# Specialisterne: leveraging the unique skills of Autistics at competitive market terms **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [May 10, 2011, 7:15am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/specialisterne-leveraging-the-unique-skills-of-autistics-at-competitive-market-terms/50245 "2011-05-10T07:15:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 504
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/specialisterne-leveraging-the-unique-skills-of-autistics-at-competitive-market-terms/50245/504 "2014-01-19T22:10:37Z")
The subject of some past posts, namely [this one](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/13) and [this one](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/14), was the use of interactive whiteboards for Autism. The _Hope School Learning Center_, based in Springfield, Illinois, uses eBeam technology in its classrooms. _Luidia_’s ‘eBeam Engage’ product works effectively for Autistic students due to the flexible ways it can be utilised because it promotes a strong level of student interaction. Founded in 1957, the _Hope Institute for Children and Families_ is a nonprofit center providing educational, residential, and health services to children ages 5-21 with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities, who otherwise would not receive the care they desperately need. In recent times, the organisation’s overall focus has shifted largely towards young people with diagnoses on various points of the Autism Spectrum… > [@](#): > > The Hope Institute’s Celebrity Chef dinner is a cornerstone event here in Springfield that serves as a great opportunity for attendees to experience first-class dining, while supporting Hope’s many programs. This year we were honored to have an excellent cast of chefs who graciously donated their time and talents to provide a fabulous dinner for our guests. Bravo’s “Top Chef” Stephanie Izard was joined by Chef Chris Pandel from Chicago’s famed Balena restaurant and Pastry Chef Amanda Rafalski. The trio lived up to their reputation by serving a superb menu. > > The night was also a great success in terms of gifts to The Hope Institute. Through our “Fund the Need” program we were able to secure urgently needed iPads and eBeams for classroom use which are proven tools of success here at Hope. Additionally, the proceeds from our live auction and Golden Opportunity will go to improve and expand our programs and services for all those in need. > > …We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who attended or had a hand in making this night such a great success! > > • Kevin Boehm of the Boka Group, a Hope Trustee and Springfield native, for his continued support of Hope and our children. > > • Our Celebrity Chefs: Stephanie Izard, Chris Pandel, and Amanda Rafalski. > > • Josh Sonneborn of 5Flavors and his staff for their continued support at Hope events. > > • Sergio & Rosemary Pecori, Co-Chairs, and the Celebrity Chef Committee. > > • Our Sponsors > > • Everyone that attended! Here is a link to a video on the use of eBeam technology in the _Hope Institute_’s classrooms: [How The Hope Institute uses eBeam technology in our classrooms - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCbzKZFfg58) (source: [eBeam November Newsletter | Touchboards](http://blog.touchboards.com/ebeam-november-newsletter/); [http://www.thehopeinstitute.us/celebrity-chef-2013-recap](http://www.thehopeinstitute.us/celebrity-chef-2013-recap)) --- _[View the full topic](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/specialisterne-leveraging-the-unique-skills-of-autistics-at-competitive-market-terms/50245)._