Andrew Krieger, Communications Coordinator, Autism Society of Greater Akron
As Communications Coordinator, my job is sometimes much bigger than planning social media campaigns or writing e-newsletters. With the increased popularity of social media and our growing Facebook following, our page in many ways has become an extension of our Help Line. Just recently, I’ve helped a mom learn about local service dog programs for children with autism, a father find parent support groups in his county, and a self-advocate find appropriate programming, all through Facebook. I’ve also seen an increasing amount of information shared with me about autism inclusive events and programs in the area, which we can in turn share with families who need them. It’s exciting to know my day-to-day role helps parents and caregivers get closer to needed resources they may not have known about!