Neurodiversity

H&R Block Unveils a Sensory Room for Associates at its Corporate Headquarters in Honor of Autism Awareness Month

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 20, 2023
University, Lighting, United States National Library of Medicine, Block, Learning, Community organizing, Culture, Disability, Caesars Entertainment, Neurodiversity, H&R Block, Human, Brain, Attention, Research, Creativity, Employment, National library, COLORS, United Black Association for Development, Elevate, Growth, Empathy, Mental health, Caregiver

And this significant moment, sponsored by the Neurodiversity at Block Belonging group, occurred during Autism Awareness Month.

Key Points: 
  • And this significant moment, sponsored by the Neurodiversity at Block Belonging group, occurred during Autism Awareness Month.
  • The carefully curated sensory room at H&R Block includes a calming sound machine, a tranquil environment, bean bags, sensory fidgets, and dim lighting.
  • H&R Block’s sensory room idea originated from three associates with neurodivergent children who also founded the Neurodiversity at Block Belonging group.
  • While the room was created by the neurodiversity Belonging group, it will serve all Block associates.

Alludo Survey: Neurodivergent Workers Significantly Enrich Companies’ Capacity for Innovation, Problem-Solving, Yet Remain Overlooked by Employers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Workforce, Autism spectrum, Alludo, Communication, ADHD, Work, Neurodiversity, Creativity, Thought, Organization, VPS, SVP, Corporate title, Management, Dyslexia

Up to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent .

Key Points: 
  • Up to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent .
  • “In supported environments, neurodivergent individuals thrive and offer a wealth of strengths and abilities that allow them to make exciting discoveries and challenge the status quo.
  • Data reveals that neurodiverse workers can add exceptional value to a business through:
    However, the traditional workplace continues to function for the neurotypical majority, alienating and further stigmatizing neurodiverse talent.
  • When different age groups were asked if they have quit or would consider quitting, younger employees were most likely to look for jobs elsewhere:

CAI Neurodiverse Solutions and The Ohio Society of CPAs Extend Neurodiversity Hiring to Accounting Industry Leaders to Refuel Talent Pipelines

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 8, 2022
CAI, Bloomberg L.P., CPAS, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, Ohio Society of New York, Partnership, Bloomberg, Autism, Workplace, Freedom, Social responsibility, British Medical Bulletin, Developmental coordination disorder, Data analysis, Organization, MBA, CGMA, Professional, CPA, Creative industries, Management

OSCPA will introduce CAI Neurodiverse Solutions, CAI’s end-to-end neurodiversity employment program, to its members and affiliates to augment staffing deficits with neurodivergent candidates.

Key Points: 
  • OSCPA will introduce CAI Neurodiverse Solutions, CAI’s end-to-end neurodiversity employment program, to its members and affiliates to augment staffing deficits with neurodivergent candidates.
  • Employers searching for new ways to find qualified talent are discovering the value and competitive advantage neurodiversity brings to the workplace.
  • OSCPA will use CAI Neurodiverse Solutions to regenerate their own talent pipeline, educate its members about the program’s benefits, and offer CAI’s services to interested organizations.
  • Neurodivergent individuals have valuable skills that are in demand in the accounting profession,” said Tiffany Crosby, CPA, CGMA, MBA, Chief Learning Officer for The Ohio Society of CPAs.

Sponsors of the Future and Orangetheory® Fitness to Host "Caring for the Caregivers"

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 18, 2022
Yugoslavia–European Communities relations, Movement, Science, SOF, Environment, Neurodiversity, EPOC, Workforce, Caregiver, Education, Private, Orangetheory Fitness, Disability, 2020 Birthday Honours, Burn, Unemployment, Public relations

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sponsors of the Future (SoF), a non-profit organization that creates programming for the neurodivergent communities, and a Science-Backed group workout organization Orangetheory will be hosting the first "Caring for the Caregivers" fundraising workout class on Dec. 3 at the East Greenwich Orangetheory location in R.I. This event will help create life-skill educational programs for the local RI-based neurodivergent community. SoF is dedicated to working with communities and businesses to create a more significant impact and participate in a widespread movement to educate the world about building emotional connections with neurodivergent communities.

