Jane Ford Salzano is the Founder of CSAAC. A retired educator from Montgomery County Public Schools of Maryland – with a son and grandson severely impacted by autism. She has devoted her life to enabling individuals with autism to live and work in their communities. As a stalwart community activist, Ms. Salzano remains involved in the organization, tirelessly advocating for funding to ensure CSAAC’s future. She is available to speak about the importance of community-based supports as well as the development of CSAAC as a national model for programming for children and adults impacted by autism.