Neurodiversity

Brewability Taps Into Music For All

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brewability, a Colorado brewery and pizzeria primarily staffed by adults with developmental disabilities, is dialing up the fun — and accessibility — with a new, vibrational dance floor. By collaborating with nonprofit Feel the Beat, an organization dedicated to creating sound accessible environments using vibrotactile technology for children who are deaf, hard of hearing and with disabilities, Brewability is now poised to deliver live music, as well as house tunes, to hearing and non-hearing patrons alike. Brewability, located at 3445 S. Broadway in Englewood, will host a series of dance-floor-opening events, featuring Ellie D & Soul Mix on July 21, The MDH Project Band on July 22 and The Chris Dismuke Band on July 23.

Key Points: 
  • "Live music and music in general is a huge part of what we do at the brewery," says founder and owner of Brewability, Tiffany Fixter.
  • When Brewability tested out the mobile version of Feel the Beat's dance floor in the spring, patrons lined up for the fun.
  • By transmitting sound vibrations through the bones, anyone who touches the dance floor can experience all aspects of music not just the bass.
  • "Families come into Brewability because they know we can take care of guests without making them feel different," says Fixter.

CentralReach Launches avail® 2.0, an Innovative Assistive Technology to Support the Autism and IDD Workforce – Providing a Renewed Hope for More Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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With an estimated 80% of adults with an IDD unemployed, avail 2.0 provides a renewed hope for more neurodiverse talent in the workforce and an opportunity for organizations to fill open job positions with a largely untapped talent pool.

Key Points: 
  • With an estimated 80% of adults with an IDD unemployed, avail 2.0 provides a renewed hope for more neurodiverse talent in the workforce and an opportunity for organizations to fill open job positions with a largely untapped talent pool.
  • We recognize the valuable impact that leveraging technology can bring to the autism and IDD community, said Lisa Marie Clinton Managing Director of avail by CentralReach.
  • to be part of the journey in reaching independence
    At CentralReach, we remain steadfast in our commitment to addressing the growing autism and IDD care gap with our impactful technology, said Chris Sullens, CEO of CentralReach.
  • Trusted by more than 125,000 professionals globally, CentralReach is committed to ongoing product advancement, market-leading industry expertise, world-class client satisfaction, and support of the autism and IDD community to propel autism and IDD care into a new era of excellence.

UNDERSTOOD.ORG STUDY REVEALS THAT PARENTS' MISCONCEPTIONS AND STIGMAS HINDER SUPPORT FOR NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Understood.org — a resource for the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia — today released a study about the misconceptions and stigmas that come with children's learning and thinking differences (LTDs), and how these factor into parents' support, or lack thereof. The Understood.org Neurodiversity and Stigma Study found that 90% of parents believe there are children with LTDs, yet more than half (55%) of those with neurodivergent children say they are afraid to tell others about their child's LTD because of the associated biases. Facing stigmas and biases alone can greatly affect children's mental health, as 69% of parents of kids with LTDs say that the stigma associated negatively impacts their child's mental health and well-being — but parents who get involved can be the reason a child thrives.

Key Points: 
  • 55% of parents with neurodivergent kids are afraid to tell others about their child's LTD because of stigma.
  • To combat the stigmas around LTDs and urge parents to support their children who face them, Understood.org today introduces its " Be the Reason" campaign .
  • Additionally, a #YouCanBeTheReason social media challenge, led by social media influencers The Holderness Family , also kicks off today on TikTok , Facebook , and Instagram .
  • For more information, to donate, or to become a partner, visit u.org/media and follow us on Twitter @UnderstoodOrg.

Advanced Group’s Victoria Hill Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ DE&I Influencers List

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Advanced Group, an industry-leading, diversified, professional staffing, consulting and outsourcing organization, is pleased to announce that Director of Diversity & Social Impact, Victoria Hill, has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the most influential people working in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) space within the staffing industry throughout the United States and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Advanced Group, an industry-leading, diversified, professional staffing, consulting and outsourcing organization, is pleased to announce that Director of Diversity & Social Impact, Victoria Hill, has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the most influential people working in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) space within the staffing industry throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Under Hills leadership, Advanced Groups Diversity & Inclusion Committee has grown to over 50 members and established three additional Employee Resources Groups focusing on People of Color, LGBTQ+ and Gender Parity.
  • Hill was also responsible for getting Conscious Inclusion training incorporated into Advanced Groups onboarding process.
  • Founded in 1988, our businesses include Advanced Clinical, Advanced Resources, Advanced RPO, and WunderLand Group.

SANS Institute Hosts Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity Summit on May 12

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute (SANS), the global leader in cybersecurity training and GIAC certifications, will be hosting the Neurodiversity (ND) in Cybersecurity Summit 2022 on Thursday, May 12, 2022. The free, online event will consist of several discussions and panels developed by and for neurodivergent cybersecurity professionals, as well as anyone who manages, reports to, works with, or supports ND colleagues and friends.

