Mary Partin On Creating Job Opportunities For People With Autism
Posted Jun 19, 2017
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The Dan Marino Foundation has provided countless resources for people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Foundation CEO Mary Partin discusses how they are providing unique skillsets for the disabled.
Interview recorded May 26, 2017
Hosted by: Candace KelleyProduced by: Florida Newsmakers Team
Florida students spend a majority of their time studying for yearly standardized tests like the FCAT, which can be crucial in determining whether they graduate.
But for those students who may not have the fortune of passing that exam, one State Senator is giving them an alternative to making it to graduation.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Senator Bill Montford talks to us about some new measures that can help struggling students.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Young girls who have the misfortune of entering the juvenile justice system are finding ways to get their lives back on track thanks to one local organization. The PACE Center for Girls has changed the life trajectory for thousands of young ladies.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Chief Operating Officer, Yessica Cancel, talks about their work.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Illuminating the past, present, and future of the state of Florida.
That’s the goal of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, which celebrates its 40th anniversary.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Museum Director Tiffany Baker talks about their work and their new exhibits.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Inspiring girls to become strong, smart, and bold. That’s the goal of one local organization, which has already benefited thousands of young ladies and their families for decades.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Niki Kelly, Executive Director of Girls Incorporated of Bay County, discusses their work.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Most of us dread – or relish – discussing sensitive topics like politics or religion with friends and neighbors, but one local organization believes it can be done in a peaceful and civil manner.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Liz Joyner, Executive Director of The Village Square, talks about how they find a positive balance.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Those who are elderly often get hit with unforeseen costs.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Representative Lori Berman talks about how she’s working on extending sales tax holidays to certain items for the elderly.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Los latinos emigrando a los Estados Unidos pueden tener un tiempo dificil ajustandose a su nuevo entorno, pero una organizacian local les esta ayudando en el camino.
En esta edician de Comcast Newsmakers, Anamaria Ceballos, Coordinadora de Programas para Hispanic Unity Florida, discute camo ayudan a los latinos viejos y javenes.
Entrevista grabada el 26 de Mayo de 2017.
Marriage equality is the law of the land across the United States. However, in thirty-one states, employees can still be fired, simply for being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. In Florida, local laws protect LGBT citizens from discrimination in sixty percent of the state. Without a statewide nondiscrimination law, the LGBT community has no guaranteed employment protections. This discussion continues in part 2 (LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws).
Brittany Link-Hayes of Equality Florida joins Robert Traynham to track the latest legislative developments out of her state, and nationwide.
Visit Equality Florida on the web, on Facebook or follow on Twitter.
Interview recorded on May 17, 2017. Part 1 of 2.
Even with Hurricane Irma making an impact on South Florida this year's Miami-Dade County is showing no signs of slowing down economically.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Alfred Sanchez, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, discusses the county's progress, as well as issues critical to the local economy.
Interview recorded: December 1st, 2017
Organizations throughout the United States are working hard in hiring Veterans.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, industry leaders attend Florida Internet & Television's “Future of Internet and Television” Conference in Miami, Fl. to discuss ways we can help our heroes find work in the field of communications and technology.
Interview recorded October 25th, 2017.
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