The Active for Autism Virtual 5K & Kids Dash is a virtual event that can be run, walked, cycled, swam at your own pace, in your own time, from wherever you are! Ideally it would be on a course near your front door, inside your home on a treadmill/trainer, or get creative and find a […]
Our on-demand webinar, How To Become A Neurodiversity-Affirming Advocate For Your Autistic Students, revolutionizes how you teach and support autistic and neurodivergent youth. With this 1+ hour masterclass from industry experts and #actuallyautistic presenters, you’ll walk away from this course with a new lens on life. The webinar includes two distinct chapters on how to […]
Fireside chat with world-renowned author and autism champion Temple Grandin on how we can be better allies to the neurodiverse community Temple said it best, “the world needs all kinds of minds.” Well right now, the world is not supporting diverse minds to reach their full potential. The neurodiversity movement is upon us. It's time […]
Join ASERT for a series of panel discussions throughout Autism Acceptance Month to hear a spectrum of voices and views on what neurodiversity means in 2022. Self-Advocate Panel: April 4, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Families Panel: April 11, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Educators Panel: April 18, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Register for […]
Federal workspaces must be fully accessible to employees with disabilities, as underscored by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce. They must be designed and built to be accessible as required by the Architectural Barriers Act which ensures access to federally funded facilities. Digital workspaces, including […]
Join ASERT for a series of panel discussions throughout Autism Acceptance Month to hear a spectrum of voices and views on what neurodiversity means in 2022. Self-Advocate Panel: April 4, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Families Panel: April 11, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Educators Panel: April 18, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Register for the panels using the link […]
Strategies for hiring, supervising, and retaining skilled neurodiverse employees, including those with learning disabilities (such as dyslexia), ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. Schedule at a glance 9:45 – 10 a.m. Welcome and check-in 10 – 11 a.m. "Overcoming the Application Hurdle: How to Support Neurodivergent Talent in the Talent Acquisition Process” Joe Riddle, […]
When we look through the lens of intersectionality through neurodiversity, the neurodistinct workforce can experience huge opportunities – such as innovative thinking, problem solving, and new ideas. However, others can experience compounding difficulties and biases in the workplace. Although public awareness of neurodiversity in society and in the workplace is growing, neurodistinctiveness can be over-associated […]
LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES? Maryland Employers, in this FREE employer information session you will learn about: Increasing Profitability Reducing Employee Turnover Disability Tax Credits Reasonable Accommodations Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and more! Brought to you by: Maryland Department of Labor • Maryland Employment Network Maryland DORS • Susquehanna Workforce Network (SWN) Harford County Dept. of Community […]
During this 90 minute session, individuals will have the opportunity to ask ADA professionals questions about Barrier Removal Requirements for Privately Owned and Operated Businesses under the ADA. To ensure your question is answered during the session, individuals are highly encouraged to submit their questions ahead of time via the registration website (option to submit […]
DESCRIPTION: This info session will provide an overview of the LifeMAP coaching program, coaching process, and next steps to apply. The session will also provide individuals with the opportunity to speak with LifeMAP staff and ask any questions. WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2022 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET WHERE: Online via Zoom COST: Free REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is required. After […]
Join ASERT for a series of panel discussions throughout Autism Acceptance Month to hear a spectrum of voices and views on what neurodiversity means in 2022. Self-Advocate Panel: April 4, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Families Panel: April 11, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Educators Panel: April 18, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Register for the panels using the link […]
Government & Non-profit Jobs Hiring Event Organizations that will be in attendance: - Aspiranet - City of Minneapolis - City Year - DCAS - EnCorps STEM Teachers Program - Federal Bureau of Prisons - Maryland Department of Health - NADAP - NC Department of Environmental Quality - NC Department of Public Safety - ProSource360 Consulting […]
In the 8 years since the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was passed into law, the American economy has profoundly changed. Major structural changes among industries, companies, and contractors have accelerated thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and new economic policies from the Biden Administration. Throughout these tumultuous years, American Job Centers (AJCs) / America’s […]
Join Lime Connect and Paulette Penzvalto, Engineering Program Manager at Google and Lime Network member, as she moderates a discussion with Lime Network members who are living and working successfully with Autism. Paulette is COO of the Google Disability Alliance and leads AutistX@Google, so she is uniquely positioned to lead the conversation around the challenges our panelists' […]
Online Recruiting Event: April 25th | 1-3 pm PDT. Virtual Event that is open to people on the autism spectrum from across the US & Canada. Visit this link to learn more: https://www.careereco.com/fair/EventDetails?fairId=041af617-9333-4bf1-b1f5-a85f016a9f08 Participating Companies: Bloomberg, Deloitte, DXC Technology, EY, Ford, IBM, JP Morgan, Microsoft, SAP
Webinar Content: What is Digital Accessibility? The Importance of Leadership Support. Steps in the digital accessibility process. Presenter: Jeff Wissel | Chief Accessibility Officer, Disability:IN Jeff will provide 2 - 3 tangible steps and explain how to adapt digital accessibility to diverse cultures around the world. Topics Include: The proximity of disability. What is digital accessibility? […]
This month is Autism Acceptance Month, and the need for acceptance is greater than ever. Over the last year, CAI realized a 38% increase in neurodivergent individuals placed in employment, yet the unemployment rate world-wide for neurodivergent adults is still at 30-40%. We couldn’t power the possible without our people – our neurodivergent associates. Each […]
The Employment First Community of Practice will host a webinar on “Employment Networks” on April 27 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET. In the webinar, a panel of experts will discuss Employment Networks and provide suggestions and perspectives from the administrative, state-wide and provider level on ENs’ benefits for Competitive Integrated Employment opportunities.
Join Autism Connections, agency and education professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, sponsors and exhibitors at the 31st Annual Autism Conference on April 28, 2022. The virtual conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Exhibitor Showcase. Presentations start at 9:00 a.m. and the conference concludes at 4:00 p.m. We are thrilled to announce […]
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a discussion and practice in learning easy to implement and affordable strategies to take care of your physical and mental well-being. WHEN: Thursday, April 28, 2022 TIME: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET WHERE: Online via Zoom FACILITATORS: Rachel Semple and Allison Evans COST: FREE CAPACITY: 30 participants REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is required. After you have registered, a confirmation […]
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published new data which suggests that only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment. Within this shocking figure, many are suffering with poor morale and mental health associated with either the environment, processes, or interactions at work, with anxiety being the most common state experienced. […]
This April, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is pleased to host the Autism Acceptance Month Miniseries. Experts will share valuable insights during four pre-recorded panel sessions. Parents, family members, caregivers, professionals and community members are all invited to register. Panel #4 Description Experts from Kennedy Krieger Institute will discuss barriers to employment […]
This is a pre-recorded event. Once registered, you will receive an email to view the presentation and download the slides. About this event Neurodiversity and the Transition to Independence Presented by: Laura K. Sibbald, M.A., CCC-SLP, ASDCS, CYMHS Hosted by: FAU CARD Participants: Neurodiverse Adults Join social-emotional learning expert and neurodiversity advocate Laura Sibbald in […]
Nicholas Love from World Institute on Disability demystifies Social Security Income (SSI) vs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), ABLE accounts, the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) program, and more. Learn how to financially support your artistic endeavors. Balancing benefits and your dreams is possible! Closed Captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided
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