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SUMMARY:Prom Dress Sale
DESCRIPTION:Shop gently used formalwear & support Hill Top’s E/T Program! Find the perfect low cost look while helping students gain job skills!
URL:https://neurodiversityemploymentnetwork.org/event/prom-dress-sale/
LOCATION:Hill Top Preparatory School\, 737 S Ithan Ave\, Bryn Mawr\, Pennsylvania\, 19010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Autism Forge 5 Day Workshop for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Autism Forge Launchpad LLC is here to start and support businesses run by or for people with neurodiversity. Our goal is to create jobs for neurodivergent people and make sure these businesses can support themselves financially. \n\n\n\nDo you have a passion for providing sustainable employment for the neurodiverse?  Do you have an initial business idea but you are unsure of how to make this idea a reality?  Do you own a business and wish to expand to include a neurodivergent friendly enterprise?  You may be a candidate for the Autism Forge ©  workshop.  \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nThe Autism Forge ©  workshop has been designed by Dr. Thomas V Edwards\, Jr. and Margaret Monaghan.  Tom is a successful business executive who did doctoral work in management near the conclusion of his business career. He now teaches engineering management at Temple University in Philadelphia.  Peg was a pioneer of the Autism@Work movement during her time at SAP and is now an employment advisor at the Drexel University Center for Autism and Neurodiversity in Philadelphia.  Peg and Tom developed the workshop by pooling their respective experiences and interviewing the founders of successful neurodiverse-friendly  businesses.  \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP FORMAT \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nThe Start-Up Essentials Program of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has facilitated the launch of many small businesses. The  Autism Forge ©  workshop is designed to  supplement the SBDC program.  The SBDC program is a terrific guide to the basics of starting a business. The  Autism Forge ©  workshop provides the additional insights required to start and grow a successful business that provides employment  opportunities to the neurodiverse. The  Autism Forge ©  workshop consists of five all-day workshops. \n\n\n\nWorkshop 1 – day 1a – March 1st\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n8 am – Welcome\n\n\n\n8:30 am to noon – The leadership and management of neurodiverse employees – Margaret Monaghan and Tom Edwards\n\n\n\nNoon to 1 pm – Lunch and guest speaker\n\n\n\n1 pm to 5 pm – Creative problem solving – Bobbi Block and Tom Edwards\n\n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nWorkshop 1b – day 2 – March 8th\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n8 am – Welcome\n\n\n\n8:30 to 11:30 – Round Robin brainstorming. Each team will have the opportunity to apply the creative problem solving approach of Workshop 1 – day 1 to fine tune their initial business idea – Tom Edwards\n\n\n\n11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Lunch and guest speaker\n\n\n\n12:30 pm to 2 pm – Complete Round Robin brainstorming.\n\n\n\n2 pm – 3:30 pm – Buying an existing business – Doug Fastuca\n\n\n\n3:30 pm to 5 pm – Legal forms of organization – John Buckley\n\n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nWorkshop 2 – one day only – March 15th\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n8 am – Welcome\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 9:30 am – Financial business models – Libby Felten or Cindy Bergvale\n\n\n\n9:30 to 10:00 – Teams take first cut at their financial business model\n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 – The reverse income statement – Tom Edwards\n\n\n\n11:00 am to 12 noon – Teams update their financial models\n\n\n\nNoon to 1:30 pm – Lunch and guest speaker\n\n\n\n1:30 pm – 2 pm – scale up to the breakeven point – Tom Edwards\n\n\n\n2 pm to 2:30 pm – Teams work initial breakeven plan\n\n\n\n2:30 pm to 3 pm – Teams THINK-PAIR-SHARE\n\n\n\n3 pm – 4 pm – Introduction to Crowdfunding\n\n\n\n4 pm to 5 pm – Teams work on initial crowdfunding plan\n\n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nWorkshop 3 – one day only – March 22nd\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n8 am – welcome\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 9:30 am – Introduction to employment law – John Buckley\n\n\n\n9:30 am to 12:30 pm – Round Robin brainstorming. Each team will have the opportunity to apply the creative problem solving approach of Workshop 1 – day 1 to think through how to modify their business operations to be friendly to neurodiverse employees.\n\n\n\n12:30 pm to 2 pm – Lunch and guest speaker – introduction to the Neurodiversity Employment Network\n\n\n\n2 pm to 3:30 pm – Continue Round Robin brainstorming\n\n\n\n3:30 to 5 pm – Introduction to business services – legal\, accounting\, equity crowdfunding\, franchising\n\n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nWorkshop 4 – one day only – April 7th\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nEach team will have the opportunity to pitch their business launch plan to their cohort peers and a panel of experts. Receive feedback and recommended additional actions to launch\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAPPLICATION \n\n\n\nApplicants must be a team of two. We will accept nine teams in this first cohort. Please write up a one page description of your idea. The one page description should focus on two things. First\, the value proposition to potential customers\, or why will people do business with you? This could range from superior IT services to delicious cupcakes!  And secondly\, what are your preliminary thoughts on how to deliver this value to customers. Any sustainable business is based on delivering value that customers are willing to pay for. A neurodiverse-friendly business delivers this value by empowering neurodiverse employees to make their contribution to the value proposition.  Also include resumes or a description of relevant experience of the two primary team members. Please note that while business-specific experience may be helpful it is not the only relevant experience for success in this endeavor.  Also indicate if you wish to be considered for scholarship assistance. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nPlease email the one-page description and resumes or experience descriptions to Tom Edwards at  tve@temple.edu.  Please include Autism Forge in the email title. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nAccepted teams will be notified one month prior to the start of the next scheduled workshop. \n\n\n\n​
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LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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SUMMARY:Connecting PA ABLE and Work Incentives for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Experts will explain the PA ABLE Savings Program and Pennsylvania’s Work Incentive Programs. \n\n\n\nThe PA ABLE Savings Program gives individuals with qualified disabilities a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits. \n\n\n\nWork Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)\, often referred to as benefits counseling\, is an essential service to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities who receive SSA benefits. This webinar will offer an overview of WIPA’s individualized work incentives planning\, which can assist individuals to make informed choices about work. \n\n\n\nIf you require accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please contact us at info@paable.gov.
