40: Jenny Anderson: Supporting Entrepreneurs on the Autism Spectrum with Celebrate Autism

JennyJenny Anderson is the Co-Founder & CEO of Celebrate Autism, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative entrepreneurial education to young adults with developmental disabilities. She is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound, an autism sibling, and an advocate for education and equal opportunity for those with disabilities.

Listen to the Episode below

(00:15:42)

 

Jenny’s Story:

Jenny’s 29 year old autistic brother inspired her to start Celebrate Autism.

Celebrate Autism provides innovative education that builds on entrepreneurial concepts and interests so that they can create happier and more productive lives.

 

We discuss:

  • Jenny’s inspiration to start Celebrate Autism.
  • How Celebrate Autism helped a teen on the Autism spectrum launch ‘Patrick Apparel’.
  • A very overlooked skill that is not taught in the autism community.
  • Plus, Jenny shares her favorite autism resource.

Interview Links:

 

  • Celebrate Autism: Celebrate Autism helps encourage and empower young adults with developmental disabilities by providing innovative education that builds on entrepreneurial concepts and interests so that they can create happier and more productive lives.

  • Unintentional Humor: This book is a compilation of hilarious stories and cartoons portraying the literal interpretation of common expressions and idioms.

 


About Catherine Pascuas

Catherine is the founder of Edx Autism.

One Response to “40: Jenny Anderson: Supporting Entrepreneurs on the Autism Spectrum with Celebrate Autism”
  1. Linda Anderson

    Catherine! I loved your podcast with Jenny talking about her brother and Celebrate Autism. I want to send you copies of Unintentional Humor books and products, can you send me a mailing address.

    Thank you so much for support

    Linda

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