Learn about adapting recruitment and application processes to be more accessible for neurodivergent talent. This webinar seeks to answer questions and provide takeaways for participants to apply to their current practices. Meet our panelists: https://www.cmu.edu/career/students-and-alumni/diversity-equity-inclusion/olitsky/employers.html.  When: Wednesday, August 2nd from 3pm-4pm This event is hosted by the Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Program at Carnegie […]

Looking to overcome hiring challenges and access a diverse pool of candidates? Join our live webinar to explore the transformative power of neurodiversity in the workplace! 10 Aug 2023 12:30 PM EDT Meet Charles Kransberger Michael Byrnside Details For organizations: For candidates: Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the neuroinclusive future of work. […]

Date: August 22, 2023 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Location: The Nest and Carriage House Courtyard at Hill Top Preparatory School Description:  9:00 am - Continental Breakfast 9:30 am - Presentation from Mia Henry, Coordinator of the Neurodiversity Success Center & a Q&A 10:30 am - Tour of Facilities RSVPs are due by August 15, 2023

Talented and highly skilled working-age disabled and neurodiverse adults participate in the workforce significantly less than those without disabilities, and experience unemployment rates much higher than their able-bodied and neurotypical peers. Various factors influence these stark realities, such as discrimination and unconscious bias, barriers in recruitment processes, or workplaces that are designed for able-bodied, neurotypical […]

Join the Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia and Unfurling Littles LLC for a conversation on Instagram Live on Wednesday, August 23 at 2:30 PM. Visit @aacophilly on Instagram to join!

Businesses, government organizations, and most importantly, neurodivergent individuals, are realizing the importance and long-term success of neurodiversity in the workplace. As these initiatives mature, inclusive hiring practices are now deemed essential, and with that, ensuring a supportive infrastructure is in place. From interviewing techniques to relevant job requirements, effectively integrating neurodiversity into a company's culture […]

Join Melanie Whetzel, principal consultant from the Job Accommodation Network, for a session that focuses on autism and neurodiversity in the workplace. Learn what this concept means and how autistic individuals may be covered as persons with a disability under the ADA. Questions? Contact Courtney Carroll at ccarroll@researchautism.org.

Join us on Wednesday September 13th 2023 at 1pm EST / 10am PST / 6pm UK! Tim Goldstein continues to be at the forefront of the neurodiversity at work movement. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at age 54, Tim Goldstein is a global trainer for a major international tech company, a Neurodiverse Communications Specialist, an Emotional […]

Registration for the 2023 Disability Summit is now open. This year's theme is "Self-Determination: Shaping Our Own Lives." Details Date: September 14, 2023Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Location: Howard Gittis Student Center at Temple University's Main Campus in Philadelphia (Temple campus maps and directions)Cost: The Disability Summit is a free event.ASL and CART (live captioning) […]

Specialisterne is hosting a Virtual Education Session on Monday, September 18th, from 3:00-5:00pm EST! Malorie Joy Feidner will be hosting this event. She is a Career Coach and Neurodiversity Consultant. She will be discussing topics such as: interviewing, resumes, cover letters, etc. To sign-up to attend this FREE event, please fill out the form using […]

SUMMARYThis program will help HR professionals learn how to diversify teams.  It will help HR professionals understand why diversity workshops do not create lasting results.  It will help HR solve the problem of losing talent as a result of cultural clashes.  This program will also help HR professionals inspire more inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent employees […]

In this webinar, AJ Locashio will identify the missing components of most programs taking a strengths-based approach when hiring autistic workers and explain how employers and employees can make this practice more effective. Questions? Contact Courtney Carroll, ccarroll@researchautism.org.