My guest today is Sheri Reuveni-Ulrich. Sheri had been a speech therapist for nearly 25 years with special needs individuals, primarily on the autism spectrum. She also had a love for baking and often incorporated baking as an experiential activity for her students. Her "ah ha" moment occurred when she stepped back from the kitchen and witnessed her non-verbal students humming, laughing and finding their voices, while baking cookies. That ignited her desire to create a bakery, where she could provide meaningful employment to individuals on the spectrum. Rising Above Bakery, started in Sheri's home, is now a hidden gem in Nyack and Sheri hopes to expand to locations in Bergen County, NJ. Become a customer, a volunteer or open an account to supply their delicious, high quality, baked goods in your deli, grocery, restaurant or coffee shop. Sheri is also demonstrating that individuals on the spectrum can be reliable, engaged employers. Help the bakers, Sheri and their dreams rise above their challenges. Check out the Show Notes for links to Rising Above Bakery and Sheri's email. She is looking for supporters in variety of ways. Enjoy then podcast! Links: www.risingabovebakery.org IG: risingabovebakery FB: Rising Above Bakery Email Sheri