USA - News from Brooklyn! Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, a dedicated autism advocate and father, has been appointed by Governo…

USA - Inspiring news from Brooklyn! Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, a dedicated autism advocate and father, has been appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul to New York’s State Council on Developmental Disabilities. His role amplifies lived experience in policy-making, families shaping funding and reforms for developmental disabilities.​ After his son's autism diagnosis exposed fragmented teen support, Simcha Weinstein founded the Jewish Autism Network and Dadvocating Podcast to elevate family voices, especially fathers. 🧠 Key Highlights - Advocacy Roots: Essay in Tablet Magazine sparked national dialogue and Albany meetings. - Podcast Impact: Features experts like NY's OPWDD Commissioner on family-provider collaboration. - Future Focus: Father engagement, mental health-disability intersections, and culturally responsive care. Congrats, Rabbi Weinstein! Who's next to bring lived experience to the policy table?