Berkeley College Hosts Webinar Supporting Neurodivergent Students
Thursday, January 7, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY
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Photo Caption: Above, L to R: Lydia X. Z. Brown, J.D., Project Leader and Disability Rights Advocate, Institute for Technology Law and Policy, Georgetown University Law Center; Maureen Anderson, Integrated Employment Specialist, NY State ACCESS_VR, Manhattan Office; Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College; Sharon McLennon-Wier, PhD, CRC, LMHC, Berkeley College Director of Disability Services; and Wanda Murray, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, NY State ACCES-VR, Manhattan Office.
WHAT: “Supporting the Career Development of Students who are Neurodivergent,” a free upcoming virtual webinar hosted by Berkeley College. The program introduces autism and other types of learning disabilities, including features of autism, dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, hyperlexia, Tourette’s syndrome, and others; types of jobs suited for individuals with autism; and how to market strengths to potential employers. A question-and-answer session follows the presentation by the guest speakers.
WHEN: January 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
WELCOME: Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College
SPEAKERS: Sharon McLennon-Wier, PhD, CRC, LMHC, Berkeley College Director of Disability Services Lydia X. Z. Brown, J.D., Project Leader and Disability Rights Advocate, Institute for Technology Law and Policy, Georgetown University Law Center Wanda Murray, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, NY State ACCES-VR, Manhattan Office Maureen Anderson, Integrated Employment Specialist, NY State ACCES-VR, Manhattan Office
CONTACTS:
For more details, contact:
Media Contact: Ilene Greenfield Director of Media Relations 201-207-6667 (cell) Email: IGL@BerkeleyCollege.edu
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