The second webinar for National Disability Employment Awareness Month will talk about investing -- short-term and long-term investing, whether you're saving in a PA ABLE account, a bank or with a financial firm. Learn about the benefits and potential risks of each type of investment and how to determine how each can work best for you.

Mentorship & Leadership: Advancing Neurodivergent Talent
Presented by the Neurodiversity Employment Network: Philadelphia (NENPHL) and Spectrum Scholars, University of Delaware
October 16, 2025 • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM • University of Delaware
As the region’s connector, catalyst, and trusted messenger, the Neurodiversity Employment Network of Philadelphia (NENPHL) is proud to convene meaningful conversations that translate into real opportunities for neurodivergent individuals. NENPHL leads a practical morning program on pathways to leadership for neurodivergent professionals, featuring lightning rounds on ERG Development, student project leadership, and entrepreneurship; a cross-sector panel on building inclusive leadership pipelines; and facilitated small-group sessions that turn insights into models organizations can implement. A networking lunch provided by Nemours offers space for connection and exchange. The day concludes with Spectrum Scholars and CLSC’s Mentorship Celebration, recognizing mentors and mentees and sharing insights on mentorship’s impact across campuses, workplaces, and communities.

Our Keynote speaker Corey Ferguson is a passionate advocate, recognized leader, and dedicated public servant working to elevate the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. With a unique blend of professionals expertise and lived experience as a parent, Corey carries authenticity, insight, and vision within both his personal and professional work. As a project manager within state government, Corey administers programs and services designed to promote inclusion, improve quality of life, and strengthen supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. His commitment to enhancing systems of support is grounded in both personal experience and a deep dedication to public service. Nationally respected for his contributions to the field, Corey contributes to the Steering Committee for the National Community of Practice for Supporting Families and chairs the Father Engagement Task force for Parent to Parent USA. His efforts to uplift people with developmental disabilities or medical complexity - earned him the 2023 Crystal Bell Advocacy Award from the LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center in Kansas City, Missouri. With a powerful voice and a heartfelt mission, Corey continues to inspire, engage, and lead efforts to build stronger, more inclusive systems that empower people with developmental disabilities and the families who support them.

Experts will explain the PA ABLE Savings Program and Pennsylvania's Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA). The PA ABLE Savings Program provides individuals with qualified disabilities a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits.

The final session of PA ABLE’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month webinar series features a panel of people with disabilities who are working and saving to live their best lives. Individuals with disabilities will discuss why it's important to them to work and how ABLE helps them achieve their personal goals. ABLE account owners are saving for cars, homes, college, rock concerts, piano lessons, education, and more.

ACHIEVA will host this webinar for individuals, families, and professionals to learn more about PA ABLE and ABLE Age Expansion, which will mean many more individuals with disabilities will be eligible for the PA ABLE Savings Program.

Do you live in or around Philadelphia?

Do you have ADHD or another neurospicy brain?

Have you wanted to meet an ADHD Nurse Coach in person and ask every question that's come into your mind?

Have you been looking for a low key, zero pressure event to meet other people that already "get it" and you don't have to mask around?

This is a no pressure, no pitching event. Of course if you have questions you want to ask, an ADHD expert is there to answer.  

Coach Seth, an ADHD Nurse Coach specialist and creator of the 8DHD method, is hosting the monthly Neurodivergent Professionals Happy Hour. If you have ADHD, find yourself masking because of neurodiversity, are a neurodiversity advocate, or want to connect with the community and learn to be an advocate, come have a drink and hang out!

This is a 21+ event.

Pictures will be taken at event. 

Please sign in to get card for happy hour discount.

Please join us for a dynamic Lunch and Learn event at Life Sciences Pennsylvania! Discover the latest insights on creating an EPIC culture and maximizing benefits for your business. Network with like-minded professionals and gain valuable knowledge to take your company to the next level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and boost your business success!

A PA ABLE Savings Program account gives individuals with qualified disabilities (Eligible Individuals) and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses, while maintaining important benefits.

Do you live in or around Philadelphia?

Do you have ADHD or another neurospicy brain?

Have you wanted to meet an ADHD Nurse Coach in person and ask every question that's come into your mind?

Have you been looking for a low key, zero pressure event to meet other people that already "get it" and you don't have to mask around?

This is a no pressure, no pitching event. Of course if you have questions you want to ask, an ADHD expert is there to answer.  

Coach Seth, an ADHD Nurse Coach specialist and creator of the 8DHD method, is hosting the monthly Neurodivergent Professionals Happy Hour. If you have ADHD, find yourself masking because of neurodiversity, are a neurodiversity advocate, or want to connect with the community and learn to be an advocate, come have a drink and hang out!

This is a 21+ event.

Pictures will be taken at event. 

Please sign in to get card for happy hour discount.