Key Points: 
  • Panels and Discussions on Working with, and as, Neurodiverse Employees
    BETHESDA, Md., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANS Institute (SANS), the global leader in cybersecurity training and GIAC certifications, will be hosting the Neurodiversity (ND) in Cybersecurity Summit 2022 on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
  • The ND in Cybersecurity Summit centers the conversation on the unique strengths, experiences, and challenges of these intelligent cybersecurity professionals.
  • Today, SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cybersecurity training and certification to professionals in government and commercial institutions world-wide.
  • SANS Security Awareness , a division of SANS, provides organizations with a complete and comprehensive security awareness solution, enabling them to manage their "human" cybersecurity risk easily and effectively.

Survey Offers New Insights for Neurodiverse Workplaces

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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SOLON, Ohio, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In one of the first surveys of its kind, design firm HOK and flooring manufacturer Tarkett asked neurodiverse individuals in the U.S., UK and Canada to share how their work environments could better cater to their jobs and personal needs. Genius Within, an organization dedicated to helping neuro-minorities maximize their potential, provided advisory services as the team built on in-depth research and insights by HOK and the commercial interiors color specification guide developed by Tarkett to help businesses design for inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • One in 7 people worldwide are estimated to have a neurodiverse condition such as ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia and Tourette's syndrome.
  • HOK and Tarkett's survey collected feedback from 202 neurodiverse individuals, with a focus on women and workers older than 30, two groups that have been largely underrepresented in other studies on neurodiversity.
  • The survey found several challenges these individuals face when it comes to workplaces.
  • Insights from the survey can help workplace designers and product manufacturers create spaces that are more supportive and inclusive for neurodiverse employees.

Free College Week Encourages Families to Explore Post-Secondary Paths

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Supporting families with their student's post-secondary search, Fusion Education Group's (FEG) Spring Virtual College Week includes a week of free programs that prepares teens for their individual journeys.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Supporting families with their student's post-secondary search, Fusion Education Group's (FEG) Spring Virtual College Week includes a week of free programs that prepares teens for their individual journeys.
  • "College Week helps families feel more certain about the post-secondary journey," said FEG's Lauren W. Haberwith.
  • "College Week helps families feel more certain and less overwhelmed by the post-secondary journey."
  • Earlier this year, ACT reported strong links between participating in college preparation activities and applying to college among the class of 2021.

Building Life Spaces for People with Diverse Abilities - nxplace Properties® Announces Launch

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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BALTIMORE, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of Autism Awareness month, nxplace Properties ( https://www.nxplaceproperties.com/ ) announced its launch today.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In celebration of Autism Awareness month, nxplace Properties ( https://www.nxplaceproperties.com/ ) announced its launch today.
  • As a full-service builder that designs, constructs, and delivers adaptive custom residences and adult day-service locations, nxplace Properties finds solutions for challenges to independent living.
  • "As a contractor that works with autistic adults and their families, nxplace Properties has attributes rarely found in other contractors," said Maria Suzette Fuster, Co-Founder and Managing Partner.
  • Founded in 2019, nxplace Properties designs, builds, and provides uniquely tailored and adaptive custom residential spaces and adult day services facilities.

Media Cause, the Nation's Top Marketing Agency for Nonprofits, Announces Significant Year-Over-Year Momentum

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Cause , the mission-driven marketing agency focused on helping nonprofit organizations grow and accelerate their missions, today announced superior year-over-year momentum between 2020 and 2021.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Cause , the mission-driven marketing agency focused on helping nonprofit organizations grow and accelerate their missions, today announced superior year-over-year momentum between 2020 and 2021.
  • The company more than doubled its staff this year and now has more than 60 employees to serve its rapidly expanding client base.
  • Continued high demand for the RiseUP Marketing Fellowship, a nine-month, fully paid marketing fellowship currently sponsored by Media Cause designed to increase access to career opportunities in the advertising and marketing industry.
  • Media Cause is a mission-driven marketing agency that helps nonprofit organizations grow and accelerate their impact.

LG ELECTRONICS ADVANCES COMMITMENT TO SOCIALLY IMPACTFUL STARTUP AND ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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The Proto Challenge was a preliminary competition set-up as a precursor to LG NOVA's large-scale global challenge competition, Mission for the Future.

Key Points: 
  • The Proto Challenge was a preliminary competition set-up as a precursor to LG NOVA's large-scale global challenge competition, Mission for the Future.
  • Building an application for product training with LG NOVA is iQ3Connect 'sfirst step to creating new applications and services for enterprises in the Metaverse.
  • LG NOVA, the North American Innovation Center for global innovation leader LG Electronics is a team focused on bringing innovation from the outside toLG.
  • LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 75,000.