Autism Spectrum News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview with Rita Gardner, President & CEO of Melmark

• June 7th, 2023
• advocacy, autism, care and compassion, core commitments, COVID-19 pandemic, direct care workers, healthcare, human services delivery, inspiration, insurance-based services, interview, PPE, public health, public policy, social justice, Summer 2023 Issue, workforce crisis
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Overview David Minot, Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, the non-profit organization that publishes Autism Spectrum News, interviewed Rita Gardner, President and CEO of Melmark, a multi-state, non-profit human service provider with premier private special education schools,...

How Spectrum Designs Foundation Pivoted to Support First Responders and Healthcare Providers

• By: Lee Anne Vetrone Spectrum Designs Foundation
• July 1st, 2020
• COVID-19, employment, first responders, healthcare providers, PPE, summer 2020 issue
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Six or so weeks ago, when the COVID-19 crisis ramped up and then effectively halted life as we know it, the team at Spectrum Designs Foundation was on schedule to break previous sales records, offer more individuals with Autism paid employment opportunities and open the doors to our anticipated new...