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What does the "A" in A-Town stand for?

It's about more than just Autism

People with Autism often complain that society defines them by their condition. But inside every Autistic person are unique and valuable qualities that need to be celebrated. Autistic adults can be Active,  Authentic, and Ambitious. Therefore, they need an Adaptive, Appealing, and Accessible home where they can Achieve and Accomplish their goals and Amplify their Abilities. They need Allies and Advocates to raise Awareness and promote Acceptance. We hope you can see why A-Town's logo features a big "A" with echos of many more "A's" behind it: it reminds us that it's about so much more than just Autism!

our board of directors

Barbara A. Kalinowski, JD, President

Felix Kalinowski, STL, Vice-President

Felix Kalinowski, STL, Vice-President

Barbara Kalinowski is the President of A-Town Community, Inc.  She is an attorney and law professor.  She's the mother of three amazing sons, including one with nonspeaking Autism.  

Felix Kalinowski, STL, Vice-President

Felix Kalinowski, STL, Vice-President

Felix Kalinowski, STL, Vice-President

Felix Kalinowski is A-Town's Vice-President.  He's an educator and proud father to three wonderful guys, including Luke, who is nonspeaking Autistic.

Elizabeth Devolder, JD

Felix Kalinowski, STL, Vice-President

Elizabeth Devolder, JD

Elizabeth is an attorney and adjunct law professor. Her practice includes many facets of special-needs planning. She has two beautiful children.

Brian Brijbag, JD

Felix Kalinowski, STL, Vice-President

Elizabeth Devolder, JD

Brian is an attorney and philanthropist who has worked with public schools to create sensory-friendly spaces for students.  He has a daughter on the spectrum, along with four other children. 

Richard E. Ruhrold, PhD

Richard E. Ruhrold, PhD

Richard E. Ruhrold, PhD

Dr. Ruhrold is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified Autism specialist. He's worked as Senior Vice President for Clinical Services and Chief Psychologist for Indiana's largest mental-health provider system. 

Dawn Laverty, DHEd

Richard E. Ruhrold, PhD

Richard E. Ruhrold, PhD

Dawn has earned a B.A., M.S., and a DHEd and has lived in Florida for the last 28 years.  Dawn currently is a full-time instructor at Keiser University in the Exercise and Sport Science Department.  Although her interest is to inspire individuals to have a healthy lifestyle, her true passion is to increase awareness and improve the lives 

Dawn has earned a B.A., M.S., and a DHEd and has lived in Florida for the last 28 years.  Dawn currently is a full-time instructor at Keiser University in the Exercise and Sport Science Department.  Although her interest is to inspire individuals to have a healthy lifestyle, her true passion is to increase awareness and improve the lives of adults with ASD.  Connor, her son was diagnosed with Autism in 2002.

Michael Laverty, EdD

Richard E. Ruhrold, PhD

Michael Laverty, EdD

Dr. Laverty is an educator and specialist in project management and organizational leadership with experience in corporate and government sectors. He has an adult son with Autism. 

In memoriam

Maria Ruhrold 1965-2022

Maria Ruhrold was a founding member of A-Town's Board of Directors and served as its Secretary until October 2022. Maria was a great inspiration for all of A-Town's initiatives, and she gave generously of her time and talent.

She is greatly missed.

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