Marie Duggan

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Founder/Creative Visionary Technology For Autism Now, Threshold Fellow The Nantucket Project @
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Greater Boston, United States
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About Marie Duggan

* I have been blessed with 6 beautiful children. My third son was diagnosed with classic autism and MR in 1991 at the age of 18 months. Told he was "unteachable and unreachable" he would never speak and I would be better off to get on with my life and institutionalize him. I refused to accept that.*As the technology started evolving at a rapid pace I formed Technology For Autism Now, Inc. An IRS approved 501c3 in Dec of 2009. TAN's suite of mobile autism apps for iOS and Android platform will be life changing for individuals with autism. If you are interested in pilot testing our app in your school district or vocational setting, doing Usability Testing within your University/College or want to help TAN in any way please contact me! These children don't have time to wait, the new statistics are 1 in 68 children as of March 2014 (CDC) Center for Disease Control "Improving the lives of children with autism and their families through innovative technology solutions."

Marie Duggan's Current Company Details
CanopyCity

Canopycity

Founder/Creative Visionary Technology For Autism Now, Threshold Fellow The Nantucket Project
Marie Duggan Work Experience Details
  • Canopycity
    Founder/Ceo Technology For Autism Now, Inc.
    Canopycity Jan 2016 - Present
    Somervile, Ma
    Canopy is a "social impact accelerator" based in Somerville's Davis Square. A social impact accelerator is a unique kind of organization that is different from a typical, technology startup-focused accelerator. Accelerators provide services, such as office space for startup teams, mentoring services, introductions and other forms of support designed to accelerate the success of a startup. In the case of Canopy's mission is to empower social impact-focused technology and life sciences-focused startups alongside local nonprofits that are focused on solving similar challenges. This is all in an effort to create an inclusive and dynamic climate of collaboration, inspiration and shared purpose.The name Canopy is a metaphor, alluding to a forest canopy: Home to a multitude of diverse species, who find shelter and a sense of community under the cover of that foliage. At Canopy, they believe that any individual who takes a leap to launch a vision at great personal and financial risk is also a startup, and we are here to provide support and a welcoming atmosphere to those who dare to be so bold. So, for example, in light of crushing rents that are decimating parts of the nonprofit community, their model allows them to offer space to a nonprofit for $37.50/month. Canopy has set out to redefine the meanings of the words “innovation” and “startup." We aim to expand the boundaries of the "innovation ecosystem" to include a greater diversity of ideas, people and perspectives.
  • The Bridge Center
    Advisory Board Member
    The Bridge Center Mar 2011 - Present
    Bridgewater, Ma
    The mission of The Bridge Center is to support families by providing children with all types of disabilities the opportunities to build social, emotional, & physical skills so they may participate fully in their communities. They offer a year round fun recreational camp experience and more for all involved by a team of dedicated, compassionate staff.
  • Ussaac
    Ne Regional Director (United States Society Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication Users)
    Ussaac Jan 2010 - Present
    We are thrilled to welcome Marie, Andy and Pat to the Board and look forward to their valuable input and contributions! We encourage all members to reach out to their regional representative in the coming year as USSAAC and the AAC Community as a whole moves forward towards increased communication and awareness on AAC issues.
  • Technology For Autism Now, Inc
    Executive Director/Founder
    Technology For Autism Now, Inc Dec 2009 - Present
    Greater Boston Area
    Founded by Marie Duggan – a mother of a child severely affected with autism, and now internationally recognized advocate for all children on the autism spectrum – Technology for Autism Now is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization seeks to increase the availability, quality and use of assistive technology communications solutions for the autism community.TAN is on a mission to help children with autism have a voice and to understand the world they live in so that they can be active participants at home, school and in their communities with the goal to educate and learn the skills they need to lead more functional lives through childhood and into their adult lives. As Marie Duggan noted after recounting the struggles of advocating for her own child, “The most profound words ever spoken to me by a professional were, ‘Your son has the goods, but we need to provide him with the tools.’ If we keep that in mind. I know we can move mountains for these kids.”To that end, TAN aims to address the many unmet service needs that children face today with a goal of helping challenged children lead more functional lives in their homes, schools and communities. Equally important, TAN’s mission includes providing critical support & tools for parents, teachers and caregivers who are often poorly equipped to deal with the sometimes debilitating demands that come with raising a child with autism.TAN Digital Toolset: Providing Practical Point-of-Need AppsTAN plans to develop applications and software solutions for various mobile and in-home devices, such as iPods, iPads and personal computers, as well as a robust web portal (“online digital toolkit”) to share best practices and practical, easy-to-use tools for families, teachers, professionals and caregivers dealing with children and autism.
  • Technology For Autism Now, Inc.
    Founder/President
    Technology For Autism Now, Inc. Dec 2009 - Present
    Two Atlantic Avenue 4Th Fl Boston, Ma 02210
