Hiring neurodiverse workers is proven to increase a company’s retention rates, improve productivity and innovation, and boost the economy. This panel of experts, including representatives from successful companies supporting neurodivergent employees and a college graduate on the autism spectrum, will share inside tips on ways that organizations can set themselves up for success by leveraging […]
The transition into adulthood and away from many of the supports we have come to rely on can be daunting, but can also be a time for growth and new opportunity. At CAR, our commitment to families, individuals and professionals reaches beyond just the childhood years and we strive to support the community throughout the lifespan. If […]
All About Jobs! Mon. July 18, 11 am to 1 pm AND Mon. July 25, 11 am 1 pm. Your rights.Planning to work.Finding a job.Keeping your job.Workplace accommodations.ODP funded services.Other supports.Work and your benefits. Here’s how you can join the events! For video and audio by computer or smartphone, get the passcode from Rita anytime before the event! Call […]
In this special one-hour web event, 30-year veteran Cynthia Coupé will share her own experience as a neurodiversity expert and mother of an autistic daughter, as well as industry insights and perspectives from three other neurodivergent proponents: one working professional in the tech industry, a grad student “on the spectrum,” and one neurodiversity staffing executive. […]
Please join us for our upcoming Public Meeting:July 28, 2022, 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom. Topics to be covered: Welcome the new Commissioners to the Commission! ADA Transition Plan Update Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the ADA!Covid-19 updates and more! Please register in advance. *ASL and Closed Captioning will be provided; to request additional ADA accommodations please email or call Claudia […]
We are truly delighted to invite our membership to join a conversation with the renowned sociologist, author, originator and international speaker on Neurodiversity, Judy Singer. Neurodiversity in Business’ mission is inspired by the life and career of Judy Singer:‘Building a neuroinclusive world – it’s more than just good business!’ So, where better to start with […]
We continue to work hard to ensure that Philadelphia is a city built on inclusion and belonging every day for all Philadelphians. We are excited to share that our office recently launched a Disabilities Characteristics Map of Philadelphia. The map and a resource guide can be found on our website. This map is already impacting how departments, […]
THE COMPETITIVE DYSLEXIC ENTREPRENEUR – World Entrepreneurs’ Day About this event THE COMPETITIVE DYSLEXIC ENTREPRENEUR is a webinar by Exceptional Individuals that discusses the advantages of dyslexia in a work environment Register now to secure your spot on this webinar ! Dyslexic entrepreneurs – why they have a competitive edge People who have dyslexia are […]
A.D.H.D IN THE WORKPLACE | Interactive Webinar About this event ADHD IN THE WORKPLACE is a webinar by Exceptional Individuals that discusses the how to navigate the workplace as a ADHDer as well as a brief history of AD(H)D in the workplace Register now to secure your spot on this webinar ! ADHD in the […]
Neurodiversity and the Labor Shortage: How to Navigate Untapped Talent Resources Join us for a panel discussion on neurodiversity & employment, hosted and moderated by Bobbi Kelly, Director-in-Charge of Talent Advisory at Kreischer Miller! This panel will be particularly useful for employers who are looking to get started in neurodiversity-inclusive efforts. Panelists include: Abby Albright, M.S., Account Manager at […]
Neurodiversity Employment Network: Philadelphia is back for our October 2022, but this time, we’re doing it a little differently! As always, we’re looking to bring together passionate Philadelphia-area employers, educators, job-seekers, service providers, and other advocates and allies who want to work toward change. With this event, instead of our standard keynote, breakout room, and […]
Join Drexel’s Autism Initiatives for an exclusive pre-release screening of In A Different Key, a feature film about a mother who tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man in rural Mississippi, to learn if his life story holds promise for her own autistic son. Her journey exposes a startling record of […]
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