Neurodiversity Employment Network

Connect and Learn Event with Drexel and WCU
2024-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Behrakis Grand Hall, 3210 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
We are inviting employers and neurodivergent job seekers to join us Wednesday, November 20th from 10a.m.-12p.m. at Drexel University for our 4th Connect and Learn Meet-up. This event will focus on connecting job seekers with employers who have a passion for neuroinclusion.

As a note: This is not a hiring event – you do not need to have openings in your organization. You do not need to be in charge of hiring to participate. You can be from any organization in any industry.

How the event will work:

Job seekers will be stationed at individual tables, where employers will approach and get to know the job seeker. Job seekers can share their elevator pitches, resume, and/or portfolios with the employer. When the employer has provided feedback to the job seeker, they may then move to the next job seeker.

Drexel University’s Center for Autism and Neurodiversity Advisors will be on-site to assist with elevator pitches and resume building.

Please dress in business casual for this event.

Your role as an employer:

Note: This is a practice event for job seekers, not a hiring event…although they would be incredibly grateful if there were opportunities.

Listen to job seekers’ presentations, and then provide feedback

Provide information about your company and how someone with their skill sets could fit into your mission/organization

Provide at least one tip/encouragement for job searching

Who: Drexel University and West Chester University in Partnership with NEN: Philadelphia host a Connect and Learn Meet-up

When: Wednesday, November 20th – 10am -12 pm

Where: Behrakis Grand Hall in the Creese Student Center (3210 Chestnut Street)

Walkable from

Regional Rails – 30th Street Station, 30th and Market Street

Market-Frankford or Trolleys – 33rd Street Station, 33rd and Market Street

Chestnut Garage – 3335 Chestnut Street

Campus map attached

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Peg (mmm574@drexel.edu)

Cherie (cfishbaugh@wcupa.edu)

Neurodiversity Virtual Career Fair
2024-11-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us to celebrate neurodivergent talent in the workplace! Whether you’re neurodivergent or an employer focused on diversity and inclusion, this event is your chance to network, learn, and build connections that matter.

Event is free for job seekers to attend!

Philly Friendship Walk
2024-11-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy, 272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Walk, roll or stroll with the whole community for this family-friendly, fun, and unifying annual event that raises crucial funds and awareness for Philly Friendship Circle – a nonprofit building inclusive friendships in our community.

Art and Autism
2024-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
On 11/9/2024, Nick St. Clair and Robert Schmus will be presenting a workshop with Neuroawesome Life and Dawn-Marie Solais called Art and Autism. They will discuss their experience as autistic artists and how art has led them to gain confidence in themselves.

EPIC Wellworks for You Wellness Conference
2024-11-07 10:30 - 14:00 | Mid Atlantic Employers’ Association (MEA), 234 Mall Blvd Suite G-50, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 19406, United States
Welcome to the EPIC Wellworks for You Wellness Conference! Join us for a day filled with inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. This in-person event will be held at the MidAtlantic Employers’ Association. Learn from experts in health and wellness, participate in fun activities, and discover new ways to improve your well-being. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to invest in your health and happiness!

Talk School 19th Annual Fall Gala and Auction
2024-11-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Phoenixville Country Club, 355 Country Club Road, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 19460, United States
Join us for Talk School’s 19th Annual Fall Gala and Auction! Each ticket includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, and $50 in playing chips. Winners trade chips for token to win fabulous gala prizes! If you can’t attend, you can still support us and bid online.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference
2024-10-28 08:00 - 2024-10-29 16:00 | Westin Washington, DC Downtown, 999 9th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
Join the collaborative conference that brings together a community that is committed to improving employment outcomes for the neurodiverse workforce. Kevin Davis and Dr. Kristin Austin will be speaking in breakout session 7.

JCHAI Fall Open House
2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual
DATE: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

TIME: 7 – 8:15 PM

LOCATION: Virtually, via Zoom

WHO: Neurodiverse Adults and Family Caregivers are welcome to this programDETAILS: Come to hear presentations by JCHAI members, board member parents, our executive director, and staff leadership. Q & A to follow.

JCHAI OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION REQUIRED | QUESTIONS

Questions, changes, or registration: contact Dr. Beth Rosenwasser, Director of Community Engagement & Curriculum Development at BethRosenwasser@jchai.org or 215-922-2480

Flyer with more information: FLYER LINK (with QR code to register)

Or use this link to register: OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION LINK

46th Annual Philadelphia Regional Conference on Developmental Disabilities
2024-10-21 08:00 - 15:30 | Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
The 46th Annual Philadelphia Regional Conference on Developmental Disabilities is a forum to discuss areas of mutual concern, foster partnerships and keep abreast of current programs.

Feria de Salud Comunitaria: Autismo y Bienestar
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Southwark School, 1835 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posibilidades Infinitas is organizing this event in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, its Research Family Partners, and the Consulates of Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Guatemala in Philadelphia. Feria de Salud Comunitaria: Autismo y Bienestar, will take place on Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Southwark School, located at 1835 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The fair will offer a variety of medical services and informative talks on autism, focusing on providing essential resources and guidance to the Latino community. Additionally, there will be a Parent Panel featuring members of our Family Support Group, where they will share their experiences.

