This year, we are excited to welcome you to the Autism After 21 “Virtual Breakfast,” an event featuring captivating speakers, our annual art exhibition, and live performances—all accessible from the comfort of your own home.
This enlightening gathering is dedicated to exploring the distinct challenges and prospects that adults with autism encounter, providing you, as influential community members, with a deeper understanding of the experiences of people with autism in your community.
The theme for the event is “BELONGING,” highlighting the importance of connection and the power of being part of a community that shares common goals and values. By coming together, we have the chance to create meaningful change and foster understanding, acceptance, and collaboration, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive environment for autistic adults.
Join us Friday, April 11, 2025
8:00 AM EDT / 6:00 AM MDT
Duration: 1 Hour
10:00 AM EDT / 8:00 AM MDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Program Agenda
Congresswoman April McClain Delaney
Representing Maryland’s 6th District
Welcome and Comments
Chou Chou Scantlin
Self-Advocate
One of America’s Only Female Big Band Leaders
Walter Suskind
CEO & Founder of SibStrong
Perspectives of a Sibling of an Adult on the Autism Spectrum
Kristy Chambers
CEO at Columbus Community Center
The Utah Project: A National Blueprint for Identifying the Needs and Desires of Autistic Adults and Their Families at the Grassroots Level
Desiree Kameka Galloway
Lead Consultant of Neuro-Inclusive Housing Solutions
Insights into Housing Opportunities for Those with Intellectual Disabilities
Dallyn Vail Bayles
Advocate & Artist
A professional actor, singer, recording artist and teacher. Bayles understudied and performed the roles of the Phantom and Raoul in the Broadway touring company of The Phantom of the Opera, and performed internationally and throughout the United States with the Broadway tour of Les Miserables
Aparna Gana
Advocate & Singer
Aparna is a second-year student at the University of Virginia (UVA), majoring in Biochemistry on the pre-med track. She has an immense passion for music and service and always seeks ways to integrate the two. One way she embraces the healing power of music is through teaching music to autistic adults. Aparna’s ambition is to become a physician, but music will always hold a special place in her heart for she knows that music can heal wounds in ways that medicine alone cannot. Visit Aparna’s website to learn more.
Art Show
Self-Advocate Artists
This powerful video art show highlights the works of 21 autistic adult artists from across the nation, offering a window into the different perspectives of the world through their eyes.
We hope you can join us for this impactful event. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at the Virtual Breakfast!
Become a Sponsor
We appreciate your support as an attendee or sponsor/donor. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the event, please see below for details on the available sponsorship levels and their associated benefits.
Cornerstone Sponsor
$50,000
Year-long recognition in publications and media
Membership on a Special Advisory Committee
Logo hyperlinked on our website
Social media recognition across several platforms
Year-long signage posted in the indoor riding arena at Madison Fields
On-site training for 8 on disability awareness and inclusion for corporate leaders
1 event (corporate, breakfast, volunteer day, team building or retreat) for up to 20 at Madison Fields
Individual bags of goat milk soap from Madison Fields
or email us at [email protected]
Visionary Sponsor
$21,000
Invitation to be on a Special Advisory Committee
Logo hyperlinked on our website
Year-long signage posted in the indoor riding arena at Madison Fields
Virtual training for 6 on disability awareness and inclusion for corporate leaders and human resource directors
1 event (corporate, breakfast, volunteer day, team building or retreat) for up to 10 at Madison Fields
Individual bags of goat milk soap from Madison Fields
or email us at [email protected]
Thought Leader Sponsor
$10,000
Logo hyperlinked on our website
Virtual training for 4 on disability awareness and inclusion for corporate leaders and human resources directors
Individual bags of goat milk soap from Madison Fields
or email us at [email protected]
Innovator Sponsor
$5,000
Logo hyperlinked on our website
Virtual training for 3 on disability awareness and inclusion for corporate leaders and human resources directors
Individual bags of goat milk soap from Madison Fields
or email us at [email protected]
Advocate Program Sponsor
$2,100
Logo hyperlinked on our website
Virtual training for 1 on disability awareness and inclusion for corporate leaders and human resources directors
Individual bags of goat milk soap from Madison Fields
or email us at [email protected]
Builder Sponsor
$1,000
Logo hyperlinked on our website
Individual bags of goat milk soap from Madison Fields
or email us at [email protected]
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