LPH13: Rachelle Vartanian, a Visionary Building Community Inclusion for People With Disabilities

In this episode of Let’s Plant Houses, we talk about autism support, autism resources, disability services, and community inclusion as I sit down with Rachelle Vartanian, the founder of the Living and Learning Center in Northville, Michigan. Rachelle shares how her journey began when her son received an autism diagnosis and she saw the lack of strong autism programs and family support. Using her training in special education and her passion for helping people with disabilities, she worked to create new options for her son and for many families in need of meaningful services. She explains how small social skills sessions at a public library grew into the Living and Learning Center, a unique space offering therapy, social programs, work based learning, and community engagement for people with disabilities. Tune in to hear Rachelle’s inspiring story, her focus on autism employment and life skills, and her vision for the future.