Diana Martin, Alex's mom, is available to speak to and consult with organizations and parents on how to open a business for a teen/adult with special needs.
She has an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Virginia and a MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher College. She has been an Adjunct Professor at Montgomery College, Rockville campus, since 2003. Ms. Martin also has an extensive background in association, nonprofit, and corporation marketing. She has been a marketing consultant for many organizations, particularly those in the health care and child development arenas. As a freelance writer for over 20 years, Ms. Martin has contributed to local, national, and international publications. She lives in Rockville, Maryland with her husband, Dan, who is a traumatic brain injury survivor, and son, Alex, who has autism.
Next Speaking Engagement:
AARG
Ellen Feifarek, 508 Hampton Lane, Towson, Maryland.
May 11 — 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Diana Martin is a Montgomery County mom who helped her son Alex create Alex’s Art Loft, a new business which features cards and other promotional items (shirts, hats, aprons, etc.). Alex creates unique interpretations which are available for sale on his website: www.alexartloft.org. Alex enjoys using his Chat PC to communicate with the people he meets at craft fairs. From this experience, he has learned to count inventory, record sales, and interact with the public. She will talk about the financial, legal, and marketing aspects of the business.
