ABOUT RYAN LITCHFIELD
Ryan is an autism, disability, and health self-advocate with educational, personal, and professional experiences in working with the aging and disability communities. His background features 7+ years of public speaking, disability, and health advocacy across many communities within central Massachusetts as well as some experience in human resources and administration; human services planning; information and referral; outreach; and case management.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelor of the Arts, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies, Assumption College, Worcester, MA, Sept. 2013-May 2017
- Certificate in Aging Services, Career and Continuing Education Department, Assumption College, Worcester, MA, Sept. 2015-May 2017
- Master of the Arts, Rehabilitation Counseling, Assumption University, Worcester, MA, Starting January 2021
- Autism Certificate, International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), Dec. 2020-Dec. 2022 (see digital badge below on this page)
Professional Experience:
- Autism Peer Specialist- Open Sky Community Services, Worcester, MA
- Home Care Administrative Coordinator- Family Services of Central Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
- Home Care Case Manager- Elder Services of Worcester, Worcester, MA
- Court Service Center Intern- Worcester District Court, Worcester, MA
- State Home Care Case Aide and Receptionist- Montachusett Home Care, Leominster, MA
- Administrative Assistant- Behavioral Concepts Inc., Worcester, MA
- Administrative Assistant Intern- Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging- Worcester, MA
- Work Study Student- Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE)- Assumption College- Worcester, MA
- Undergraduate Intern- HMEA’s Autism Resource Central (original location at time of internship was in West Boylston, MA, but now the organization has moved to Worcester, MA)
Community Advocacy:
- Wachusett Special Education Parent Advisory Council- Public Speaker and Disability Advocate for Schools
- HMEA’s Autism Resource Central- Advisory Board Member
- A list of some of the communities and agencies Ryan has spoken to about autism and disability awareness and advocacy:
- Paxton Police Department
- Assumption College
- Central Massachusetts Collaborative
- HMEA’s Autism Resource Central
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
- Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance
Health and Medical Disclaimer:
Such health and medical information on this website is merely information – not advice. The information provided on this website is designed for educational purposes. If you need health and medical advice, you need to reach out to your doctor or medical professional. Thank you.
