Tech Rising, an initiative led by the AvidXchange Foundation in partnership with 30+ local corporations, strives to bridge the digital divide in Charlotte through strategic engagement with the Center for Digital Equity, as well as other local government, academic and nonprofit partnerships.
Our bright light today shines on ACEing for Autism. Highlighting #SpotlightOnCLT Autism Awareness, our conversation brings us to Nils Weldy, Executive Director of ACEing Autism. We learned so much about this program and its impact on the Charlotte Community.
Today's highlight for #SpotlightOnCLT Autism Awareness is all about Autism Charlotte. We spoke with Executive Director, Valerie Iseah, about Autism Charlotte's role in the community.
Today's highlight for #SpotlightOnCLT Autism Awareness is all about the Changing Lives Together Foundadtion. We spoke with Executive Director Mike Dascal about the impact this nonprofit is having on the Charlotte Community.
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Today's highlight for #SpotlightOnCLT Autism Awareness is all about RyzAb0ve Fitness. We spoke with Executive Director Ryan Bost to learn more about this fitness company, and how they encourage fun and inclusivity all over Charlotte. Most recently, RyzAb0ve exercised with Lexi from Belmont Abbey's Lacrosse Team, is planning a huge Crossfit event, and hung out at D9Brewing for a pounding exercise class! To see more, follow their Instagram page, @ryzab0ve.fitness!
Today's highlight for #SpotlightOnCLT Autism Awareness is all about Next Step Clubhouse. We spoke with Executive Director, Chris Link about Next Step, known formerly as The Exceptional Foundation of Charlotte, about leading this nonprofit in Charlotte.
Today's highlight for #SpotlightOnCLT Autism Awareness is all about Special Olympics North Carolina. Special Olympics North Carolina offers year-round sports training and competition for nearly 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. These athletes inspire greatness through their success and provide motivation to the thousands of coaches, sports officials, local program committee members, and event organizers involved in Special Olympics statewide. SONC offers Olympic-type competitions in 19 sports on local and state levels.
Today's highlight for #SpotlightOnCLT Autism Awareness is all about ZABS Place, a "thrift boutique where potential is found". ZABS Place employs young adults with special needs or, as ZABS likes to say, special talents. We spoke with Bentzion Groner, Executive Director about the store, and why she thought to find talent where no one else thought to look.