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 […]
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
The virtual roundtable will be moderated by Good Friend, Inc. (GFI) co-founders Chelsea Budde and Denise Schamens, both mothers to neurodivergent young adults. GFI board director and autistic and disability advocate Sarah Russell also contributes an invaluable perspective to the discussion. Topics include: The concept of neurodiversity. Why hiring autistic workers is a sound business […]
Disability Virtual Career Fair for experienced talent with disabilities in STEM, Business, Customer Service, Finance and Sales. Organized by Disability:IN
Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on May 4th at 1pm (ET) and together we can decode and demystify the federal hiring process. Space is limited. Register today!
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a discussion and practice in learning strategies to communicate effectively with peers, professionals, partners, family and others in times of conflict WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 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 […]
Employee expectations have shifted rapidly in recent years, emphasizing an employer's responsibility to foster well-being in the workforce. Yet 70% of employees report increased distraction at work, and 3 in 5 employees report seeking other professional opportunities. In this webinar, we'll explore the latest research on workplace mental health and discuss how companies can meaningfully support […]
Supports and guidance for autistic young people and families are often expensive, out of reach, and can even cause more harm than good. We want to showcase to you, with a variety of speakers, exhibitors, vendors, and demonstrations - that modern tech and innovation can support autistic young people to accept themselves - and families […]
The 2022 National ADA Symposium is a comprehensive conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability issues. The virtual conference offers the opportunity to select 16 sessions to attend over four days from a schedule of 48 sessions. The conference also offers a full-day pre-conference. Features of the virtual conference include: Session topics covering accessible facilities, employment, effective […]
Microsoft Ability Summit is a free, community event that brings together people with disabilities, allies, and industry professionals to Imagine, Build, and Include the future of disability inclusion and accessibility. We welcome all to join and spread the word throughout your communities! 2022 Microsoft Ability Summit will feature: Keynotes from Microsoft executives, accessibility, industry and […]
The Winters Center for Autism is committed to enhancing the quality of life for adults with autism through job creation, training and placement while helping businesses to develop and implement programs to employ people with autism.
Are cultural organizations working with communities and considering all barriers to move forward towards true inclusion and universal access? Heather Watkins and Eman Rimawi-Doster will share from an intersectional perspective of race, disability, and gender in discussion on cultural institutions and accessibility. Free! CART and ASL Interpretation will be provided. Register here!
During the Conference’s three days, there will be 250 sessions on: Transition Assessment; Culturally Responsive Practices, Transition to Postsecondary Education, Transition to Employment, Transition to Independent Living, Family/Community Partnerships in Transition, Self-Determination & Student Involvement, Personnel Preparation/Professional Development, Mental Health Issues, and Practitioner to Practitioner sessions. In addition we will share evidence-based practices from our […]
Presenting education, discussion, thought leadership and experts in Autism Spectrum Disorder and evidence-based practices and interventions. Schedule and Speakers: https://www.cahumanservices.org/events/annual-autism-conference/annual-autism-conference-schedule/
AHRC Nassau, in conjunction with The Arc of the United States, is proud to present a conference focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community. The DEI Virtual Conference, “Beyond the Comfort Zone: Understanding and Eradicating Injustice, Racism and Inequality in the Field of Developmental Disabilities,” will be held May 18, […]
When the ADA was enacted in 1990, the internet had not yet become such an important part of people’s lives, including the lives of people with disabilities. Now that the internet is such an integral tool for businesses, employers and governmental entities, courts have been grappling with how the ADA applies to websites and other […]
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we’re hosting a Rock Your Profile session for people with disabilities. Join us to learn more about how you can optimize your LinkedIn profile to achieve your career goals. We’ll discuss best practices for each profile section, as well as how to stand out to recruiters and […]
All about Jobs Thursday, May 19, 1 – 3 pm Your rights Planning to work Finding a job Keeping your job Workplace accommodations ODP funded services Other supports Work and your benefits
About this event Agenda 7:00 pm EST - Greetings and establishing the Community Rules 7:05 pm EST - Brett Mulder, PsyD, introducing the current scientific understanding of Autism 7:10 pm EST - Kelly Everly-Hall sharing her professional story of building her career as an Autistic person 7:30 pm EST - Carrie Blackman giving a neurotypical […]
Creating and empowering an Employee Resource Group can create great communications and engagements within your teams. About this event: Creating and empowering an Employee Resource Group can create great communications and engagements within your teams. Often, Neurodiversity does not have its own group, or it is nested within another group, like as a disability for […]
Disabilities & Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace: Awareness, Etiquette, and the Law The workshop includes an in-depth review of applicable disability-related laws and reasonable accommodations in the workplace. We will discuss relevant statistics, current trends as well as appropriate etiquette, language, and behavior when interacting with persons with disabilities. This engaging workshop is packed […]
About this event Come and join us for this free virtual career workshop presented by WorkBC Centre Coquitlam in partnership with Coquitlam Public Library. At this workshop, you'll learn about the everyday skills needed for work, learning, and life - skills that will help you succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s workplace. All job seekers are […]
Workshop details: What does your online presence tell about you? For example, do you know which tools employers use to research candidates before hiring? Join us for a 90-minute engaging session every month from 10:00 am - 11:30 am, wherein employment coaches will guide you through some common mistakes job seekers make during a job […]
About this event Our panel-based discussion will be focusing on the future of neurodiversity in the workplace: the challenges and how business leaders can enable neurodivergent individuals to be successful. What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the concept that all humans vary in terms of their neurocognitive ability. The term neurodiversity encompasses a range of neurodivergent […]
Trying to revamp your resume & cover letter but getting lost in all the tips and advice, you find online? About this event Join us in learning all of the basics when it comes to job applications. This informative workshop will cover all of the key components to building an effective resume and cover letter, […]
The DOR Northeast Branch is proud to offer a series of career development workshops designed to enhance job search skills, provide tools and resources, and develop key skills for those who are seeking employment. Individuals are welcome to attend the entire series of workshops or attend workshops individually. 5/26/2022- REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: A reasonable accommodation […]
2022 Key FEDTalks Speakers Series is a complimentary service to the Key Community. This session will be hosted on zoom from 3:30-5:00PM EST. About this event Neurodiversity in Leadership Celebrating 11 years of community support programming, the Key Executive Leadership Programs is delighted to announce the 2022 Key FEDTalks Speaker Series. This year's focus is […]
We will be hosting a Tech Career Fair with our hiring partners from fast-growing startups and Fortune 500 companies in technology in the US/Canada. There will be a focus on helping companies achieve their diversity and inclusivity initiatives with more diverse candidates in their talent pool. Available roles that our hiring companies are looking to […]
Hosted by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on June 1st at 1pm (EST) to hear from HR experts as they discuss all things USAJOBS to include searching for jobs, hiring paths, and the anatomy of a vacancy announcement. Space is limited, register today!
Join us for our June meeting focused around neurodiversity employment efforts in the greater Philadelphia region About this event 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 […]
Join us for our June meeting focused around neurodiversity employment efforts in the greater Philadelphia region About this event 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 […]
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