Jordyn Zimmerman
Selected Media and Publications
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
NIH VideoCast, April, 2022 (2:27:00)
Uniquely Human, November, 2021
Happy Beginnings | Jordyn Zimmerman ’20 Wants to Be a Catalyst for Change
Ohio University, April, 2020
Leaders Around Me: Autobiographies of Autistics who Type, Point, and Spell to Communicate
Leaders Around Me: Autobiographies of Autistics who Type, Point, and Spell to Communicate is a compilation of 45 autobiographies of extraordinary individuals who use keyboards, letter boards, and communication devices. Edited by Edlyn Pena.
Ohio Today, August, 2018
Ohio Student to Receive International Award
Council for Exceptional Children, April, 2017
Communication As A Basic Right
Medium, April, 2017
The Mighty, November, 2015
Education
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA: December, 2021
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Severe Needs
Ohio University, Athens, OH: May, 2020
Bachelor of Specialized Studies in Education Policy
Minor in Communication Studies
Certificate in Law, Justice, & Culture
Related Experience
The Nora Project, Remote: January 2022 - Present
Director of Professional Development
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Support educators using the professional development curriculum and oversee educator training camp
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Design and deliver training for educators outside The Nora Project partner school network
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Design and deliver basic disability inclusion training for non-educator partners such as corporations, parents, and community organizations
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Work with the program team on the design and modification of various instructional materials
National Disability Rights Network, Washington, DC: May 2019 - August 2019
Public Policy Intern
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Meet with representatives and other officials to discuss issues pertaining to safety, education and employment
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Attend, research, and report on Congressional briefings, hearings, coalition meetings, and other relevant meetings, as well as track legislation and regulatory issues
Mentor Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School, Mentor, Ohio: July 2016 - August 2018
Summer Classroom Assistant and Art Instructor
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Develop, adapt and instruct art lessons for 50+ students aged 5-21
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Provide one-on-one support to students who can benefit from additional guidance
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Create visuals and task organizers to help students meet their communicative, educational, and social needs
Leadership
CommunicationFIRST, December 2020 - Present
Board of Directors, Member
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Discuss and advocate for policy change to protect and advance the human rights of people who are unable to rely on speech alone to communicate
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Participate in the strategic planning process and implementation
Ohio University Student Senate, October 2017 - April 2020
Commissioner for Minority Affairs
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Advocate for student interest and accessibility across campus
Ohio University Sparkles, August 2016 - May 2020
Founder and President
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Consult and collaborate with university administrators, representatives and departments
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Communicate with the officers, members, parents and the national Sparkle Effect
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Oversee activities and the coordination of events