NFAR PARENT'S GROUP
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Parents - please join us fas we learn from guest speakers and exchange ideas - all from the comfort of your home. All are welcome!
Join Zoom Meeting Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84291853358?pwd=Vms1VlJBWVliUzhucUlUODBncS9ZQT09
Meeting ID: 842 9185 3358
Passcode: 217286
November Topic: Entrepreneur Panel
Join us for a special meeting with four entrepeuneurs. You'll hear from these young adults about how they are pursuing their interests and creating a more fulfilling life for themselves, and about the types of supports they are using to help make it possible.
Guest Speakers:
Stephanie Monis
Stephanie is a San Diego native who has a wide scope of interests ranging from playwriting and participating in the performing arts to learning sign language and how to read music. Most recently, Steph is experiencing the joy of bracelet making. Beading has been a part of Stephanie’s life ever since she was a young girl. She has discovered that the process of making bracelets makes her feel calm and focused. In May this year, Stephanie began her own business called Embracelets with the intention of being her own boss, sharing her creative bracelet designs with others, and most importantly raising awareness and support for adults with autism.
Brendan Kerr
Brendan Kerr explores media that can express how he sees the world as an artist seeking to connect and share his experience. Photography, fiber art, and painting are mediums where visual, tactile and sensory relationships are explored. Growing up along the coast of north county San Diego, nature-inspired elements of design are his passion. Also a musician with perfect pitch, Brendan plays bass guitar and enjoys playing numerous gigs as a band member of Jungle Poppins. Check out Brendan Kerr Photography.
Ethan Marr
Ethan is an artist, drummer, and actor. He expresses his perspectives and individuality through the arts. His view of the world is unique and is expressed through the lens of autism, with a personal warmth and a sense of joyful innocence. Check out Ethan Marr Perspectives.
Poli Despaigne
Policarpo Despaigne has overcome a myriad of challenges resulting from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to become a wood artisan specializing in making hand turned pens. His interest in wood arts began in Wilmington, NC as a 13-year-old at Kids Making It (KMI), a woodworking program that couples experienced woodworker volunteers with afterschool kids. Now 22 years old and living in Escondido, California, Poli enjoys creating these hand-held unique wood masterpieces from his small, home woodshop. You can find Poli’s pens now selling at Adore Boutique at The Forum in Carlsbad, TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar in San Marcos, a Traveling Artisan Market Event at Omni Resort, Carlsbad or online Poli’s Woodcraf.
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