Celebrating #NDEAM You are invited to the 2021 Global Best Buddies NDEAM event.Join us on October 13th from 1-2 pm ET on Zoom as we welcome organizations from around the globe in celebrating the 76th anniversary of NDEAM.We’ll be sharing valuable information on disclosing a disability at work, accommodations granted to individuals by the ADA, and the positive impact […]

Neurodivergent job seekers & employees: Join us as we decode employer benefits and learn how to make smart decisions during open enrollment About this event Benefits make up a whopping 30% of total compensation, on average. With open enrollment starting this Fall, and so much value at stake, it’s important to know what benefits your […]

Neurodiversity is a huge buzzword in diversity and inclusion. Whether you know it or not, you already have a neurodiverse workforce – composed of employees and managers with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, and acquired cognitive disabilities. In this one-hour webinar, neurodiversity expert Haley Moss will address some common misconceptions about […]

Every year, 50,000 American children on the autism spectrum reach their 18th birthday, yet 80 percent of these young adults will be, and currently are, unemployed. Neurodivergent individuals include those on the autism spectrum and those with bipolar disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and several other intellectual and developmental differences. These individuals face unique challenges in the […]

STRENGTH THROUGH NEURODIVERSITY This virtual learning event is designed to share our experiences with Federal agencies and help you understand how to attract and support neurodiverse talent to your workforce. Guest speakers will provide a high-level introduction to neurodiversity and autism-specific hiring and support initiatives. We will share success stories and best practices garnered from new […]

In this talk, Lindsay Wrege invites you to challenge cultural norms, specifically in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She discusses DEI through a lens of neurodiversity and disability inclusion. You will discover how true change comes from demonstrating new ways and practicing the better. She believes that if you want to make things […]

US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams celebrate NDEAM About this event This exciting event will feature insightful dialogues and a video showcase highlighting strategies in action for an equitable disability inclusive recovery. Featured guests include: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Director Jenny YangDeputy […]

Workshop/Webinar/Seminar Join us at Valley Forge Educational Services’ Adult Services Resource Fair Thursday, October 21, 6:00-8:00 pm. More than 30 community-based organizations specializing in programs for adults with disabilities will attend this informative event! Learn more: vfes.net/resourcefair

Building upon last year’s symposium, Neurodiversity: Building Community and Rethinking the Built Environment, this year’s dialogue focuses on immersive experiences, responsive environments, spatial interactions, and experimental evaluative and physiological measuring tools and criteria. It also includes advocacy, spatial and social guidelines, and bottom up and organic initiatives.  These serial events are intensely cross-disciplinary and aim towards critical interactions […]

Join us for updates from the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities and the ADA Transition Plan for Philadelphia. There will be a designated time for open comments.   *ASL and Closed Captioning will be provided; to request additional ADA accommodations please email or call Claudia Tasco by October 21 at Claudia.Tasco@phila.gov or 215-686-2798. Note: After registering, you will receive a […]

Tech organizations recognize the value that having neurodiverse talent brings to their workforce. According to Harvard Business Review, having neurodiverse talent provides organizations “productivity gains, quality improvement and boosts in innovative capabilities”. But what exactly is neurodiversity, and how can leaders at tech organizations create inclusive and supportive environments for talent to thrive? Our panel […]

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 […]