Listen "The Untapped Workforce: Autistic Employees You Can Count On"
Episode Synopsis
Dear Valued Listener/Viewer,In this episode of 'Get Inspired with Dr. Barb', I speak with Danny Combs, a leading advocate for neurodiversity and the Inaugural Director of the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office. We discuss the importance of inclusive education for neurodivergent individuals, the innovative approaches taken by TACT to provide employment training, and the challenges faced in implementing effective programs. Danny shares his personal journey, insights on changing the narrative around autism, emphasizing the strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals, and incredible statistics TACT shows . The conversation highlights the need for better data, funding, and awareness to create a more inclusive society.Please connect with incredible Danny and see his amazing initiatives:TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades) website: https://www.buildwithtact.org The Nation's First Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerse:https://www.cndcc.orgColorado Disability Opportunity Office: https://cdoo.colorado.govLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-combs-m-a-bccs-cas-90987613a/Please connect with me at https://barbaravokatis.com, follow the show, and share this episode to get the word out about what is possible in education. Thank you for being here!
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