Donnie TC Denome

Experience

Donnie TC Denome (they/them) is an AAC user, autistic self-advocate, health educator, graphic designer, and award-winning journalist. They hold a master’s of public health degree from Claremont Graduate University with a focus in health education for people with intellectual, communication, and developmental disabilities. Donnie has worked in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors as a knowledge translation specialist and accessible communications coordinator, with a focus on plain language and cognitive accessibility for people with intellectual disability and limited literacy. Their work focuses on promoting autonomy, self-determination, and inclusion for all people with disabilities.  Donnie was a 2023-2024 LEND fellow and was previously a member of an NIH Autism Center of Excellence research team.