Asperger Syndrome S.E.A. Beyond Tomorrow: APPROVED AS NONPROFIT....IT's OFFICIAL!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

APPROVED AS NONPROFIT....IT's OFFICIAL!

Today, I spoke with an IRS official and received verbal confirmation that we had been approved as a nonprofit organization. It is official and we are psyched. It is definitely a prayer answered. Look for more information to follow as we begin work on our first fundraising event!

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Board of Directors

Angela Prestriedge Collier
Master's Degree in Special Education
Highly-Qualified and Certified by State of Alabama
33 years experience in education of individuals with learning differences
Built program for individuals with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome over last 3 years
150 plus hours of training in autism spectrum disorders
Directs social skills groups, teaches executive functioning skills, advocates for students, provides inservices and is parent consultant.
Presenter

Candace Hatcher
Master's Degree CCC-SLP
25 years experience in speech and language pathology
Has worked in multiple settings: hospitals, clinics and public schools
Recently recieved her second Masters in English as a second language
Teaches in Huntsville City Schools
Has attended multiple workshops on pragmatic language as it pretains to autism spectrum disorders
Believes that communication and social interaction are critical to health and well-being of all individuals, especially children and adults with communication disorders

Charles O. Lipscomb
Exceptional artist and painter
Degree in Graphic Design
Advocate and voice for individuals with Asperger Syndrome, both young adult and adult
Highly intelligent, bright and is a music and movie buff
Is currently employed at Cinram

Gail Seeman
Parent
M.S., L.P.C. licensed mental health counselor
10 years experience working with all ages
Disabilities Coordinator at UAHuntsville
Daughter is twice exceptional: AS and Gifted
Founder of LifeStream Family Counseling
Will offer social skills training and integrated play groups

Heather Vader
Realtor with ALA-TENN Realty, Inc.
Degree in Child and Family Development
Previous director at Premiere Schools in Madison
Formerly Director of Therapy and Family Services at United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and TN Valley
Active member of Alabama Autism Collaborative Group

Julie Parks
Bachelor's and Master's in Communication Sciences
Certified CCC-SLP as Speech-Language Pathologist
Early Childhood Learning Certification through ECLIPPS program at Auburn University
Three years of training in autism through University of South Florida's program
Currently is Autism Resource Specialist with Madison County Board of Education
Provides inservice support to local schools, universities, parent groups and services organizations
Guiding force in community respite services

Mary Marsh
Parent of 12 year old identified as having ASD and 15 year old with Tourette's
Strong organization skills and talents
Paralegal degree from Athens State
Mortgage loan officer with 1st Federal Mortgage in Huntsville, AL
Fully supports and understands the necessity for support, education and advocacy in the community

Rhonda Williamson
Parent of twins with HFA/Asperger's Syndrome
Children are twice exceptional: ASD and Gifted
BS in Child Development from Auburn
Master's Degree in Special Education
Emphasis on autism and behavioral disorders
Worked as special educator in Limestone County
Homeschools her children to insure quality education services and children's needs
Has led social skills groups in the past two years