Hometown: Westport, CT

As the older brother of a non-speaking autistic teen,  I have observed the daunting barriers erected before those like my brother- barriers to social integration, appropriate education & understanding of capabilities, as well as physical hurdles in hotels, retailers, and housing communities. This sparks my personal mission to design and develop a business case and prototype for a disability living community for non-speaking autistics. In this pursuit, the skills acquired through the Dyer Fellowship align with this goal. That in addition to the compassionate and tech savvy Lafayette community is what makes me so excited to begin collaborating and working with the team.