Emily Wolinsky Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Area

NMD United is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a board of adults with neuromuscular disabilities, bringing to the table diverse backgrounds and skill sets, yet all having shared similar experiences that have created a sense of community. In 2013, I began to develop this organization with five other adults from around the United States. In 2014, I was voted-in as President of the organization. A true grassroots organization, our origin was within social media. An online group of adults with muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and other neuromuscular diseases realized that many of the socialization and support groups focused most of their attention on children and their parents. As adults, we face new challenges and craved open discussion with peers. I currently coordinate virtual educational program and lead committees that bring important resources to adults living with neuromuscular disabilities around the world.Today more than 2000 members, all of which are adults with neuromuscular diseases, have come together and created the first of its kind body of knowledge about what it means to live with severe disability. NMD United was created to capture and document what we’ve learned, create a forum for continued support and growth, driven by people with disabilities for people with disabilities.

Austin, Texas Area

I advise students with disabilities focusing on educational planning, major and career choice, course selection (including appropriate course placement based on assessment scores and prerequisites), and determine effective and appropriate educational accommodations; coordinate the registration process and may enroll students into courses; determine if students are eligible for services under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA); clarify students' request for services and review data related to disability and functional limitations; identify and approve reasonable accommodations for eligible students based on individual needs; arrange for and provide direct disability services; coordinate with faculty and staff to ensure equal access to educational programs and services; monitor the academic progress of students with disabilities, particularly through their developmental education requirements, and intervene appropriately, when improvement is needed; maintain a database of student needs and documented impairments as well as the sources of stated limitations; collects data, create reports, and evaluate results; works with the community, faculty, staff, and students to create collaborative processes for student recruitment, retention, and placement; maintains collaborative and consultative relationships with ACC faculty and staff personnel, school districts, disability-related agencies, and others involved in providing accommodations to qualified students; assist with updating department resource manuals, materials, policies, and procedures; and monitor the effectiveness of student accommodations in the educational process.

Austin, Texas Area

Promoted to this position from a Project Specialist position. I managed the activities and coordinated four grant-funded projects; supervised staff Project Specialists; ensured goals, and objectives of all projects were met; provided quarterly and annual reports to our funding agents; developed new projects; tracked and reported all financial activities relating to the projects; recruited new staff and interns; and reported directly to the Executive Director regarding administration of projects and outreach.

Austin, Tx

Responsible for fulfilling the objectives of a grant funded by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD), I coordinate activities related to teaching and promoting leadership and advocacy skills in individuals with disabilities throughout the state of Texas. I will also help to organize, coordinate, and promote our annual Statewide Independent Living Conference to different Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and organizations that provide services to individuals with disabilities.

Austin, Texas

I wrote, designed and produced curriculum for our transitional services and vocational departments; coordinated vocational and transition services for adult consumers with disabilities; provided services in career planning, peer counseling, and disability advocacy, as well as information and referral services; managed and prepared files, documents, and monthly reports on case managed consumers; facilitated the Center’s Job Club pre-employment classes; collaborated with other state agencies that provide vocational services to individuals with disabilities in the community; and presented information about ARCIL services to outside agencies and community members.

John H. Reagan High School

I created and delivered curriculum in the subjects of: Reading, English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, Journalism, and Yearbook; served as the yearbook and school newspaper advisor for six years and led a staff of students to publish over twenty newspapers and six nationally recognized school yearbooks; kept accurate records of student grades using a different technology applications; and actively participated in campus improvement meetings, professional development, and advisory committees.

M.S., Educational Leadership And Administration, General, 3.9

M.A., Counseling, 4.0

Professional Certification, Secondary Education And Teaching, 3.95

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters, 3.65

Activities and Societies: Literary Magazine, Office for Students with Disabilities Mentor and Tutor, Peer Counselor, English Club.