URL:https://neurodiversityemploymentnetwork.org/event/connecting-pa-able-and-work-incentives-for-people-with-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:EPIC Culture\, Compliance\, and Compassion Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an exciting event focused on essential aspects of running a successful business. Learn about the importance of culture in your organization\, and the significance of compassion in the workplace. Presentation: How to Foster a Neuroinclusive and Positive Culture.
URL:https://neurodiversityemploymentnetwork.org/event/epic-culture-compliance-and-compassion-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Life Sciences PA\, 411 Swedeland Road\, King of Prussia\, Pennsylvania\, United States
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SUMMARY:Early Career Professional: Financial First Steps & Holistic Wellness
DESCRIPTION:This is an Early Career Professional Track Event:  \n\n\n\n\nFirst Steps to Financial Freedom Presentation \n\n\n\nMonthly Income & Expense Summary \n\n\n\nDefining Your Risk Tolerance Worksheet \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\nIn-Person at DCAP (Starting at 3:00 PM)\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM: Registration & Check-In\n\n\n\n3:25 PM: Physical Wellness & Nutrition Activity with Coaches Joe & Tyler\n\n\n\n3:55 PM: Break & Announcements \n\n\n\n\nVirtual & In-Person – Financial First Steps Presentation (Starting at 4:00 PM)\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM: Introduction by Laura & Cherie\n\n\n\n4:00 PM: Financial First Steps Presentation (Budgeting\, Banking\, Credit\, Emergency Savings\, Investing\, & Retirement Planning)\n\n\n\n5:00 PM: Event Closure\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for “First Steps to Financial Freedom and Holistic Wellness”\, a 90 minute session presented by NENPHL\, Prudential\, EmpowerU Fitness\, and Fitness Factory West Chester. \n\n\n\nRegistration: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nenphl/first-steps-to-financial-freedom-holistic-wellness \n\n\n\nDate & Time: Thursday\, March 27th\, 3:30 pm-5:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: HYBRID: West Chester University: DCAP  & Virtual  \n\n\n\nThis event will provide valuable insights into two essential areas of your career journey: physical wellness and financial empowerment. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n\n\n\nPhysical and Mental Wellness: EmpowerU Fitness and Fitness Factory will guide us through strategies to support your overall well-being as you transition through higher education or into your career.\n\n\n\nFinancial Wellness: Prudential will offer expert advice on managing finances\, including tips on paying down debt\, creating a budget\, understanding credit\, and saving for the future.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re just starting out in your career or transitioning into new professional opportunities\, this session will give you practical tools to build a strong foundation for both your health and your financial future. \n\n\n\nWhy should you attend? \n\n\n\n\nGain expert guidance on wellness strategies and financial planning.\n\n\n\nLearn how to take control of your finances from day one.\n\n\n\nConnect with peers and expand your network.\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage you to take this step toward investing in your personal and professional growth. Don’t miss out—register today to secure your spot! \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://neurodiversityemploymentnetwork.org/event/early-career-professional-financial-first-steps-holistic-wellness/
LOCATION:West Chester University-DCAP\, 20 Linden Street\, West Chester\, Pennsylvania\, 19382\, United States
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SUMMARY:HAWXPO
DESCRIPTION:HAWXPO 2025:HawXpo happens at Hill Top Preparatory School and features activities\, competitions\, speakers\, and exhibitors\, as well as all things gaming and pop culture! The event boasts fun and educational programming\, comics\, collectibles\, video games\, and so much more!  Visit the video gaming room\, enter the video game tournament\, drop by the RPG and Board Games Spots\, and attend one of the several educational sessions on topics like ‘how to make your own comic book.’ With fun food available and lots of opportunities for young and old to spend time with like-minded fans and gamers\, HawXpo will focus on encouraging social interaction for neurodiverse young people as Hill Top invites students from local schools and colleges to participate in the events throughout the day! You may even see a celebrity or two. There is so much happening at HawXpo!
URL:https://neurodiversityemploymentnetwork.org/event/hawxpo/
LOCATION:Hill Top Preparatory School\, 737 S Ithan Ave\, Bryn Mawr\, Pennsylvania\, 19010\, United States
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