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PETacular helps autistic adults become more independent

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Friday, January 10, 2020
PETacular helps autistic adults become more independent

A partnership between the Kinney Center for Autism and PETacular helps autistic adults find employment and feel empowered.

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We caught up with pet sitter Ira Edwards, a volunteer blossoming in the program by walking dogs, to see how the two groups are helping those on the spectrum.

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