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Fostering Independence and Community: A Look at Jonathan’s Landing Foundation


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Many parents of kids with disabilities share the same fear of what will happen to their child in adulthood and when they are no longer here to care for and advocate for them. Today’s guest is Kimberly McCarten, CEO of Jonathan’s Landing Foundation, in Orlando, FL. This remarkable organization is bringing innovation into how we service people in the adult transition by providing a bridge to communication and independence for adults across the autism spectrum. A division of Jonathan’s Landing is Techtonic’s Workforce Academy. This social enterprise certifies neurodivergent individuals in WISE certification, paving the way for sustainable careers in the rapidly growing tech repair industry. Join us to hear more from Kimberly!

Show Highlights:

  • Kimberly’s background story in becoming the CEO of Jonathan’s Landing
  • The story of Jonathan’s Landing, its founding, and what the organization does
  • The importance of “outside-the-box” thinking to highlight the strengths of these kiddos
  • Highlights of the Techtonic Workforce Academy
  • Closing the gap by helping autistic kids identify an interesting career, working at this job, and keeping the job
  • What’s next for Jonathan’s Landing?
  • The vision for an all-inclusive housing community to foster independence

Links/Resources:

Connect with Kimberly McCarten, Jonathan’s Landing, and Techtonic: Jonathan's Landing Website, Techtonic Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram

Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org  

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