    Improving the lives of children with autism and their families through innovative technology solutions.Developed and successfully piloted TAN'S first in a suite of Autism Apps within Boston Public School System with an expansion taking place full swing this school year. With it's cost savings and patent pending built in data collection system this app is a win win for the children, school districts, teachers, parents/professionals and caregivers.Marie recently presented at ALDEA Digital in Mexico City the world's largest technology digital inclusion conference in the world with over 259,000 participants! They made 3 new Guiness Book of World Records this past April 2014. In addition to presenting at ALDEA DIGITAL on Technology For Autism Now and the newest autism app "AutiKnow" she also stayed for a week while a team of developers at TelmexHub worked diligently to translate the app into Spanish by way of the Carlos Slim Foundation in order to make it available on the Android, Windows 8 & Blackberry platforms. We will soon start our first International pilot in Mexico City! We are currently working on a product launch both with Google Android and Apple iTunes.
  • Boston Higashi School
    Independent Contractor
    Boston Higashi School 2009 - Present
    Randolph, Ma
    Parent PresenterStaff Development AACSLP Trainings on Apple's iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, and more.Consultative services.Advisory Board Member
  • Boston City Hall Mayor'S Office
    Mayor'S Taskforce On Autism - Volunteer
    Boston City Hall Mayor'S Office Jan 2005 - Present
    Instrumental in creating a model autism program for adolescents on the autism spectrum utilizing innovative technology within the classroom including the use of 2 way video observational learning within the Boston Public School district. Mayor's Autism Summit - April 3, 2009 at the Landmark Center in Boston, MA 6 week Pilot Program for Children with autism in order to provide them with an amazing, enriching summer camp experience at The Bridge Center - super successful pilot!
  • Techhub Boston
    Founder/Technology For Autism Now, Inc. (Tan)
    Techhub Boston Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
    Davis Square, Somerville Ma
    TechHub is a unique environment where technology startups can start up faster. They nurture an international network of like-minded and focused tech entrepreneurs, providing places where they can work, meet, collaborate, network, learn and have fun. By getting the right people together in a physical space, good things happen. TAN is thrilled to have been invited to be part of TechHub Boston after pitching for them in Somerville in Feb and offered a free membership to participate! I am so excited about my new office space and the networking opportunities and learning from the co founders as much as I can about tech start ups and social impact. This is their first US launch and I am so honored to be a part of their global community!
  • Masschallenge Global Finalist
    President/Founder Technology For Autism Now, Inc.
    Masschallenge Global Finalist Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
    One Marina Park In Boston'S Innovation District
    TAN has moved into their new office space at Mass Challenge Headquarters and has started the summer accelerator. Boot Camp is in full swing and the whole experience thus far has been invigorating, exciting, nerve wracking and just amazing! The 128 2013 Finalists are doing great things and we are all working really hard in an awesome incubator environment. The staff at Mass Challenge should be commended on an outstanding job!
  • Aldebaran Robotics
    Expert Autism Committee
    Aldebaran Robotics Jul 2011 - 2013
    Boston/France
    Aldebaran Robotics will be changing the lives of children with autism, through their innovative humanoid robot NAO. I am happy to have been selected for this exciting innovative project!
  • Lurie Family Autism Center/Ladders Of Massachusetts General Hospital For Children 1 Maguire Road, L
    Independent Contractor -Family Services
    Lurie Family Autism Center/Ladders Of Massachusetts General Hospital For Children 1 Maguire Road, L Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
    AAC - iOS DevicesVisual CommunicationParent Lecture SeriesStaff presentationsVisual supports across all environments
  • Children'S Hospital Boston
    Family Technology Liaison
    Children'S Hospital Boston Sep 2004 - Nov 2009
    I formed a group of parents all of which had varying degrees of children/young adults with autism. We met monthly at the hospital. It was very highly received. I shared my experiences with my child and resources I knew of that many didn't as their children were younger, they shared stories, some happy some sad but it was a safe place for parents to feel like they could speak without being judged. Some were quiet and just listened but soon we became a nice safe circle of friends. We talked about everything! We had sandwiches and desserts, went way past our mtg times and were asked to leave at one mtg so they could lock the doors! Autism is my passion and my experiences with my son, the good the bad and the very bad seemed to be okay. I wanted other parents to know that there were other kiddos out there doing the same types of things. My son had emerging speech at the age of 12! I could offer HOPE! We also talked a lot about communication, behaviors and you name it... as well as assistive technology with our non verbal kids and the many ways we could address that from low tech all the way up to high tech. Through TAN we will be supporting parents who need each other and those who often deal with the debilitating demands of raising a child on the spectrum. I was very saddened the group stopped. It was hope, a little respite, a laugh, a cry, a bite to eat and go home with some new info, It was great for networking. I felt really good that in some small way I helped a mom or dad one nite a month.
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Fundraising Public Speaking Nonprofits Community Outreach Staff Development Entrepreneurship Training Leadership Autism Spectrum Disorders Program Development Research Non Profits Teaching Management Event Planning Social Media Social Networking Strategic Planning Marketing Start Ups Adolescents Public Relations Program Management Mobile Technology Educational Technology Networking Business Development Product Marketing Project Management Social Media Marketing Grant Writing Strategy Marketing Strategy Blogging Volunteer Management Child Development Facebook Market Research Healthcare Strategic Partnerships Leadership Development Salesforce.com Time Management Speech Marketing Communications Email Marketing Nonprofit Organizations Project Planning Mobile Devices Working With Adolescents

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Marie Duggan's current role is Founder/Creative Visionary Technology For Autism Now, Threshold Fellow The Nantucket Project.

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