Webinar
Good Jobs for All: A Person-Centered Approach to Building an Inclusive WorkplaceWebinar On-Demand
A Person-Centered Approach to Building an (Neuro)Inclusive Workplace is part of Specialisterne’s Employ Different Thinking Learning Series for employers.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the theme for 2024 is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” This event focuses on building a Person-Centered Approach to (neuro)Inclusive Workplaces.
This session highlights:
- Valuable insights from the neurodivergent community about what makes a good job
- How employers can build natural supports into their workplaces
- Provide details on how employers can add structured supports into their workplace
- Key takeaways for attendees to implement in their roles
Audience:
Employers & Community Partners
Meet our event panelists:
Megan Pilatzke (she/her)
Inclusion Specialist at Specialisterne Canada
Megan is a proud autistic woman and member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. As an Inclusion Specialist, she works with employers to facilitate neuro-inclusion in workplaces across Canada and the United States. Megan is a thought leader and public speaker who is dedicated to promoting acceptance, inclusion, and accessibility for autistic and neurodivergent individuals, particularly in employment and in healthcare. She does this through openly sharing her lived experience and professional insights. Megan is an academic researcher and author, having recently published her first peer-reviewed article on the employment experiences of autistic employees. She is also a board of director member with Autism Ontario.
Jenn Feldman (she/her)
Inclusion Consultant at Specialisterne USA
Jenn is a dedicated advocate – both for herself and for others – and has been learning from within the neurodiversity space for over a decade. With a background in Developmental and I/O Psychology and advanced study in Social Work and Social Policy, Jenn brings a passion and energy to the neurodiversity conversation. She believes finding commonalities is the only way to keep humanness in the workforce. As an Inclusion Consultant at Specialisterne, her core objective is to advocate for attention and commitment from businesses nationwide to create more accessible and inclusive workplaces for current employees and job seekers alike. She can’t wait to celebrate NDEAM with you!
Meggie Stewart (she/her)
Inclusion Consultant at Specialisterne Canada
Meggie is an Inclusion Consultant with Specialisterne Canada. She has worked in the autism and neurodivergent space for over 15 years with a focus on inclusive employment and accessibility. Meggie is a passionate advocate for inclusion and is committed to breaking down barriers and providing equitable opportunities and access for the neurodivergent population.