www.nextforautism.org

NEXT For AUTISM addresses the needs of people with autism & their families by creating & supporting exceptional educational, clinical & vocational programs

NEXT for AUTISM transforms the national landscape of autism services by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative programs.

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In the Spring of 2021, we committed a 2 year pledge of $300K (April 2021 - February 2022) to support two new and  and innovative programs: 
* NEXT Gen Connect 
* NEXT for DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) 

From the Mailroom to the Boardroom: YOUR ROLE IN BUILDING A NEUROINCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

Join NEXT for AUTISM and the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation for a live panel discussion on neuroinclusive hiring and employment.

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Discussion begins at 10:00 AM
University of California, Los Angeles

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​​Removing Barriers to Empower a Neurodiverse Workforce

​In partnership with NEXT for Autism, the Bhatia Foundation is hosted a panel discussion to raise awareness about the ​importance of increasing career opportunities for neurodivergent adults. ​

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ABOUT NEXT FOR AUTISM PROGRAMS 

​THE INTENTION OF NEXT GEN CONNECT IS TO LEVERAGE THE GENERATION OF MILLENNIALS COMMITTED TO CHANGE THROUGH SUPPORTING THEIR ENGAGEMENT AS PEER MENTORS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WITH AUTISM ENTERING THE WORKFORCE. 

​DIVERSITY EFFORTS AND DIVERSITY MEASUREMENT TYPICALLY ADDRESSES JUST 2 CATEGORIES: RACE/ETHNICITY AND GENDER. DISABILITY IS THE LARGEST MINORITY GROUP, YET DISABILITY HAS BEEN LEFT OUT OF CORPORATE DEI EFFORTS. NEXT FOR AUTISM BELIEVES THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES NEED TO BE VALUED AND REPRESENTED IN CORPORATE AMERICA.