Meet your advocates
Rebekah Busch Founder
Rebekah saw first-hand the trauma associated with basic routine medical care appointments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities due to sensory or behavioral barriers. This social problem often leaves disabled individuals without proper care, leading to complicated or serious health issues. As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience supporting individuals with various intellectual and developmental needs for over 15 years, Rebekah is driven to make an impact to help those who need support. Rebekah recognizes that to make this project happen we must be a compassionate, collaborative community.
James Ferraro Founder of Ferraro Behavior Services LLC
“Ferraro Behavior Services, LLC was founded in November of 2007. Since the beginning, FBS has made it a priority to offer treatment-based approaches that are client specific. The goal is to empower our clients to have a life full of possibilities, despite the challenges of having disabilities. The professionals at FBS are of the highest standard and are committed to helping our clients live a life full of potential. Ferraro Behavior Services provides behavior management, recreational therapy and music therapy services. Ferraro Behavior Services supports the CollabUnity mission, and we are excited for the future collaborations, and services that will benefit clients that FBS serves.”
Taylor Talamantes CEO and Founder of Sensory Cuts LLC.
Sensory Cuts is a barber shop in Fort Wayne, IN that specializes in systematic haircuts for sensory sensitive individuals. Taylor has served over 500 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout her business’s inauguration. She is passionate about providing quality services that are catered to specific needs. Taylor is excited about joining the CollabUnity mission and will have a future salon in the facility to expand her mission and train other barbers on her methods and techniques. Taylor currently hired a recent GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne, graduate that provides assistance in her shop! Taylor wishes to provide a safe space for other employment opportunities for individuals that have disabilities.
Rachel Smith CEO and Founder of Sassy Vegan LLC
Sassy Vegan is a vegan based and gluten sensitive bakery and meal service that offers customizable meals and bakery items. Sassy Vegan is also a neurodivergent kitchen that will offer a safe space for individuals with intellectually and developmental disabilities to practice dining out, as well as learn skills related to food industry for future employment opportunities.
We need YOU!
If you are a business owner, health clinic, or other community service/individual interested in joining our mission, please email us and share about how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We hope to continue to add more community supporters to our mission!