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Conversations From Studio B: Vice President of People First Athens Jason Licht and Director of Integrate Athens Autumn Brown
By: Robin Barnes
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In observance of March being Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities has been busy working with community partners and local organizations to shed light on the varied and unique experiences of individuals with developmental disabilities. The month included a visit to the statehouse in Columbus, a march on Court Street, movie screenings and culminated with the annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Fest at the Athens Community Center March 27. The event featured a performance from The Athens County Community Singers.
Vice president of People First Athens, Jason Licht and Director of Integrate Athens, Autumn Brown visited WOUB’s Studio B for a conversation with Robin Barnes about projects in the works, like getting adult changing tables in more public restrooms, creating accessible beaches and nature trails, planning social mixers and the importance of expanded transportation for spontaneity.
Listen to the conversation by clicking play in the SoundCloud widget above.
