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NEN: Philadelphia Newsletter
October 2024
This newsletter seeks to connect our community and highlight the different things happening in neurodiversity & employment here and beyond.
| This newsletter seeks to engage our community and drive connection and opportunity across the network. |
| NENPHL: Message from the Executive Director |
| Hello Neuroinclusion Allies! As we welcome the Fall season, I am excited to share the latest updates and highlights from our network in this newsletter. October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace and to renew our commitment to fostering inclusive employment opportunities. We have a packed calendar this season, featuring our Fall Quarterly Connect and the Cities of Inclusion Summit, both designed to inspire and empower our community to lead the way in disability inclusion. This newsletter is filled with important updates, upcoming events, and resources that are sure to inform and inspire. I encourage you to take a moment to read through and discover the many ways you can get involved, collaborate, and support our mission. Together, we are driving change and creating meaningful opportunities for all. Thank you for being a part of this important work! Thank you, Laura Sibbald Executive Director, NENPHL laura@nenphl.org |
| NENPHL News and Updates |
 Ask An Advisory Board Member Robert Schmus, autism advocate, mental health professional and NENPHL Advisory Board Member discusses the importance of allyship between employers and Employee Resource Groups. Read more here |
 Eagles Autism Foundation Grant Update In 2024 NENPHL received a grant from the EAF to complete a neuroinclusion case study project. We are excited to share that our video testimonials are being added to the website! We are grateful to our student interns for their hard work on this project. Stay tuned as we get ready to launch these videos! |
 NENPHL Welcomes Kate Frederick NENPHL is excited to welcome Kate Frederick as our new social media and marketing intern! Kate is committed to NEN’s mission to connect neurodivergent job seekers with employers, educators, and service providers across the Greater Philadelphia Area. Learn more about Kate |
 NENPHL Committees Launch Launched in May of 2024, our Committees include Programming and Events, Marketing, Finance and Fundraising, & Member Outreach. Recent key wins include conducting the August NEN Connect Event, creating new NENPHL swag, updating marketing and branding materials, and conducting the NENPHL Member survey. |
| Upcoming Engagement Activities |
| SEPT 19: Join the Chester City Career Link hiring event! Click for details SEPT 25: Join the MEA Leadership Conference at a discounted rate for NENPHL Members. SEPT 26Keep the conversation going at NENPHL’s Community Chat. Learn more |
| OCTOBER OCTOBER is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Read all about it OCT 5: Conquer the Hill! Hilltop Prep Thrill on The Hill 5K Challenge. Check it out! OCT 9: Share ideas and resources at the 9th annual Philadelphia Autism Project Conference. Registration and Details |
| OCT 10 Connect with the disability community at Lincoln Financial Field for the Cities of Inclusion Summit. Register for free! OCT 17: Fall NENPHL Connect Event hosted by MEA. Register today! NOV 2: Share the Stage returns to World Cafe Live for its Second Annual Concert. Join in the fun! |
| Community Highlights |
| NEN Connect August 2024NEN Community Chat Disability Pride on the ParkwayCleanlogic on NBC News |
 Jobs and InternshipsVanguard internship opportunitiesMerck internship opportunitiesHERC Virtual Career FairThe Arc of Philadelphia job opportunitiesNITW job opportunitiesNENPHL Career Connections  Join a Project or Initiative!Calling all Gamers! Haystack is seeking enthusiastic play testers for a groundbreaking study of a new video game. Learn More Pathlitics is looking for your insight. Help High School students plan their next steps. Completed reviews will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. Participate today Take Your Legislator to Work Day Raise awareness of the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities with your legislators. Discover here |