Raymond Rowe has a personal connection to the Clarkston Schools Post’High Autism Program, so giving to the program seems natural.
Rowe loves Clarkston schools for the ability to treat children and students with special disabilities; especially since his daughter Allison was born in 1982 with autism.
Because the program has helped Allison, Rowe wanted desperately to support the program.
Rowe, who works as an attorney and CPA in Troy, and a coworker John Walsh, recently used their professional skills to form a program to benefit both CPA’s and Clarkston schools.
The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants requires CPA’s to take courses yearly on ethics and CPA Independece. The fit was perfect.
The continuing education program included a presentation on ethics and CPA Independence requirements. By charging for participation in the program, Rowe and Walsh raised $1,020 for the Post’High Autistic program.
This is the second year Rowe, with the help of other CPA’s, has donated money to the program; and he has every intention of continuing the support next year.
‘I wanted to donate again this year because the program is unbelievable,? said Rowe.
Rowe moved to Clarkston with his family for the Clarkston Schools reputation, and says his daughter has never been happier.
Rowe and Walsh presented the donation on June 9 to Tim Sinischo and Amy Batch, Clarkston Post ? High Autistic program coordinators. The funds will go toward special trips, projects and activities not covered under the program’s budget.
The Post’High Autistic program assists students ages 9?12 in working and becoming part of the community. The program teaches and demonstrates independence by obtaining jobs, traveling, and other activities that give students the feeling of accomplishment and responsibility.
Allsion is cuurently employed by Burlington Coat Factory, and according to her father she is doing an outstanding job.