In this week's episode, I speak with Lisa Morrison. Lisa is a mother to 3 autistic kids, as well as Co-Founder and President of Integrated Community Solutions, Inc. ICS is a nonprofit based in Medina Ohio. She’s here to talk about her journey as a parent, as well as all the free resources, and social enrichment programs ICS provides for people with developmental disabilities in Northeast Ohio. We also talk about an exciting housing development she building for people with developmental disabilities. About Lisa Morrison: Lisa is the Co-Founder, President, and Treasurer of Integrated Community Solutions, Inc.Being the parent of three young adults with autism, she recognized the need for community-based housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities that provide permanence and security, and foster individual growth and independence. She…

Lisa Morrison talks being an autism mom and creating her non-profit

This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron. From her heartfelt experiences as a parent to an autistic child, to the pivotal changes needed to uplift the autism community, this conversation is both enlightening and inspiring. Learn about the incredible ways the Autism Society is making a difference locally. Don’t miss out! About Laurie Cramer: Laurie Cramer is the executive director at the Autism Society of Greater Akron.Laurie started at ASGA in 2011 and was the very first staff member in what had been up to that point an all-volunteer parent organization.Previously, she was a long-time volunteer at ASGA and served as president of the board of directors. Laurie has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Florida State…

This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron.

On this week's podcast, join me as I sit down with Brett Powell. After my conversation with Jamie Lewis Smith last week about her autism parenting experiences, Brett steps in to share the story of how he and Jamie united their families, offering his personal perspective on the journey. About Brett Powell: BrettPowell has always been passionate about helping the special needs community. He spent several years working as a behavior coach and support to adults with developmental disabilities. As luck would have it, he fell in love with the mother of an autistic child and, eventually, they became a family.Brettpossesses a unique perspective as someone who has worked with the special needs community navigated dating a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, blended families, and is now raising…

Continuing from last week's chat with Jamie Lewis Smith, Brett reveals the journey of uniting families with an autistic child.