Strike a Chord: Autism Acceptance

This fall, WFUV's Strike A Chord Campaign is focusing its attention on autism acceptance.

An episode of the Cityscape podcast, hosted by WFUV News, titled "Strike a Chord: Autism Acceptance" was published on November 14, 2018 and runs 30 minutes.

November 14, 2018 ·30m · Cityscape

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Episode Description

Inclusivity and understanding are the pathways to accepting and getting to know the people around us. This fall, WFUV's Strike A Chord Campaign is focusing its attention on autism acceptance.

Listen to this special panel discussion produced in conjunction with BronxNet Television featuring:

Amanda Friedman, the founder and executive director of the Atlas Foundation for Autism. The organization is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for autistic individuals through after-school, therapeutic, and other scholastic programs.
Michele Sanchez-Stierheim, the founder and executive director of Spectrum Warriors, Inc. Spectrum Warriors helps families with autistic members who feel isolated to become a part of their community again.
Florencio Flores Palomo, the founder and executive director of REACH Swim Academy. REACH offers swim lessons to autistic kids, giving them a safe space to socialize in small groups and get some exercise.

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