Practical Strategies for Hiring and Workplace Support for Neurodivergent Employees
Autistic and neurodivergent people offer valuable strengths at work, but they keep facing challenges with hiring, staying in jobs, and building long-term careers. Awareness is increasing, but many organizations struggle to create truly inclusive workplaces.
Great Marketing Isn’t Enough to Make Your Organization a Business Leader. Are You Missing This Other Critical Element?
With the growing power of user-generated content, marketers are often overshadowed, and brands are having a tough time connecting to potential customers online. We have watched the digital environment shift from a space defined by creativity and novelty into one where many brands compete for a few seconds of attention. That pressure has pushed many […]
How to Build and Maintain Friendships as a Person with a Disability
Having a close group of friends who understand and support you can be a tremendous blessing in life. I know first-hand because I have had incredible friendships over the years that have changed my life for the better. As a person with a disability, it can sometimes be hard to make long-lasting friendships; however, if […]
Can Authentic Stories in the Media Redefine Disability and Drive Social Change?
Approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide, or 16 percent of the global population, experience significant disability, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In the United States, one in four adults, or over 70 million people, report having a disability. 3 Yet, despite these numbers, characters with disabilities remain widely underrepresented in the media .9 Recent […]
How to Succeed in College as a Student with a Disability
Attending college was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. It taught me to be a strong self-advocate who could express my needs to others. During this journey, I met incredible people who shaped who I am today. I attended Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia, from 2006 to 2010 and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Kylie’s Accessibility Adventures: Village Burger
Introduction A friend of mine invited me to try Village Burger, which just opened in Alpharetta. I love a good burger, so I am always excited to try a new place and see its accessibility. I was very impressed with both the food and how open and accessible the restaurant was. Finding the Place Village […]
The Civil Rights Act That Changed How We See Disability
Listen to this blog post: It was the summer of 2000 – a new millennium with new hopes and dreams. I was 12 years old when I had the rare opportunity to be a part of something big – bigger than me. Atlanta was one of 24 cities to participate in the Spirit of the […]
Working Effectively from Home is Not Rocket Science. Here’s How to Maximize Your Workhours
Listen to this blog post: When most people used to think about a workday, they’d think about getting up early, driving to an office, working eight hours, and coming home. But times have changed. For many people, this is not what a typical workday looks like anymore. More and more people are working from home […]
Kylie Tests Park Accessibility at Riverside and Hembree
Listen to this blog post: The birds are chirping, the grass is greener, and spring is in the air—what better time to check out how accessible our local parks are? This month I revisited two well-loved spots in Roswell I frequent often. I remember going to Hembree Park with my friends when I was younger. […]
It Is Never Too Early to Learn to Be a Self-Advocate
A simple, yet comprehensive self-advocacy guide for children with disabilities and their parents.