Helping Children With Special Needs Be Their Best, with Jeanetta Bryant

The Independent Life

Jul 20 2023 • 1 hr 20 mins

On this episode, Tony is joined by Founder and CEO of Abilities Workshop, Jeanetta Bryant. Abilities Workshop is dedicated to serving families and caregivers to those with special needs so that they can be their best. If you have a child that has been diagnosed with Autism or another Special Needs Diagnosis, Abilities Workshop is here to help. They offer a variety of programs and workshops to help you and your family navigate this process. They also have series that have been designed for the newly diagnosed family's all the way through to families looking for ways to find success as an adult.


Jeanetta Bryant is a dynamic and compassionate leader in the special needs community. With over 10 years of experience in the industry and 3 years with Abilities Workshop, Inc., she has dedicated her career to restoring hope and encouragement to families with children who have special needs. Her journey into this field began when her daughter was diagnosed with a medical condition. Over the last decade, Jeanetta has witnessed her child defy the odds and overcome their diagnoses, inspiring her to become an advocate, author, and speaker. She has written books, developed learning apps, and founded a non-profit organization to provide resources and support to families in need. Prior to starting her non-profit, Jeanetta had a diverse background in entrepreneurship and corporate sales, managing national accounts in a business-to-business environment. With a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Information Technology - Digital Media, she is skilled in programming, graphic design, advertising, and marketing. Jeanetta is a dreamer who believes in hard work and never giving up on a project. She is known for her honesty, thoughtfulness, compassion, quick decision-making abilities, and her willingness to constantly learn and adapt to different audiences. At Abilities Workshop, Inc, Jeanetta works with parents, pastors, and teachers to help children with special needs reach their full potential. She provides workshops, podcasts, live events, and publications to help families access the resources they need. The organization also participates in local resource fairs, events, and walks, and provides materials for other events. In her personal life, Jeanetta is a big fan of chocolate, romantic comedies, and college football (Go Noles!). But her true pride and joy is her family - her husband Matt Bryant and their two children, Jackson and Lindsey. Together, they love making memories at theme parks and simply laughing and talking in the kitchen. Overall, Jeanetta Bryant is a dedicated advocate for families with special needs and an inspiring leader in the community. She is committed to working together with others to provide support, resources, and hope to those who need it most.


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