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Danny Combs discusses his recognition and new initiatives for autism employment and disability grants.

Send us Fan Mail Danny Combs on Buildable, TACT, and Expanding Trade-Based Careers for Autistic and Neurodivergent People Host Tony Mantor welcomes Danny Combs to discuss progress since their last conversation on creating meaningful employment pathways for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Combs shares receiving a Congressional Mentor of Honor Society Citizen Honor Award and being appointed by Colorado’s governor to the new Colorado Disability Opportunity Office, funded through reiss...

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Host: Tony Mantor

Guest: Danny Combs

Topics covered

• autism employment
• disability grants
• government recognition
• sustainable funding
• community initiatives

Keywords

• autism
• employment
• disability
• grants
• Colorado
• Nashville
• opportunity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colorado Disability Opportunity Office

Places: Colorado, Nashville

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