Partner News
Director of UCONN’s Center of Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation Interviewed on The Special Needs Voice Podcast
May. 7, 2024—Director of UCONN’s Center of Neurodiversity Employment and Innovation, Judy Reilly, was interviewed for the latest Special Needs Voices Podcast episode. This insightful conversation is just a click away, available on the Spotify app or at the following link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lOK54Jrh84b7rspoUrRQ4 In this episode, Judy speaks about her background and interest in the Neurodiversity field. She introduces her...
New Federal Edition of Neurodiversity@Work Playbook Released!
May. 6, 2024—We are so excited to hear that the Federal Edition of the Neurodiversity@Work playbook is now available. The play book is a collaborative effort by the Initiative for Neurodiversity and Employment, led by Dr. Hala Annabi, an associate professor at the University of Washington Information School and an advisory board member of the Frist Center...
FCAI Partner Jobs for Humanity Releases Impact Report; Work Supported by Associate Director Dave Caudel
Apr. 27, 2024—The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is proud to partner with Jobs for Humanity. This organization supports inclusive hiring practices for individuals from underrepresented groups, including those on the autism spectrum. Jobs for Humanity has recently unveiled an inspiring impact report showcasing their remarkable achievements over the past three years. The report highlights the...
FCAI Partner Autism Tennessee Launches EmployME Job Seeker Program to Support Autistic Job Seekers; Registration Open!
Apr. 25, 2024—The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is excited to promote the EmployME Job Seeker Program from AutismTN a FCAI partner, specifically designed to empower and support Autistic self-advocates in their journey towards meaningful employment. This program is strengths-based and celebrates neurodiversity, which is the cornerstone of FCAI’s work. We believe in embracing the unique perspectives...
FCAI Partner The Precisionists, Inc. Featured on News Channel 5 Nashville; Showcasing Success of TPI Employees.
Mar. 24, 2024—FCAI partner The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI) was recently featured on Nashville’s News Channel 5, showcasing the successes of TPI employees and discussing the company’s work. They also highlight TPI’s partnership with HCA, one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers, which partners with TPI and has been featured on our FCAI news feed previously. For this piece, News Channel 5 interviewed...
UConn INCLUDE Project Launches Summer Institute for STEM Faculty
Feb. 21, 2024—The UConn INCLUDE project is proud to announce its first Summer Institute for Neuroinclusive Teaching launch! This 1.5-day in-person workshop will prepare faculty across STEM disciplines to support and empower neurodiverse students in the classroom, sharing best practices and insights learned from the NSF INCLUDE project. Program Information Where: In-person at the UCONN Storrs Campus...
Potentia’s Dave Thompson Gives Neurodiversity Inspired TEDx Talk
Feb. 3, 2024—A big congratulations to FCAI Partner Potentia, and Dave Thompson for his recent TEDx talk! Dave’s talk discusses how we require a rebrand of the brain, and fortunately, it’s begun thanks to the idea of Neurodiversity. The concept of Neurodiversity illustrates how much like natural biodiversity, the wider the variation in our operating systems as...
CEO and Founder of TACT Authors Book to Support Neurodivergent Individuals in Transitions to Adulthood
Jan. 26, 2024—The FCAI team is so excited to share the news of a recent book release by the CEO and Founder of our partner company, TACT. Danny Comb’s new book “Supporting Neurodivergent and Autistic People for Their Transition into Adulthood: Blueprints for Education, Training, and Employment,” offers ideas and solutions to counter the currently steep unemployment...