seeker looking for employment or an employer looking for the best person to fill your positions, The Learning Academy Employment Services is ready to help you succeed. TLA employment services offer businesses solutions by customizing employment for individuals that are reliable, competent and talented. They provide training and technical assistance to ensure the new hire has become acclimated to the job site. Job seekers can expect The Learning Academy to support them through the entire employment process from resume writing, interviewing, placement and job coaching. TLA’s employment specialists assist in finding meaningful, individualized and gainful employment. For more information about TLA’s Employment Services – Click Here! <http://learningacademy.fmhi.usf.edu/> Our guests are the following: Dr. Karen Berkman - CARD-USF Executive Director and the Learning Academy Director (Retiring) Dr. Beth Boone - CARD-USF Executive Director and the Learning Academy Director (Incoming) Christine Hugh, Assistant Program Director for the Learning Academy’s Employment Services  <https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B9pRUifeH9hoWWxRYWxvS1lSWUE&revid=0B9pRUifeH9hoM3Z1czZwZytMNU5mdU1KR24yYWJtMWs1UW1jPQ> Julie Ames Special Needs Family HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.