Generating employment for one million autistic/neurodivergent people through social entrepreneurship, corporate sector engagement and a global change in mindset
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Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
It’s easy to focus on “dis” and not “ability.” We can change that. Thanks @EmmanuelAcho, @jennylayfluffy and @ThorkilSonne @spfnd for helping us do better: accenture.com/us-en/about/co… #LetThereBeChange
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
On the occasion of the #AutismAwarenessDay, our French-language podcast speaks to the co-founders of @SpecialisterneF, an enterprise supporting people with #autism in their job search & educating recruiters.
👉🏼onuinfogeneve.podbean.com/
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
📻A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de la sensibilisation à l'#autisme, #ONUInfoGenève donne la parole aux 🎙 cofondatrices de @SpecialisterneF, une entreprise sociale internationale qui vise à l'inclusion professionnelle des personnes autistes
@spfnd
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Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
#COVID19 has exposed & exacerbated the discrimination of autistic persons globally, it is more important than ever for individuals & businesses to be part of the solution. Learn how your company can contribute to an inclusive labor market: thespecialistadvantage.com/
ALT #TheSpecialistAdvantage
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
For persons with autism, access to decent work on an equal basis requires creating an enabling environment, along with reasonable accommodation.
-- @antonioguterres Secretary-General @UN for the #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
So proud of our CEO Alan Kriss for being honoured by @globeandmail @globebusiness with a Report on Business Changemakers award, recognizing #leadership in transforming #hiring practices for a more inclusive and neurodiverse workforce. ca.specialisterne.com/specia…
#ROBChangemakers
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
Join us at the #ZeroCon21 this Thursday, February 11th 4:00-5:00PM CET, where we will host a session and a panel discussion about '#inclusion of a #neurodiverse #workforce' in collaboration with @IBM & #SpecialisterneES! Learn more & sign up: conference.zeroproject.org/z… #SDG8 #talent
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
As we observe International Day of People with Disabilities, here's how a pilot program changed lives and gave one candidate the "energy to live his life … to hang out with his friends again and go outside and do things.” go.td.com/33FapsN #IDPWD2020
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
#MustRead: @SAP’s Nick Rankin and @SpecialistsIRE’s Peter Brabazon discuss how working remotely can be a different experience for autistic people. siliconrepublic.com/people/w…
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
We had a special day yesterday! #autismatwork #dwp
@theresecoffey @james_toolan @dwppressoffice @UnLtd @CommunitiesNI @belfastcc
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Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
''The IT Carlow Workability Programme with Specialisterne Ireland saw 100% of our students securing an industry relevant placement in the first year'' - Judy Murphy, Careers Department at IT Carlow.
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
Lockdown is having a significant impact on neurodivergent employees. Here's how employers could help. ow.ly/F44d50zwgzo
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
Companies are continually looking for ways to improve the remote working experience for their staff amid COVID-19, but what about #neurodiverse talent? bit.ly/3bYtw2W Insights from @we_are_rosie @hiredifferent @LaurelRossiNYC @thewordbaker @creativeequals
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
Persons with #autism must have access to support systems required to stay in their homes and communities through the #COVID19 pandemic. bit.ly/3aFr4Oo
Let us show #solidarity and recognize the rights of persons with autism. #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
“The rights of persons with disabilities must not be infringed upon in the time of a pandemic” @UN @antonioguterres ow.ly/78OT50znWD4
Governments have a responsibility “to ensure that their response includes persons with autism” #AutismAcceptance #WAAD #AutismAwareness
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
A few weeks ago, Kimberly Schreiber gave a talk at Stanford on #Neurodiversity.
#WAAD #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodiverse #autism #autismatwork #neurodiversityatwork #autistic #neurodiverse #neurodiverseatwork youtu.be/MTA8C99AJVc
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
Specialisterne Ireland are continually delighted to work with @OpenappIreland a small health informatics company in Dublin who currently have two of our candidates working for them. Have a look at the below video to see the partnership between Open App and Specialisterne Ireland.
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
The Chartered Insurance Institute has partnered with @Aon_plc and @WTW_uk to develop a guide that outlines ways to develop a diverse and inclusive working environment for people who rate at the higher end of the Autism Spectrum.
Read more here > ow.ly/MVdO50z6bap
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
#DíaMundialdelAutismo - Thorkil Sonne es un emprendedor de Ashoka Dinamarca. Con su organización Specialist People Fundation @spfnd listerne demuestra que las personas autistas pueden prosperar en ciertos tipos de trabajo y ofrece la oportunidad de una vida activa y satisfactoria
Specialisterne Foundation retweeted
"We must ensure that a prolonged disruption caused by #COVID19 does not result in rollbacks of the rights of people with autism."
-- @antonioguterres on Thursday's #WorldAutismAwarenessDay. bit.ly/2yoznQ9
