This guest blog was written by Mairi Hallman, an autistic student who is currently studying statistics at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. When she isn't studying or working as a summer intern at KFM, Mairi enjoys reading, experimenting [...]
This guest post is by Rachel Cheng from Popcorn for the People, a nonprofit providing meaningful employment for adults on the autism spectrum through the creation of gourmet popcorn. Rachel is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People [...]
This guest post is by Katherine and Daniel Toops, Owners of JT FireStarters. Katherine and Daniel are applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more [...]
This guest post is by Pat Miller, co-founder and co-owner of Beloved Bath. Pat started this company to help her son Justin who is on the autism spectrum have a place to work as he reached adulthood. Pat is applying [...]
My friend Chris Bonello, a fellow public speaker who is on the autism spectrum posted a great quote on his Facebook Page where he discusses an example situation of what the workforce has looked like for him. It said… “Sorry [...]
“It’s not about what a company can do for people with autism but what skilled people with autism can do for the company.” I first learned about Talks at Google several years ago. It was at the same time I [...]
Dear employers, Every month in October the United States Department of Labor host National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that looks to celebrate and educate about disability employment. I’m asking you today to consider supporting this cause, [...]
To disclose or not to disclose my autism to an employer has been one of the more challenging questions I’ve faced during my adult years. For many on the spectrum, it can be a daunting task due to society’s general [...]
Ford Motor Company is doing something AMAZING to include those with autism as part of their workforce! In a partnership with the Autism Alliance of Michigan, a new program called FordInclusiveWorks will look to hire people with autism in roles [...]
American Express is helping our community Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNSQgknsONw I was given the amazing opportunity to give a presentation to their special needs parent group on what autism is, [...]
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I started a nonprofit to educate on neurodiversity and help give students with autism scholarships to go to college.
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