NENPHL Fall CONNECT Event
2024-10-17 08:30 - 12:00 | Mid Atlantic Employers’ Association (MEA), 234 Mall Blvd Suite G-50, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 19406, United States
Topic: Broadening Opportunities for Neurodivergent Employment Advancement.

Join us at the MidAtlantic Employers’ Association in King of Prussia, PA from 9:00am-12:00pm for our Quarter 4 Connect Event!

Agenda

8:30am: Registration Opens, Networking Guide Available

9:00am: Welcome Discussion Panel: Authenticity, Flexibility, & Advancement

9:45am: Community Announcements: Information Delivery

10:00: Community Announcements: Connection and Follow Up

10:30: BREAK

10:45: Networking Round Robin: Mentoring

11:15: Taking Action: Small Group Problem Solving

11:50: Review and Closure

*Agenda Subject to Change

The Timothy School’s Family Fun Run/Walk
2024-10-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Road, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania
Please join us for The Timothy School’s 7th Annual 5K Family Fun Run/Walk.All proceeds benefit The Timothy Fund, which provides crucial programs to educate and empower our students with autism, ages 5-22.

Cities of Inclusion Disability Summit: Lincoln Financial Field Hyundai Club
2024-10-10 08:30 - 17:00 | Lincoln Financial Field, One Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
Join Cities of Inclusion for our 2024 Disability Summit alongside advocates, service providers, employers, and community members for a day keynote panels, breakout sessions, networking, and the Inclusive Resources and Connections Expo as we work towards a future for Philadelphia that fully embraces and works for the disability community as essential members of a more inclusive society

A City of Inclusion is a city where all people with disabilities lead healthy and fulfilling lives as respected members of their communities. Cities of Inclusion focuses on five core pillars of education, employment, health, housing, and access to information & services. Using an approach driven through collective impact, Cities of Inclusion brings together community members, disability advocates, and leaders across the business, education, government, and nonprofit sectors to transform the way systems work together across a city to be more inclusive for all peoples with disabilities.

Thrill on the Hill
2024-10-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Hill Top Preparatory School, 737 S Ithan Ave, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 19010, United States
On October 5th, we’ll host our 13th Annual Thrill on the Hill 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run!

Katie Gushka : kgushka@hilltopprep.org

Explore the Possibilities Community Chat
2024-09-26 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Panera, 3900 CIty Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19131
Join Executive Director Laura Sibbald to continue the conversation from our quarterly event! Keep discussion going on building an inclusive workplace through allyship, ERGs, disclosure policies, hiring practices.

August 22 & September 26: 9:30am-11:00am Panera Bread 3900 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

HERC Virtual Career Fair
2024-09-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Higher Ed Virtual Career Fairs with HERCjobs.orgInteract, network, and explore exciting employment opportunities in higher education! Connect with top universities, colleges, research institutions, and educational organizations at our HERC Jobs Higher Ed Virtual Career Fairs.

MidAtlantic Employers Association Leadership Conference
2024-09-25 08:30 - 17:00 | Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel, 480 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
MEA’s 2024 Leadership Conference offers participants an immersive experience, providingattendees with practical tools, strategies, and inspiration to drive positive workplace change.Empowering individual leaders with such valuable resources ensures they are well-equipped to shape a thriving workplace, while attending and participating as a group fosters stronger internal collaboration and alignment on leadership approaches. Kevin Davis and Laura Sibbald will be presenting on Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace during the breakout sessions.

MEA has offered to set aside seats for NEN Members at the discounted rate of $250, allowing those in our network to come together and experience the event. NEN Members who are interested in attending should contact Matt Roessler, Director of Member Engagement atMRoessler@meainfo.org or 201.738.8121 to register.

If any NEN Member organizations would like to purchase their own table for (8) of their teammembers, they may do so at the same per seat cost.

As an added benefit, NEN attendees will be able to join a post-conference debrief session facilitated by Margaret Uhrich or Sarah Acuna, MEA’s Training, Development, and Coaching experts.

Credits: HRCI: 4.75 CreditsSHRM: 4.75 Credits

1st Annual EPIC Employee Benefits Conference
2024-09-12 09:30 - 14:00 | Life Sciences PA, 411 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
UnitedHealthcare and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants invites you to attend the1st Annual EPIC Employee Benefits Conference. Please join us for two SHRM-accredited presentations on “Emerging Trends in Benefits” and “Empowering Neuroinclusive Benefits Practices.”

12th Annual Disability Pride Philadelphia on the Parkway!
2024-09-07 09:00 - 16:00 | City Hall Philadelphia, 1400 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NEN PHL is proud to support Pride on the Parkway with Councilmember Kendra Brooks and Disability Pride PA. Stop by NEN’s exhibitor table during the event!

