Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) talk with podcast host and advocate Hunter DeMarcy about his work on A Talk of Carroll Podcast, where he connects with people in the neurodivergent community to promote understanding, advocacy, and inclusion. Hunter, who has autism, shares his experiences in Target Community’s day program, living independently in an apartment, and helping create a participant committee to improve services and represent neurodivergent voices. He also discusses his love of football and basketball, involvement in fundraising and community programs, and ideas for the future. Join the conversation!
Episode Keywords:
Podcast, Neurodivergence, Autism, Advocacy, Inclusion, Interview, Carroll County, Self advocacy, Community, Transition, Education, Personal growth, Communication, Maturity, Success, Target Community, educational services, residential living, personal supports, employment supports, participant experience, independence, sports management, hydration manager, networking, professional goals, career shifts, community involvement, student council
Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Talk of Carroll Podcast (link)
Community Media Center (link)
Target Community & Educational Services (link)
ARC Services (link)
Maryland State Senator Justin Ready (link)*
*Please note this is NOT an endorsement of a political candidate or party
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro and Ad Music by Oleksandr Stepanov & AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
