NOTE FROM TED: We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfHave you ever been called to create something? This is the story of an incredible collaboration between a highly-determined mother, an amazing non-profit, and a devoted professional that not only resulted in the creation of a number of inclusive and accepting spaces in the community, but in a paradigm shift as to how people with disabilities are perceived in society.For additional information, check out:
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Pillarsoflightandlove.org Maureen Stanko is a musician, a fitness instructor, and a Reading Specialist in the Methacton School District in Montgomery County, PA. She is also a wife and the mother of two sons in their 20's. Her son, Nicholas, who is 22, has autism. The lack of services available for adults with disabilities is what motivated Maureen to start the So Much to Give Program, which resulted in the opening of the So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe' and the So Much to Give Inspiration Studio near Skippack, PA in the suburbs of Philadelphia.Tyler Kammerle received his B.S. in Education from West Chester University. After teaching special education in a local school district, he went on to direct a program geared towards providing job training and employment opportunities for teens and adults with disabilities. These experiences helped him to develop an understanding of both the school system and the adult services system and contributed to the successful rollout of his vision to open an inclusive cafe' to promote acceptance and inclusion in the community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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