Schedule:

11 am: Parade Kick off at City Hall, 1400 JFK Blvd

12 pm – 4 pm: Festival, 1600-1800 Ben Franklin Parkway

LIVE MUSIC – ARTS – RESOURCES – SENSORY ZONE – SPECIAL GUESTS

FOOD TRUCKS – GIVEAWAYS – ADA CARAVAN BUS – FUN ACCESSIBLE GAMES FOR ALL AGES

Silent Auction & Mini Art Show
2024-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Tacony LAB Community Arts Center, 6918 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This Fundraiser will directly contribute to our efforts in various Philadelphia Autistic, Neurodivergent and or Intellectual disABILITY Artists And their families to create art in community help to provide FREE Programming & Classes to the Delaware Valley of Philadelphia.

Neurodiversity Employment Network August CONNECT Event
2024-08-06 08:30 - 12:00 | West Chester University, 155 University Ave, West Chester
Join us for our summer quarterly event at West Chester University! This event will highlight opportunities to become more involved with the Network; building strategic communities of practice and understanding the various areas of expertise housed within the Network.

Agenda:

8:30: Registration Opens

9:15: Welcome!

NENPHL: Engage, Explore, & Evolve with Us!

10:00: Community Announcements and Open Networking

10:30: Strategic Networking: Enhancing Inclusive Culture

Breakout A Topics: 10:40-11:10

Launching or Improving an Employee Resource Group

Barriers to Disclosure : Higher Education and Workplace

Breakout B Topics 11:15-11:45

Creative Ways for Building a Culture of Allyship

Considerations within Inclusive Hiring: AI, Resume Development, Interviews, Bias

12﻿:00: Closing

NENPHL Engage, Explore, Evolve Presentation

Commons Garage to SECC directions:

Breakout Group Prompts

Agenda Subject to Change.

We invite you to come engage with others in the Greater Philadelphia area who are dedicated to creating more neuro-inclusive workplaces and more career opportunities for neurodivergent individuals. You can expect engaging speakers, updates on group progress, and networking time to meet others. Details subject to change

2024 ERNIE ELS #GAMEON AUTISM® GOLF CLINIC
2024-07-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Philadelphia Country Club, 1601 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
Els for Autism will host an Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf clinic at select locations of theGolf Challenge regional event series in order to offer participants an orientation to golf,specialized for individuals on the autism spectrum. The 1-hour clinic includes a 5-minuteintroduction and 45 minutes of golf activities with intermittent short breaks. During theclinic, students will work on new golf skills while practicing specific autism learning conceptsinfused into the lesson plan. The clinic is divided into 4-6 stations that utilize visual supportsto cover basic golf skills: Stretching & Grip, Putting, Chipping, Pitching, and Full Swing.

Wellness Under The Stars
2024-07-11 18:30 - 21:00 | High Point Cafe, 602 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Unwind and rejuvenate at the Wellness Under The Stars event with Nurse Coach Seth of Clarify Wellness LLC at High Point Cafe. Learn about ADHD, relax with guided mindfulness and yoga, and grab a refreshing drink from High Point Cafe.

Best Practices to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace
2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:30
Hiring neurodiverse talent can be very advantageous for employers. Yet, neurodiverse individuals, particularly those with autism, experience higher levels of unemployment and underemployment than both people without disabilities and people with other types of disabilities. This webinar will discuss effective practices and predictors of positive post-school outcomes for transition-aged youth with autism, strategies to improve hiring experiences and outcomes for autistic job applicants, and recommendations to promote disability inclusion within the workplace.

Aramark Hiring Event
2024-06-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Handschumacher Dining Center, 3250 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The Drexel Business Inclusion Center is hosting an Aramark hiringevent for individuals with autism and other disabilities. On-the-spot job offersMust be 18 or older to apply. Arrive before 1 pm for a guaranteed interviewAssistance available throughout the event.

BusinessInclusion@drexel.edu

Mental Wellness in the Workplace
2024-06-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Life Sciences PA, 411 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Learn how to prioritize your mental health at work and create a positive environment for yourself and your colleagues for an informative lunch and learn where you will learn tips for promoting mental wellness in the workplace from NEN board member Kevin Davis.

NEXT CONNECTS Co-mentorship Summer Pilot
2024-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
NEXT CONNECTS is a bi-directional mentorship program that supports both prospective employees as well as employers – with the common goal of workplace inclusion and employment success.

2024 START National Training Institute
2024-05-06 00:00 - 2024-05-08 23:59 | Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
From May 6 to May 8, the START National Training Institute (SNTI) will be holding a series of sessions at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia centered around finding ways to better support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those with mental health needs in the workplace. Registration for this event is not yet open. To learn more about this event, contact nscc.training.iod@unh.edu.

Eagles Autism Foundation Adult Fitness and Drum Clinic
2024-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Lincoln Financial Field, One Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
On April 30, the Eagles Autism Foundation will hold their Adult Fitness and Drum Clinic from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Lincoln Financial Field. This clinic session is for individuals aged 15 and older. Participants will first participate in a fitness program led by the Eagles Cheerleaders and then participate in a drum lesson held by the Eagles Drumline. Participants will also be able to attend a meet and greet with both groups.
