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This guest post is by Kelly Mutsch, owner of Eco Evie Apparel. Kelly is 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 about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to […]
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This guest post is by Tricia, Co-Owner of Ability Star Designs. Tricia is 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 about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to support our community. I
Custom Apparel Company Hires 5 People With Disabilities Read More »
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 with Notion, and brainstorming sarcastic comebacks for ableist remarks. People with disabilities are America’s largest
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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 With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about
Adults With Autism Find Employment Creating Gourmet Popcorn Read More »
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 about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to
Nonverbal Man With Autism Finds Meaningful Employment Making Fire Starters Read More »
This guest post is by Katie Holyfield & Taylor Matkins, Owners of Lucky Ones Coffee. Katie and Taylor 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 about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m
Small Coffee Shop Has Employed 17 People With Disabilities Read More »
This guest post is by Bethany Hacker, Operations Coordinator at Dirt Coffee Bar. Bethany is 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 about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to support our community.
Local Coffee Shop Has Employed Nearly 100 People With Disabilities Read More »
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 Steve, we can’t offer you the job. I know you’d be an expert at building
Autistic People Like Me Just Want A Chance To Succeed Read More »
“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 was about to give my very first TEDxTalk about ‘College & Autism.’ They were very
The Day I Got To Talk To Employees At Google About Growing Up With Autism Read More »
It can often feel challenging trying to find a relationship. When you add having difficulties with social interaction due to autism, it may seem impossible. I recently experienced this situation with one of my mentees while we were discussing National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. I asked my mentees to share five goals they have for in the next academic year
When My Mentee Said No Girl Would Ever Date Him Because He Has Autism Read More »
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
