April is Autism Acceptance Month, and one Southwest Florida nonprofit is working to promote inclusiveness, understanding and compassion in our community. Joining WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is Family Initiative co-founder and president David Brown, as well as Jessica van Hart, who has a child with autism.
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