Welcome! This virtual summit is a unique conference bringing together neurodiverse / neurodivergent individuals, employers, service agencies, educators and students, parents, and professionals from all areas of the field. Confirmed keynote speakers include Dr. Temple Grandin from Colorado, US Congresswoman Jessica Benham of Pennsylvania, Dr. Rhonda Moore from the National Institute of Mental Health, Sir […]

Monday 11/8 at 6pm: #ActuallyAutistic Speaker Series with Laura Weldon via ZOOMhttps://Jefferson.zoom.us/j/8783339717Laura Weldon is a naturopathic physician with autism and several chronic conditions who will be speaking about autistic burnout, representation in the media, and the intersection between gender and autism.Please submit all questions to this form PRIOR to her seminar:https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPage.aspx?fragment=FormId%3DdvlM7ZKbEECgt6ciK6bN70h1wexxYJtMkz1Ym393DwtUOTVaU0xCNFdLSDhHUERSRUFSWkk1QzVCSS4u%26Token%3D1e976d03fb0a45ecbe025eb26c67c1d1

Together we can create a more equitable and representative workforce—for everyone. About this event It’s time to expand and enrich the neurodiversity movement, which has historically focused on inclusion of autistic people. These efforts have made meaningful impacts in the workforce and society at large, but qualified autistic job seekers still face high rates of […]

As workplaces evolve to the new normal, there have been many steps in the right direction to improve inclusivity in the workplace, including for candidates and new hires! Workplace culture and recruitment best practices also need to evolve to factor in the cognitive diversity as well, especially since neurodivergent job seekers are an untapped talent […]

Philadelphia Neurodiversity Employment Network is back in person (or online!) for our January 2022 meeting. A special thank you to the Eagles Autism Foundation for hosting in the new FirstTrust Bank Club at Lincoln Financial Field! Expect opportunities for learning about neurodiversity and neurodivergence at work, opportunities to network with others in the area involved in […]

Join your friends, neighbors, and colleagues in Phoenixville and the surrounding area on Wednesday 1/26 @ 6 PM for an open community dialogue on neurodiversity! ------------------------------- Discussion Topics: (1) How has neurodiversity impacted your life? (2) Community Initiatives(a) What kinds of initiatives would you like to see organized?(b) What benefit would you like to derive […]

The Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities invites you to our upcoming Public Meeting on January 26, 2022 , 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom Topics to be covered:Updates from the CommissionCovid-19 updatesUpdate from Parks and Recreation ASL and Closed Captions will be provided. If you require additional ADA reasonable accommodations, please email or call Claudia Tasco at […]

DBHIDS will host a virtual Employment Forum meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. Out presenter will be Dr. Demetrice Smith, ordained Elder of the Potter’s House Church in Dallas Texas, community advocate, and activist for people with intellectual developmental disabilities. She will share the impact of Potter’s House program, job readiness, and other entrepreneur-building […]

In 2022, supporting employees holistically requires that employers consider the emotional and mental health challenges that many in the workforce are balancing.  Join us for a session focusing on current trends and some best-practice techniques to identify, inquire about, and support the emotional well-being of your employees. Register here: https://bit.ly/3BphQ76

On Wednesday 2/16 @ 6 PM, there will be a Zoom meeting to address next action steps for the Phoenxiville Community Neurodiversity Discussion (PCND). Among the topics covered in this meeting will be: (1) duplicating and scaling the PCND discussion format regionally, (2) creating a community Wiki of resources for the neurodiverse by category in […]

There’s a lot to admire about ADHD: the creativity, the empathy, the persistence, and the unique abilities it offers many individuals. For those reasons, people with ADHD can be an asset to any company. Awareness about women with ADHD is increasing in the workplace. Having a neuroinclusive workplace is becoming an expectation in many industries, […]

Are you feeling overwhelmed by multiple challenges in your life that are negatively impacting your work?  Join us for a session where we can explore tips and ideas for how to build self-care into your daily routine as well as discuss your concerns with your supervisor or employer.  Register Here: https://bit.ly/3Joplh2