"As corporate diversity programs enter the mainstream and the benefits of hiring workers from underrepresented backgrounds become more widely known, there is still one group that isn’t often talked about: the neurodiverse. Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that refers to the breadth of human neurocognitive functioning. Neurodivergent people can experience conditions including autism, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive […]

"ABILITY Job Fair is a service of ABILITY Corps—helping companies and job seekers with disabilities connect to increase employment outcomes by using the highest level of accessibility in an online career fair. ABILITY Corps' mission promotes employment, innovative technologies, building universal designed homes, breaking down unconscious bias, expanding opportunities in the entertainment industry, volunteerism, expanding media […]

Registration link: https://lu.ma/f952i5v9 About This Event: ​What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to variation in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions in a non-pathological sense. These attributes in people highlight some unique strengths and challenges.  ​Neurodiversity at work (especially Tech) is an important topic yet not often discussed. This event aims […]

Life on the Spectrum presents: Navigating Higher Education Join a conversation about the ins and outs of higher education, from the perspectives of both an Autistic young adult currently in college and a representative from the Drexel Autism Support Program. Speakers: Elliot Mumma and Amy Edwards, Ed.D. Workshop developed by Elliot Mumma This work was […]

The Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities invites you to join “A Year After COVID-19: Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Headed?” When: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Where: Virtually via Zoom; register in advance online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar. […]