Conferences

In just four days, the Neurotech Frontiers Summit, presented by the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University, will make its way to Nashville from October 10th to October 20th. This year’s theme, “Shaping the future of Assistive and Inclusive Technology,” brings together researchers,… Read More

We are so excited for on of our partner organizations in neurodiversity workforce growth, Mentra, to be hosting this unique summit! See below for their message! The workforce is changing. Will you be part of the movement? This May 29–30 in San Francisco, Mentra… Read More

We’re proud to partner with the Inspiration from Innovators Online Conference, happening Wednesday, April 30th! ✨ This one-of-a-kind online event will showcase best practices and actionable insights from expert organizations that are leading the way in creating neurodiverse-friendly workplaces. Why attend? ✅ Learn directly from trailblazing companies and non-profits ✅… Read More

Due to funding cuts to the National Science Foundation made after the executive orders in the last several weeks, FCAI has lost $7 million in expected federal grant funding, and along with it some of our cornerstone programs for national impact. The $7 million in funding had been rigorously reviewed… Read More

On May 10-11th, 2024, we are thrilled to announce that FCAI Program and Communications Manager Jessica Schonhut-Stasik will deliver multiple talks at the free, virtual SciAccess conference. Jessica, along with an array of incredible speakers at the intersection of disability and STEM, will provide three unique talks outlined below. Read More

Every year, the College Autism Network, supported by the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, hosts the annual College Autism Summit. We are now halfway to the 2024 College Autism Summit, which means it’s time for the Halfway to the Summit workshop!  Join us for two virtual… Read More

Our friends at the College Autism Network, which is supported by the Frist Center, have released an informational video allowing the public an inside view of the work of the network, the benefits, and the sensational yearly College Autism Summit. As the home of CAN, the Frist… Read More

On November 16th, FCAI Associate Director Dave Caudel and Program and Communications Manager Jessica Schonhut-Stasik spoke at the 2023 OCALICONLINE Autism and Disabilities Conference about the programs and opportunities available at the Frist Center. OCALICONLINE is run by OCALI who are “a model agency for inspiring change… Read More

FCAI Program and Communications Manager Jessica Schonhut-Stasik delivers a talk on Neurodiversity in STEM: How Great Supports Lead to Great Endeavors at the 2nd Annual International Forum on Research Excellence. On Saturday, 11th November, First Center for Autism and Innovation Program and Communications Manager Jessica Schonhut-Stasik… Read More

Exhibitors filled the Student Life Center ballroom with excitement and buzz. The College Autism Network returned this year to Vanderbilt University’s Student Life Center for the largest summit yet, the 7th College Autism Summit, with the theme ‘Finding a… Read More