This weekend’s 1 in 36 guests are Dana Hopkins, Andy Imperati, and Jane Rodd! Dana is the Dutchess County All Abilities Program Director, Andy is the CEO/Fair Manager, and Jane Rodd is the 4H Program Director from Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County. They all join the show to discuss the upcoming Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY! This year the fair will again feature “ThinkDIFFERENTLY Thursday” an inclusive collaboration between the Dutchess County Agricultural Society and Dutchess County Government, offering people of all abilities and their families the opportunity to enjoy the Dutchess County Fair. Fair organizers offer these visitors entrance ahead of the crowds with an early gate opening at 9 a.m. and sensory-sensitive hours on the carnival midway from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Tune in to learn more about the “Flourishing Farmers” for children of all abilities, which will be stationed at the Fair all week long to provide information and resources for families and individuals, answering any questions at the ThinkDIFFERENTLY/4-H tent. Part of the ThinkDIFFERENTLY tent will be designated as a quiet space for those who need a respite as well! You can also learn more about the upcoming fair at: https://www.dutchessfair.com/

Lotus Kay is a local Hudson Valley singer, writer, lyricist, and more! She is an award-winning children’s book author who has been published in a variety of media outlets. Her children’s books More Beautiful Than Heaven, Billie the Octopus, A Thanksgiving for the Turkeys, Jenny the Chimpanzee, and Friends Lift You Up touch on themes such as caring for the Earth and wildlife and creating a more compassionate world. Lotus’s activism has been recognized by organizations such as PETA, the Jane Goodall Institute, and Mission Blue, among others. Tune in to learn more or visit: www.lotuskay.com

Rob Brown is a general sales manager with Sunrise Media, an Integrated Marketing Communications Company in New York. Most recently, Oldies 98.9 was the lead media sponsor for Anderson’s 2023 Golf Classic. Rob joins us today to discuss the golf tournament, Sunrise’s long time partnership with Anderson and more! Tune in, or visit www.sunrisemedia.us to learn more.

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dr. Barbara Tischler Hastie, Renee Falanga-Brenner, and Jaime Churchill. Barbara is the Coordinator of School Development with Ulster BOCES. Renee is a Special Education Advocate with Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL), and Jaime is the Special Education Coordinator for Rondout Valley School District, and is also a board member for the Ulster County Agricultural Society (the group that runs the Ulster County Fair). They have collaborated to provide a sensory safe space at the Ulster County Fair this year. The designated room will offer families an opportunity to enjoy a sensory-friendly environment. The room will provide respite from bright lights, crowds, and the summer heat and will feature bubble tubes, mats, seating, touch and feel books about animals, a host of noise canceling headphones, and a charging station for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Tune in to learn more...and don't miss the fair - August 1st - August 6th in New Paltz, NY. https://ulstercountyfair.com/ 

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Timothy Gifford. Timothy is the CEO of Movia Robotics, a collaborative robotics company building systems and software to help children on the autism spectrum learn and grow using robotic technology. Timothy is an internationally renowned researcher and entrepreneur, and has worked with NASA, led the team that built the first virtual reality exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution, and is a sought-after consultant and presenter on Robot-Assisted Instruction, Autism, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Collaborative Robotics, Human Perception, and Assistive Technology. He also works in the labs of the University of Connecticut, where MOVIA was born. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://moviarobotics.com/

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Gary Bassett and Joe Phelan. Gary is the mayor of Rhinebeck, Joe is the chair of the Autism Supportive Community (ASC) Committee. The committee formed over four years ago, when the village of Rhinebeck became an autism supportive community via training received from the Anderson Center Consulting & Training team. Businesses and organizations in the Village of Rhinebeck incorporated at least one autism supportive practice as part of the growing inclusivity initiative. Tune in to learn more about ASC, Rhinebeck, and what the ASC Committee is up to recently! www.andersoncenterforautism.org/asc

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Susan Angeles. Susan is an Anderson parent, trustee, founder of Anderson Family Partners, artist and more! Susan has been connected to Anderson Center for Autism for 20+ years, her son receives services in our adult program. Since 2020, Susan has become a full-time artist with her own website, she donates 5% of all proceeds from her art to ACA. Tune in to learn more about Susan, and view her artwork at: https://www.susanangelesart.com/

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Bill Burke & Angela Parisi. Bill is the education chairman and a volunteer at the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum. Angela is the transition supervisor for the children's day program at the Center for Developmental Disabilities located in Woodbury, NY. She oversees the vocational programming, community integration, and linkages to adult services for students aging out. The Center provides comprehensive services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The museum and the Center have joined together to create the VIP program, a shared, informal vocational education enterprise. Their shared mission is to create a dynamic program focused on service for young adults to accomplish educational, vocational and self esteem outcomes central to all members of our community. Tune in to learn more!

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Dr. Deborah Napolitano is an assistant professor of ABA at Daemen College. Prior to this, she was an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Dr. Napolitano has published widely in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavior analysis in some of the field’s leading journals. Her research interests are in the areas of rigid and repetitive behavior in individuals with autism, drug and behavior interactions, applications of behavior analysis in child welfare, and the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behavior of persons with IDD. She has also spent a great deal of her career advocating for the needs of individuals with IDD, their families, and for the behavior analysis profession. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Napolitano, the new ASD prevalance rate - 1 in 36 - and more!

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Alex Prizgintas! Alex is a local Hudson Valley musician, author, historian, lecturer, and more.  He is currently the president of the Woodbury Historical Society. Alex graduated from Marist College in 2021, his major was history with a minor in Hudson River Valley Studies and a concentration in public history. He is currently pursuing his Masters at Marist in Public Administration. Alex is passionate and well versed in many different topics ranging from milk bottle collecting, dairy farming,  glass production, Orange Country railroads, and more. Alex is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and synesthesia. He plays the cello, and is looking to reach a new goal this year - 100 bookings! Tune in to learn more about Alex, or visit alexprizgintas.com