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Best Buddies
I joined a group called Best Buddies which is a group that pairs students with disabilities with general education students. We did activities together and got together for special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas parties, Halloween, etc. I got a new buddy each year. When I participated in my last year of the Best Buddies program I worked with my buddy in her speech therapy sessions. It was a cool learning experience. -
ADA updated
The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2008 became effective January 1, 2009. http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada18.html -
Sweetwater Spectrum
This residential community was founded and started being built in 2009 specifically for people with autism. It is a place for people with autism to live free and as independently as possible. -
iPad
Steve Jobs introduced the iPad. -
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Got a job at the Benton House
After my sophomore year of college and moving into the summer, I got a job at a house with 6 men who have autism. We went on hikes every day and did fun outings together such as going out to eat, going to the movies, etc. I miss them. -
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CATS program
I participated in two semesters of the CATS program. CATS stands for collaborative autism training and support program. I worked 50 hours each semester with a 3 year old boy with autism. I continue working with him to this day. He is 7 now! -
Saturday sidekicks
Saturday's we got together for some fun! -
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Began working at Sweetwater Spectrum
I began working with a 26 year old woman with autism. She lives at Sweetwater spectrum in Sonoma. She is super fun, outgoing, independent, crafty, and so much more. I continue working with her to this day. She is 28 now. -
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Elsie Allen High School
Began working at Elsie Allen High School in a special day class. I am now doing my student teaching there. -
The Every Student Succeeds Act
Signed by Obama on December 10, 2015. A new version of the No Child Left Behind Act.
