The Development of the Living and Learning Enrichment Center, with Rachelle Vartanian.
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What is the AEP Connections partnership and why is it relevant to listeners?
So Barry, a couple episodes ago we announced this partnership that we're doing uh starting this year with this really great company, AEP Connections, and uh I see that we've added quite a few listeners since then. So do you wanna uh give us a little bit of a refresher here, give our listeners a refresher on uh AEP Connections, who they are and uh why we're partnering with them?
Yes, AEP Connections hosts live webinars. I've actually done some work with them, and it's always high quality topics in neurodiversity. But they're building their library of on-demand courses now. And this summer they're focusing on providing you with fantastic content at your fingertips. Uh they have courses designed specifically for on demand with many speakers on m many important topics. However, many of their live presentations from this spring are also being made available for on demand, so you can access them now. If you aren't able to see the courses live, be sure to check them out over the summer. Also, if you need approved provider hours, and it's really important for things such as licensure, they offer many, so be sure to check out the different courses and see the approvals from so many professional agencies.
Absolutely. Uh I know, you know, from Kristen's point of view, I always was hearing about, you know, I'm as an SLP, I need more hours. I need more, you know, pr uh professional development. And it's great. You know, it's it's it's good to be on top of your craft in that way. So if anybody's looking for some discounts on professional development, AEP connections, um, they actually have a few options. Uh so they've got bundled packages, which will, you know save you money, but also by being a friend of uniquely human the podcast and AEP Connections, uh they are extending an additional discount code. So you can save an additional 10% on this offering uh just by entering the promo code UH10. That's UH10. in your checkout cart.
Any topics that uh we should be aware of, Barry, that you're doing, for instance, that I should be signing up for? Uh sure,
yeah. And we're talking about gestalt language processing. We talk about neurodiversity and issues related to that, but there are many other speakers as well. Um and it's a real cool perk that you get the 10% discount if you put UH one zero or UH ten in your checkout card. Check them out. Awesome.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Barry Prazant, clinical scholar, researcher, and consultant on autism and neurodiversity, and a Brooklyn boy raised in the big city. And I'm Dave.
I'm none of those things, and I grew up on a farm in Illinois. But being on the spectrum myself, I have plenty of personal insight to lend.
And this is Uniquely Human the Podcast, a show that illuminates and celebrates autism and neurodiversity.
Today on Uniquely Human the Podcast, we have a very special guest who's done some very special things in her life, and we're going to dig in on that. And so welcome Rochelle Vartanian to our podcast.
Thank you. Thank you for having me.
It is our pleasure. So a little bit about Rochelle, actually a A lot that we're gonna dig in on. Uh Michelle Vartanian is the founder and president of Living and Learning Enrichment Center, a nonprofit organization in Michigan that provides a broad range of resources and support services to individuals with disabilities and their families across twelve southeast Michigan counties. That's a lot of acreage there. My goodness. Since 2015, the agency has partnered with more than 100 area businesses and organizations to provide access to inclusive employment skill building opportunities and meaningful job placement support.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the AEP Connections partnership and why is it relevant to listeners?
0:00–7:37
2
Who is Rachelle Vartanian and what inspired her to create the Living and Learning Enrichment Center?
7:37–12:58
3
How did Rachelle’s experience as a special‑education teacher and parent shape the center’s mission?
12:58–18:01
4
What services and programs does the Living and Learning Enrichment Center offer to neurodivergent individuals and families?
18:01–23:35
5
How does the center’s agricultural micro‑business (alpacas, bees, garden, etc.) support its neuro‑affirming goals?
23:35–28:57
6
What is the Mod Market artist space and how does it provide job‑training and employment opportunities?
28:57–34:18
7
What lessons has Rachelle learned about building community, relationships, and sustainable growth?
34:18–39:10
8
What practical advice does Rachelle give to listeners who want to start their own neuro‑affirming community or program?
39:10–46:18
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