STAATSBURG — Anderson Center for Autism has announced that Tracy Schober, MPA, a resident of Austerlitz, NY, has been named President of the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region.
According to its website, the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region (ASGHR) “serves people living with autism in the Greater Capital District and their families.”
To that end, ASGHR coordinates support groups, a community walk and Hero 5K, and advocacy efforts. ASGHR supports the community through information and referral services, structured life coaching, along with activities such as SenseAble Programs (focused on creating sensory-friendly experiences, such as swimming, for children and families). It also provides education and training to businesses.
Schober, the director of New Program Development and ECHO Anderson Autism Lead at Anderson Center for Autism, currently manages the research and development of innovative and creative programs designed to help carry out Anderson’s mission of “optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism.”
Schober is also responsible for managing local and national outreach efforts for the nonprofit.