Bari Levin, Executive Director - I Am Able Foundation
Bari Levin is the Executive Director of the I Am Able Foundation, a nonprofit that helps make the world more inclusive for neurodivergent people. The foundation raises awareness about different ways people learn through community projects.
Bari has always been passionate about helping neurodivergent students. She has been a special education teacher for 34 years and believes that building strong relationships and learning comes next.
Now, Bari works to connect with more schools and businesses so the foundation can help even more people.
In this episode:
- 00:00 – Welcome to the KRM Podcast with Guest Bari Levin
- 00:28 – The Mission of I Am Able Foundation: “We All Learn Differently” & “We All Work Differently”
- 02:26 – How to Find the Right Website: www.iamablefoundation.org
- 03:05 – Jay Shares His Personal Connection to Neurodiversity
- 04:00 – Importance of Key Relationships in Nonprofits
- 06:45 – Donor Relationships and Funding Impact
- 08:45 – The Power of Neurodiverse Talent: Discussion on Reducing Stigma & Embracing Neurodiverse Strengths
- 10:00 – Personal Stories of Impact
- 12:31 – Closing Thoughts and Encouragement to Strengthen Key Relationships
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