Our Team
Expert leadership. Coordinated support. Meaningful outcomes.
Lindsay Weiner, M.Ed, BCBA, LBS
Founder of SpecAbilities | Education, Transition & Workplace Consultant
I’m an educator and behavior analyst with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, families, and school teams across general and special education. Throughout my career, I’ve walked alongside families during moments of growth, challenge, and transition.
Over the years, I saw how often parents felt overwhelmed by the educational process, unsure where to start or how to make sense of the many systems surrounding their child. I also watched students reach graduation and suddenly face a new world of decisions, opportunities, and responsibilities without the same level of structure they had in school. Those gaps and the stress they created for families inspired me to create SpecAbilities.
My mission is simple: to help families access the right information, tools, and supports at the right time so their children can grow into confident, capable young adults living meaningful, fulfilling lives. I guide families in understanding their child’s needs, building confidence in navigating educational processes, and creating practical systems that support learning, behavior, and independence at home and beyond the classroom.
In addition to supporting families, I collaborate with employers and community organizations to strengthen neurodiverse inclusion in the workplace. Using principles from behavior science and organizational practices, I help teams build supportive systems that improve onboarding, communication, and long-term success for neurodiverse employees.
At the heart of everything I do is a core belief: when homes, schools, and workplaces work together, children and young adults can thrive in ways that are meaningful, sustainable, and full of possibility.
When I’m not working with families or building SpecAbilities, you can usually find me curled up with my two pups, JJ and Barkley.
Rachel Hayes B.S
Client Care Coordinator
Rachel is the first friendly voice many families and partners meet when they connect with SpecAbilities. With a background in family support, school coordination, and community-based services, she brings a calm, organized, and deeply compassionate presence to every interaction.
Her role centers on making the experience of working with SpecAbilities feel seamless. Rachel helps families get scheduled quickly, gathers essential information and ensures communication flows smoothly between parents and providers. She is especially skilled at helping families feel grounded during moments that can otherwise feel overwhelming, offering clarity, warmth, and guidance from the very first conversation.
Behind the scenes, Rachel keeps our systems running smoothly. She manages inquiries, supports ongoing client communication, and helps coordinate the many moving pieces that allow families and employers to receive timely, personalized support. Rachel’s dedication to creating a welcoming, accessible experience is a big part of why SpecAbilities feels like a trusted partner, not just a service.
Lisa Bennett M.A
Director of Community Partnerships
As Director of Community Partnerships, Lisa brings a rare blend of strategic vision, deep community roots, and a genuine passion for expanding opportunities for neurodiverse individuals. With more than two decades of experience building relationships across schools, nonprofits, employers, and local organizations, she leads SpecAbilities’ partnerships.
Lisa’s work centers on creating meaningful, sustainable connections that open doors for families and young adults. She collaborates closely with community leaders, employers, and service providers to strengthen inclusive pathways. Her ability to understand the needs of both families and organizations allows her to design partnerships that are not only impactful, but truly aligned with the values of inclusion and belonging.
Whether she’s building a new employer partnership, coordinating with a community agency, or supporting a family navigating next steps, Lisa ensures that every interaction reflects the warmth and integrity at the core of SpecAbilities.
Amey Disisto
Director of Social Media and Marketing
Amey brings a fresh, energetic perspective to SpecAbilities’ social media and marketing. She’s a recent college graduate with a sharp eye for storytelling and a natural instinct for what resonates online.
Amey has a talent for taking complex topics and turning them into content that feels approachable, engaging, and genuinely helpful. Whether she’s creating resources for families, spotlighting community partners, or sharing moments from our work behind the scenes, Amey helps people feel connected to the work we do.
Amey is up to date on trends, listens closely to what our community needs, and brings a thoughtful, modern voice to the way we communicate. Her blend of enthusiasm, insight, and authenticity helps make our online spaces feel welcoming, supportive, and easy to navigate.
Amey brings a spark to our brand and ensures that the purpose of SpecAbilities shines through in every post, story, and message.