Key Points: 
  • "We are hopeful we can create strong programs for our kids in R.I. with everyone's support."
  • Orangetheory is committed to encouraging, facilitating, and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • The first hour of this event will focus on the fitness course, and the last half hour will focus on giveaways that SoF and its sponsors provide.
  • Sponsors of the Future (SoF) is a non-profit organization that creates programming to empower neurodivergent children and teens to live independent lives.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Strengthens Commitment to Expand Disability Representation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Women, Other Philanthropy, Seniors, Department Stores, Other Retail, General Health, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Health, Consumer, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), People with Disabilities, Retail, Other Professional Services, Business, Human Resources, Finance, Convenience Store, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Health, Other Consumer, Workplace, Color, Health, DJSI, Leadership, Dow Jones, Social isolation, Responsibility, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Partnership, Nasdaq, TWG, Disability, Center, WBA, Boot, Face, NITW, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Patient, Neurodiversity, Woman, Pharmacy, Center for American Progress, American, Health insurance, Risk management, Management, Pharmaceutical industry, Hospital, Walgreens

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced it is strengthening its commitment to increasing the representation of people with disabilities at all levels across the companys U.S. segments and redesigning its annual bonus plan in the U.S. to include a disability representation metric to drive this commitment.

Key Points: 
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced it is strengthening its commitment to increasing the representation of people with disabilities at all levels across the companys U.S. segments and redesigning its annual bonus plan in the U.S. to include a disability representation metric to drive this commitment.
  • The company will be the first in the S&P 500 to include disability representation as a separate, standalone metric within a disclosed incentive plan.
  • We are very proud of our pioneering leadership in disability inclusion, said Holly May, executive vice president and global chief human resources officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities.

SHL Launches Purple Tuesday Initiative in the U.S. to Improve Experiences for Disabled Customers and Employees

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Research, People with Disabilities, Human Resources, Consulting, Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Consumer, Other Science, Science, Cloud, Awareness, Fortune Global 500, Value, Growth, Fortune, Population, Culture, Deafness, Leadership, Partnership, FTSE, Organization, Movement, Neurodiversity, Research, Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, SHL, Student, Disability, St. Cloud State University, Workforce, Interstate Highway System, Decision-making, Technology, Purple, American Sign Language, ST, Accreditation, Solution, DEI, Science, Creative industries, Management, Public relations, Facebook, Paisley Park Records

Purple Tuesday , the global initiative to recognize and improve the experiences of disabled customers year-round, is taking place in the U.S. for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • Purple Tuesday , the global initiative to recognize and improve the experiences of disabled customers year-round, is taking place in the U.S. for the first time.
  • "SHL has a long history of commitment to disability inclusion, as Valuable 500 members, headline partners with Purple and Disability Confident employer accreditation ," said Lucy Adler, SHL inclusion director.
  • We are excited to help U.S. organizations become more inclusive for their employees, job candidates, and customers with disabilities."
  • As part of Purple Tuesday, organizations are asked to pledge ways they will improve the customer experience for the disabled community.

UNDERSTOOD.ORG LAUNCHES WUNDER, A NEW COMMUNITY APP TO SUPPORT PARENTS OF KIDS WITH LEARNING AND THINKING DIFFERENCES

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
App store, IOS, Neurodiversity, Child, Morehouse School of Medicine, Learning, Psychiatry, Hospital, Robot App Store, Organization, Life, Massachusetts General Hospital, ADHD, Mental health, Emotion, Thought, Reading, Understanding, Dyslexia, Family, Topic-based authoring, Caregiver, Parent, Multimedia, Loneliness, Toy, Medicine, Online shopping, Wunder

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Understood.org — the resource for the 70 million people in the United States with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia — today announces the public launch of Wunder by Understood®: a free, first-of-its-kind community app designed for parents raising kids with learning and thinking differences. Wunder is a safe place for parents to connect with each other, engage with experts, and find resources to help them feel more supported and confident as they navigate learning and thinking differences with their children.

