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CNN contributor and civil rights attorney Areva Martin shares her personal journey of raising an autistic son while becoming a powerful advocate for disability rights and creating systemic change.
• Son Marty's autism diagnosis at age two prompted an intensive learning journey
• Navigated overwhelming and often inaccurate information by applying legal training to seek evidence-based resources
• Witnessed evolution from stigma and "cure" focus to greater acceptance and integration of neurodivergent individuals
• Founded Special Needs Network, California's largest social justice organization for special needs children
• Advocates for reform in criminal justice system to better serve autistic individuals
• Uses multiple platforms including social media, television appearances, and legislative testimony to raise awareness
• Emphasizes grassroots advocacy to influence elected officials and policy decisions
• Trains parents and organizations in effective advocacy strategies
• Hosting annual Tools for Transformation Conference on April 26th in Torrance, California
• Pink Pump Fundraising Gala on May 18th to support summer camp and wildfire victims
Visit tonymantor.com/contact if you'd like to share your story on the podcast.
https://tonymantor.com
https://Facebook.com/tonymantor
https://instagram.com/tonymantor
https://twitter.com/tonymantor
https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic
intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild
Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
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CNN contributor and civil rights attorney Areva Martin shares her personal journey of raising an autistic son while becoming a powerful advocate for disability rights and creating systemic change.
• Son Marty's autism diagnosis at age two prompted an intensive learning journey
• Navigated overwhelming and often inaccurate information by applying legal training to seek evidence-based resources
• Witnessed evolution from stigma and "cure" focus to greater acceptance and integration of neurodivergent individuals
• Founded Special Needs Network, California's largest social justice organization for special needs children
• Advocates for reform in criminal justice system to better serve autistic individuals
• Uses multiple platforms including social media, television appearances, and legislative testimony to raise awareness
• Emphasizes grassroots advocacy to influence elected officials and policy decisions
• Trains parents and organizations in effective advocacy strategies
• Hosting annual Tools for Transformation Conference on April 26th in Torrance, California
• Pink Pump Fundraising Gala on May 18th to support summer camp and wildfire victims
Visit tonymantor.com/contact if you'd like to share your story on the podcast.
https://tonymantor.com
https://Facebook.com/tonymantor
https://instagram.com/tonymantor
https://twitter.com/tonymantor
https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic
intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild
Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
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