Rachel Deaton has been with the Autism Society of Indiana for six years. She has worked as an Autism Ally, an Area Support Coordinator, and she is now the Director of Training and Legislation. She has a son who is on the Autism Spectrum and uses her real-world experiences to help families navigate the journey of raising a child on the Autism Spectrum. Rachel is also a school board member for Dynamic Minds Academy, a member of the Seclusion and Restraint Committee for Indiana, ABLE Authority board member, and a member of the Public Policy Committee for the Autism Society of America.