Key Points: 
  • Wunder by Understood is a free community app designed for parents raising kids with learning and thinking differences.
  • For many parents of neurodivergent children, it can be difficult to find resources and start conversations with their child, family, teachers, and community about learning and thinking differences.
  • Access to experts:Wunder community members can seek advice from specialists in fields related to learning and thinking differences, mental health, and more.
  • While it can be hard for parents to talk openly about their kids' challenges, Wunder is a safe space designed specifically for parents of kids with learning and thinking differences.

Firefly Autism Earns Certified Neurodiversity Workplace™ Designation to Promote a More Inclusive Work Environment

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
ADHD, Autism, Cognitive disorder, Global Standards Collaboration, Developmental coordination disorder, Firefly, CAC, CEO, Mental health, International Board, Field, Applied behavior analysis, Workplace, Learning, Organization, Continuing education, Certification, Education, ABA, Program, CNW, Behavior, Awareness, Neurodiversity, Thought, Dyslexia, Solution, Lists of diseases, Medicine, Management, Residential care

DENVER, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Firefly Autism has earned the Certified Neurodiversity Workplace™(CNW) designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The program is designed to help leaders and teams better hire, retain, and work effectively with neurodivergent workers, including those with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

Key Points: 
  • Firefly Autism has earned the Certified Neurodiversity Workplace(CNW) designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
  • DENVER, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Firefly Autism has earned the Certified Neurodiversity Workplace(CNW) designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
  • Each organization listed on the site has met Certified Autism Center (CAC) or Certified Neurodiversity Workplace (CNW) requirements.
  • Firefly Autism is dedicated to celebrating the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum through learning, support, and solutions.

Uplight Named to Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Other Energy, Technology, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Energy, Software, People, Environment, Neurodiversity, Education, Innovation, Twitter, Culture, Erg, LGBTQ, Climate change, Intelligence Operation Center, Fast Company, Organization, Technology, Creativity, Parent, Accenture, LinkedIn, Employee resource group, Advanced technology, 100 Best Workplaces in Europe, Engineering, PRISM, Operation, Woman, Renewable energy, Management

Uplight , the technology partner of energy providers transitioning to the clean energy ecosystem, today announced it has been named to Fast Companys fourth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list , which honors organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.

Key Points: 
  • Uplight , the technology partner of energy providers transitioning to the clean energy ecosystem, today announced it has been named to Fast Companys fourth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list , which honors organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.
  • Were proud to be named to this list, and will continue to work with our utility partners to drive the change the energy industry needs.
  • This years list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators recognizes organizations that have demonstrated a deep commitment to cultivating creativity across the board, says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company.
  • Fast Companys Best Workplaces for Innovators issue (September 2022) is available online now, and the print issue will be on newsstands beginning August 16, 2022.

Travelers Earns Top Score on Disability Equality Index®

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 25, 2022
Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Finance, Banking, People, Association, Environment, The Travelers Companies, TRV, Disability, Administered prices, NYSE, Culture, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Dow Jones Industrial Average, University, American Association, Persons With Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, Organization, Employment, GoBeyond Student Travel, Workplace, Â, Neurodiversity, Traveler, Award, DEI, American Association of People with Disabilities, Insurance, Health insurance

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ) today announced that for the fifth consecutive year, it has earned a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and maintained its distinction as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ) today announced that for the fifth consecutive year, it has earned a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and maintained its distinction as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
  • Administered by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, the DEI is considered to be the worlds most comprehensive benchmarking tool for measuring disability workplace inclusion.
  • The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto , home and business .
  • A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has approximately 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $35 billion in 2021.