244:Giving My Wings To Margie Williamson and Danni Bloom

With regard to the South Carolina Arc, we have two amazing women. Our first guest is the excellent Margie Williamson, who became the executive director of The Arc of South Carolina in April 2012. She previously spent over ten years working in the nonprofit sector. She brings a unique family perspective to her role as executive director at The Arc of South Carolina as the mom of a child with autism. She places a high value on her work with people who have intellectual and developmental challenges. During her initial years of college, she actively worked with children on the autism spectrum, relieving careers and advocating for support. Additionally, we have a successful Director of Outreach Policy. Danni Bloom, who is originally from the Low Country of South Carolina, has lived all across the state of South Carolina but now calls Chapin her home. Danni has been passionate about The Arc's work since her baby boy, currently two years old, was diagnosed with autism in October 2000. She graduated from The Citadel with an MBA and from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Social and Behavioral Sciences degree. They take part in the charity event Wings for All in addition to supporting autism. Wings for All is an innovative airport "rehearsal" created for passengers with disabilities, relatives and friends, and aviation experts. The program makes an effort to lessen some of the stress that families who have to travel with a family member who has a developmental disability experience. Help me welcome these amazing ladies to Autism Rocks and Rolls.