REGISTER Creating a more inclusive working environment that embraces neurodiversity – why fostering diversity of thought can lead to greater innovation and creativity in the workplace. As companies ramp up their focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), there is one group that is all too often overlooked in the diversity conversation and when hiring. […]
Join this webinar, hosted by Mentra and the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, to learn more about requesting accommodations and bringing your neurodivergence to work!
Making the transition from higher education into the workplace can be challenging — especially when mental health conditions or other disabilities are part of the equation. Finding an employer that will accommodate your needs and support your employment journey is vital when considering future opportunities. So how can you best prepare yourself with the access […]
In recent years, major progress has been made in increasing awareness and acceptance of autism, not least thanks to the many amazing autistic advocates who have worked tirelessly to bring the lived experience of autistic people to the wider world. Additionally, medical professionals, researchers and academics in many countries are now incorporating the neurodiversity paradigm, coined […]
A Portrait of Autism:Artists and Their WorksThe National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) are pleased to host their 10th Annual Autism Awareness Month Special Event, A Portrait of Autism: Artists and Their Works. It will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET and will feature […]
ALL Autistic, Neurodivergent, and Intellectual disABILITY ARTISTS, of Philadelphia and the Tri-State Area to be in the Art Exhibition Friday, June 2nd. Our Bi-weekly meeting has been taking place inside of the Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Tacony LAB Community Art’s Center which is located on 6918 Torresdale Avenue, in the Historic Tacony Section of Philadelphia. We […]
RSVP and Info: https://www.hilltopprep.org/apps/pages/speaker Matt Zakerski, Psy.D is the founder and lead psychologist of NDC. He will speak about Emotional Regulation. Dr. Matt thrives in supporting young people in understanding, developing, and celebrating their unique brains while developing strength-based ways of operating in their world.
Reserve a spot virtually or in-person for the final spring 2023 Executive Insights, Smeal’s signature speaker series: “Enabling Success for Neurodivergent Business Professionals: A conversation with Nat Lyckowski.” Natalia (Nat) Lyckowski, the global neurodiversity advancement leader and supply chain inventory transformation lead at IBM, will speak with Dean Whiteman about embracing neurodivergent talent and IBM supply […]
Save the date for our next meeting- April 26, 2023! Welcome back to NEN’s Quarterly meeting, now Neurodiversity Employment CONNECT! We look forward to an engaging morning of speakers and networking. Agenda: April 26, 2023 Meeting Will Include: SEI Diversity Chat Keynote: Kurt Iobst, Salesforce, The Language and Actions of Neuroinclusion Panel: What Neurodivergent Candidates […]
To register, click here!This is a free event. Questions? email lpiner@udel.edu.
This is the second Autism Town Hall created by Jamiel Owens, bringing together Law-enforcement/first responders and the Autistic community to talk how interactions would present itself to each other. The topic for this town hall is interactions with non-verbal Autistics.
Register and Info: www.hawxpo.com Presented by Edu-Tech Academic Solutions, this event is designed to develop and hone social skills for neurodiverse youth, adolescents, and young adults through a fun, interactive gaming, arts & pop-culture convention. that fosters organic social interaction.