{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e32ef14611fd0c04cac8daa/60b12891cf645200129788dd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Making Strides For Autism Feat. Lisa Vilella","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e32ef14611fd0c04cac8daa/1622220172836-856e15b89ee6432cff6c500ff933f99d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Ashley Surma is joined by a special guest — Lisa Vilella, founder of <a href=\"http://www.mimismission.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mimi's Mission</a>. Lisa shares how her charitable journey led her to becoming an advocate for children on the spectrum. When she saw a lack of support for kids with autism, she began a group offering resources, tools, and a community for families impacted. With 1 in 25 kids expected to be diagnosed with autism by the year 2025, Lisa shares the importance of raising awareness and bringing education to our communities. </p><p><br></p><p>The organization is currently rolling out a program called <a href=\"https://mimismission.com/911ready/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">911 Ready</a> to educate first responders on how to handle people with special needs during emergency situations. Learn more about how this could be beneficial for your community in this episode. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join our For The Good community:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5e32ef14611fd0c04cac8daa/episodes/www.Facebook.com/forthegoodofficial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Facebook.com/forthegoodofficial</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5e32ef14611fd0c04cac8daa/episodes/www.Instagram.com/forthegoodofficial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.Instagram.com/forthegoodofficial</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/5e32ef14611fd0c04cac8daa/episodes/www.forthegood.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.forthegood.com</a></p>","author_name":"For The Good"}