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Ryan Hammond, Executive Director of the Eagles Autism Foundation, joins Law Meets Life to share how the Philadelphia Eagles are creating meaningful change for the autism community and making inclusion part of the game-day experience and beyond.
Ryan opens up about what she has learned directly from individuals with autism and their families, how that work has shaped her as a leader and a mother, and why creating the right resources and accommodations can transform an experience for an entire family.
She also takes us behind the scenes of the Eagles Autism Foundation, sharing stories about Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, DeVonta Smith, Cooper DeJean, Jihaad Campbell, Jeffrey Lurie and other members of the Eagles community who continue to show up for the mission.
Plus, Ryan talks about the emotional weight of leading a mission-driven organization, balancing work and motherhood, the unforgettable moments that keep her motivated, and why the work of building a more inclusive community is never finished.
In this episode:
• How the Eagles Autism Foundation creates inclusive experiences
• Sensory rooms and accessibility at Eagles games and events
• What the autism community has taught Ryan about leadership and motherhood
• Jason Kelce’s impact on the Eagles Autism Foundation
• How Eagles players give back off the field
• Cooper DeJean and the next generation of Eagles giving back
• The stories behind Eagles Autism Foundation fundraising events
• Ryan’s approach to leadership, family and community impact
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