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Kara GreenExecutive Director
Along with Dara and Catherine, Kara founded ABLED in early 2020 to fill the need for quality after school social/enrichment programs for teenagers and young adults with developmental disabilities. Frustrated with the lack of opportunities available for this group of young people, Kara, Dara and Catherine decided to begin a program themselves. Kara is driven by an intense passion to serve those in the community who are most vulnerable, and provide them with the skills to live quality, independent lives. ABLED Is a labor of love for Kara -- her oldest son is a young adult who is also on the Autism Spectrum. Kara wants her oldest and his peers to have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential; community involvement and engagement is integral to this edict. Kara holds both B.A. and M.B.A. degrees and is a native of Sacramento. She and her husband have a blended family of four. |
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Dara SchneiderProgram Director
Dara has worked with individuals with disabilities for over 20 years and has worked in a local school district for the better part of the last decade. From running an after-school teen program to working in assisted living to being an adult day program coordinator, Dara has extensive experience working with individuals with disabilities. Dara currently works as a 1:1 Instructional Assistant in an integrated High School program for a young adult on the Autism spectrum. She attends University and is pursuing her teaching credential in Special Education. |
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Catherine Hickinbotham
Program Coordinator
Catherine has worked with individuals with disabilities for over 10 years in a variety of settings, both public and private. Catherine has the energy and passion to create a functional yet fun learning environment for those with developmental disabilities. Catherine views the person before the disability and looks to support the person first. She is passionate about life post K-12 education and how to create fulfilling lives for those with a disability. Catherine is impassioned to create a place for teens and young adults with a diagnosis of a disability to be themselves and enjoy life. Catherine earned a bachelors degree and is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. |
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Dan PearcePracticum Coordinator
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