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LEAF Learning Center & Associates
As wonderful as the reviews are on our Facebook, LinkedIn, & other social media pages, LEAF simply could not be this great without very strong and vital support. LEAF strives to be a premier provider of academic & behavioral health resources across the Washinton DC area and beyond, and sometimes we reach out to our favorite providers and resources in the community. You may have seen these people while receiving services or even at one of our workshops; here is a little more information about them.
Yaminah Ali,owner of Simply Speaking Therapy Services, LLC, is located in Towson Maryland. Yaminah is a Baltimore native and graduate of Hampton University and Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Ali is an ASHA certified; Maryland State licensed Speech Language Pathologist with experience working in the public school system, rehabilitation facilities and clinics. She also has a background in Special Education. Ms. Ali is trained in PROMPT, PECS, Lively Letters and Visualizing/Verbalizing techniques to therapy.
www.facebook.com/SimplySpeakingTherapy
Born and reared in Los Angeles, CA Ashlee moved to Hampton, Virginia as a young adult to pursue an education in English literature. After completing her bachelor of arts at Hampton University, Ashlee decided to stay on the eastern seaboard and pursue a career in Special Education in Montgomery County, Maryland. Soon after, she completed her Masters of Education at Howard University, with a concentration in Supervision & Instruction. Ashlee now serves as the Vocational Director at the Forbush School in Rockville, Maryland. Through community outreach, vocational resources and grants she provides jobs to students with Autism based on a three tier system. The three tiers include: classroom based jobs, school based jobs and community based jobs. The ultimate goal is for every student to work positively toward the third tier of one day working in the community by first building a strong working resume within the program. With vocational activities and support from staff, all students are exposed to activities in which will prepare them for post graduation. Ashlee is very passionate with working with young adults with disabilities and will continue to strive to advocate to those in need to serve a better purpose in our community.
Charity Acacio, RN is from Spokane, Washington. She completed her studies at Spokane Community College and is currently enrolled in school to further her education. Charity relocated to the DC area in 2013 and has years of experience serving youth in the special education sector. Charity provides consultations to LEAF pertaining to medical resources for families and works with families to ensure them and their children are nutritionally, medically, and mentally healthy. Charity also provides resources for youth with Autism, AD[H]D, and ODD.
Tanna Jackson is the Executive Director & Founder of Reagan's Voice. Reagan's Voice provides advocacy services to families of the Washington DC area and beyond. Tanna studied Education Supervision & Administration at Trinity Washington University. Tanna has been able to personally win a case against Prince George's County School Board and receive services for her daughter and fights along side parents everyday for the same cause.
https://www.facebook.com/Reagan
Community Direct Services,Inc. is located in Virginia Beach,VA. Community Direct Services is designed to provide skills training, assistance & support to individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities so they can maintain their personal dignity and continue to live as independent citizens in the community. Services include: Respite care, Sponsored Residential Placement, In-Home Supportive Services, & Agency Directed Companion Services.
www.communitydirectservices.com
