The Beauty of Bloomington: "A Town That Accepts People For Who They Are." Ed Roe, part 2

Ed Roe and I continue our conversation about the College Internship Program (CIP), and in part two talk about life in Bloomington, Indiana.Bloomington thus far remains an island of safety and acceptance for people of all different backgrounds and situations. But as we know, that status quo is constantly under threat, particularly in a red state such as ours. We've seen the University of Indiana be targeted just like so many other universities, and we have to be prepared for impacts to programs and support systems such as CIP, which are so vital for those in need.Ed himself has a multiracial marriage, a neurodiverse child, and of course is on the front lines of service and interaction with all kinds of unique families. He knows first hand the impact and importance of these programs.We'll then continue in part three, circling back to countering this concept of autism as a "burden," how we need to encourage our children to be themselves, and how to get them out there and interact with people. Our communities are so much better for it.Further links and research related to this episode:⁠The College Internship Program (CIP) in Bloomington, Indiana⁠⁠Ed Roe's profile⁠⁠Ed on LinkedIn⁠Contact Tabitha:[email protected]