#63: Accessibility, Communication, and Barriers ft. Daniele Backus

In this episode of Cultivate CNY, Alex sits down with Daniele Backus, who after her son’s autism diagnosis began her journey leaning into becoming an accessible education advocate and a champion for autonomous communication on AAC (augmentative alternative communication). This past year Daniele officially opened her business, Accessible Education Advocate, assisting families of other neurodivergent children alike who need help and guidance collaborating with schools on IEP’s with neurodiverse affirming goals and accommodations. Her goal is for each learner and family to be seen, heard, felt and understood. Everyone learns differently. During the episode Alex and Daniele discuss Daniele's son's diagnosis, learning and understanding autism, and inclusivity, along with so much more! Follow Daniele on Instagram! Visit the Accessible Education Advocate Website! Upcoming Events: IG live with Kelly’s Choice Nutrition: January 7 at 9:30AM Community Dinner at Touche: Members-only ⁠Fit & Social:⁠ Hosted by Spoke Cycle + Fitness on January 18, 9-11 AM ⁠IRL Coworking⁠: Hosted by CNY Women’s Network at Commonspace on January 7 ⁠IRL Coworking:⁠ Hosted by CNY Women’s Network at Commonspace on January 22  ⁠2025 CNY Women’s Summit: ⁠Hosted by CNY Women’s Network at The Oncenter on Friday, March 7.  Events on our Radar:  ⁠Ascend & Elevate retreat⁠: Use code ‘CULTIVATECNY’ for $200 off! ⁠New Year Networking Party⁠: Hosted by CNY Professionals under 40 at the Mansion on James in Syracuse, NY on 1/7/25.  If you're a woman professional or business owner in Central New York, get listed on the CNY Women's Network Directory to be seen, connected, and hired. Visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/get-...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the directory:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/dire...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply to be a guest on Cultivate CNY:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alex Canavan, the host of Cultivate CNY:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / alexandra.canavan  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Cultivate CNY on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / cultivatecny  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the CNY Women's Network on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / cnywomensnetwork  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the CNY Women's Network on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / cnywomensnetwork  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠CNY Women’s Network.⁠ CNY Women’s Network is a Syracuse-based media company that prioritizes community and collaboration between woman-owned businesses. We connect, promote, and celebrate businesses in Central New York. Email [email protected] to learn more about how CNY Women's Network can amplify your brand. Join The Collective by CNY Women’s Network, a membership community for growth-minded women: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/memb...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use the code: CULTIVATE10 for 10% off your first month or your first year with The Collective. This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diam Media Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.diammedia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Medicine Based Beauty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://medicinebasedbeauty.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Medicine Based Beauty is a full-service medspa that offers medical-grade services by highly trained and certified medical professionals and products backed by medical expertise and scientific research. Whether it's advanced skincare treatments or rejuvenating procedures, your beauty journey is guided by expert hands. Learn more and join the Beauty Bank Membership:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://medicinebasedbeauty.com/beaut...⁠⁠⁠