Neurodiversity Employment Network: Philadelphia June Meeting

Neurodiversity Employment Network: Philadelphia is back for our June 2022 meeting!

Expect to learn about neurodiversity and neurodivergence at work, to network with others in the area involved in improving inclusive practices at work, and to gain actionable next steps for moving forward.

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Agenda:

Keynote Panel: Pushing Philadelphia Forward in Neuro-Inclusion

• Doug Fischer, Neurodiversity Program Lead & Lead Human Factors Engineer
• Ev Smith, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist at A Step Up Academy
• Dr. Thomas Edwards, Temple University Engineering Department Chair, TedX Talker, and Author | Panel Moderator
• More to be announced!

Open Networking & Refreshments

Breakout Sessions

• Education & Employment Collaboration | Cherie Fishbaugh, West Chester University Dub-C Autism Program & Amy Gillespie, Hill Top Preparatory
• Normalizing Need: Micro-Accommodations for a Healthier Workplace | Kaytria Stauffer & Ev Smith, A Step Up Academy
• Resources for Job Seekers | Melanie Schwartz, NEN Website Developer
• Inclusive Employment: From Small Businesses to Large | Jay Culotta, Wawa & Amanda Radcliffe, Ohana Farms
• Starting & Scaling Neurodiversity ERGs | Christine DeLaurentis, AstraZeneca

Closing

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Full agenda to be released shortly.