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Episode 76: Interview with Judi Uttal, president of Orange County Asperger support group

Aug 29, 2024 · 30m 4s
Episode 76: Interview with Judi Uttal, president of Orange County Asperger support group
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Judi Uttal is a prominent advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum, particularly in the entertainment industry. She is the founder of the Autism in Entertainment Workgroup, established in May...

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Judi Uttal is a prominent advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum, particularly in the entertainment industry. She is the founder of the Autism in Entertainment Workgroup, established in May 2022, which aims to create employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals in fields such as film, television, social media, and game design1.   Judi also serves as the president of the Orange County Asperger's Support Group (OCASG), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families dealing with high-functioning autism1. Her leadership extends to organizing the Autism in Entertainment Conference, a significant event that brings together employers and neurodivergent job seekers to foster inclusivity and diversity in the entertainment industry1.   With a background as a high technology marketing executive, Judi holds a Bachelor of Science in Math/Computer Science from UCLA and an MBA from the Tepper School of Management at Carnegie Mellon University1. She is also a mother to a son diagnosed with high-functioning autism, which has deeply influenced her advocacy work.
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