Project Search and Project Career Launch are off-site school to work programs designed to aid neurodivergent students in developing the skills needed to navigate careers and the workplace. It is open to individuals on the autism spectrum between the ages of 18 and 21 and are students in the School District of Philadelphia. For more […]
A series of training sessions designed to help neurodiverse and other individuals with disabilities learn how to use different forms of technology with each session focusing on a different form of technology. Participants will not only develop new skills, but will also have the opportunity to connect with friends and family as well as meet […]
The Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference 2023 is an online event where individuals will have the chance to hear from experts on how to create a more neuro-inclusive workplace, with topics including manager training, implementing reasonable and appropriate accommodations, and how to broaden the talent pool to accommodate neurodivergent applicants.
An online event that extolls the benefits of having neurodiverse individuals as a part of the workplace in addition to hearing how some companies have successfully fostered a neuro inclusive workplace.
We will be providing updates on events that happened over the last quarter. In addition, there will be opportunities for networking.
On January 31, Circa Mitratech is going to host an online webinar centered around educating participants on DEIB; talking about the best ways to create change within an organization and fostering a more equitable workplace. Participants will also be able to hear from Lachandra B. Baker,MBA, CTA, CDP, the founder of LBB Edutainment. This event […]
On February 12, the Arc of Pennsylvania will begin a 10 day Customized Employment certification course designed to train providers in Customized Employment, a process designed to reach a point of employment where both the needs of the employee and the needs of the employer are met with a particular focus on the needs of […]
Xenium HR is hosting an online training session designed to educate attendees on the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals possess in addition to the challenges that they face in the workplace. In addition, attendees will work together to develop strategies to foster more inclusive workplace environments for neurodivergent individuals.
On February 17, 2024, the Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia (AACOP) will be holding their annual Winter Art Exhibition at the Robert’s Center for Autism Research (2716 South Street) and will take place from 1 pm to 3:30 pm. At this exhibition, the AACOP will be showcasing different pieces of art made by neurodiverse artists.
On February 20, the Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SEPA SHRM) will hold a virtual meeting to discuss issues relating to neurodiversity in the workplace, with the end goal being to educate attendees on the prevalence of neurodiversity in the workplace in addition to how best to support neurodiverse employees […]
On February 27, the Eagles Autism Foundation will be holding the first of their five all abilities clinics – a drumline clinic for individuals between the ages of 6 and 21. This clinic will take place from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Lincoln Financial Field. Participants will be able to gain hands-on experience […]
On March 8, we will be hosting an event celebrating all that we have accomplished in the five years since we were founded. There will be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in addition to live entertainment, raffles, and a silent auction; all proceeds generated from the raffles and the silent auction will go towards helping us […]