Purple Cherry Presented Workshop for National AutismOne Annual Conference

Annapolis, MD, June 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP, Principal and Owner of Purple Cherry Architects presented a workshop at the 2013 National AutismOne Conference held on May 23rd – 25th in Chicago, IL. Her presentation, “Spectrum of Possibilities – Decreasing Boundaries, Increasing Options” examines policies that will affect adults on the autism spectrum and others with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the federal and state legislation that needs to be amended in order to provide these adults with flexible funding, more residential options and opportunities for greater success and independence. Ms. Cherry said, “I am honored to have this opportunity to speak before the members of AutismOne. I hope the attendees found the discussion informative and will help them understand how they can make a difference in their state for their child.”

Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP is a leader in the design of environments for children and adults with special needs. As a Special Needs Architect, Mrs. Cherry, Principal, Purposeful Architecture® and Purple Cherry Architects, creates spaces that foster thoughtful living and learning environments and inspire creativity, individuality and independence. Mrs. Cherry is currently working on projects being designed and constructed nationally to better serve our special needs population.

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