“Self-advocacy is something we all must learn and it can be especially challenging for those on the autism spectrum.  This innovative workshop engaged and empowered our employees to find their own voices.  A life skill that will help them tremendously both inside and outside of work.”

“The curriculum Ava has developed gives a unique take about how individuals with disabilities can use the art of debate to advocate for themselves in a clear and effective way.  As a person with a disability who has 15 years of experience teaching self-advocacy training, Ava has brought a fresh perspective on communication and advocacy.  I look forward to collaborating with her in the future.”

“The workshop was fun and entertaining and I learned a lot.”

“Programs like this are essential to our model -- supporting not just employment, but the development of lifelong skills.  Empowering our team to communicate effectively strengthens both individual independence and our workplace as a whole.”

“Ava is 16 years old.  And she has built something remarkable.  Find Your Voice isn’t just a curriculum.  It’s a vision.  Ava sees the autism community refreshingly unclinically, and she challenges the world to expand to meet different minds, not the other way around. . . . These are not just communication skills.  They are life skills.  Ava gets that.  And she’s created something that truly delivers it.”

“The Autism Debate Workshop was an incredibly valuable experience.  I gained a strong understanding of various debate methods in an environment that was both supportive and engaging.  Ava presented the material in a way that was accessible to participants of all skill levels while keeping each session informative and interesting.”

“The autism debate workshop was a great learning experience and I think it would be really helpful for autistic people to help build their confidence!”

“It helps foster communication between any group of people by reinforcing how people should speak to each other. . . . We are people too, just trying to live our lives alongside everybody else.”