Business and Management
FCAI Program and Communications Coordinator Launches Non-Profit at the Intersection of Neurodiversity and Space Science: The Neuroverse Initiative
Oct. 2, 2024—We are thrilled to share that our Program and Communications manager, Jessica Schonhut-Stasik, launched her non-profit, The Neuroverse Initiative (TNI), last week. This unique initiative operates at the intersection of space science and neurodiversity, with a mission to support neurodivergent space scientists in training, research, and advocacy. The mission statement of the new non-profit reads:...
BNA Partnering with Hidden Disabilities’ Sunflower Program to Support Individuals with Invisible Disabilities
Jul. 13, 2024—🌻 Exciting News! 🌻 We’re thrilled that Nashville International Airport (BNA) is now part of the Sunflower Program, joining a worldwide movement to support individuals with “hidden disabilities.” BNA will offer discreet Sunflower lanyards to travelers with autism, neurodivergence, or other invisible disabilities. This subtle signal to airport staff indicates that the wearer may need...
NISE Fellow, FCAI Fellow, and Associate Director Author Paper on Recruiting and Retaining Autistic Talent in STEMM
Jun. 13, 2024—Check out the groundbreaking commentary “Recruiting and Retaining Autistic Talent in STEMM” by Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering Fellow Amber Crabtree, with collaboration from FCAI fellow AJ Hinton and FCAI Associate Director Dave Caudel. Published in iScience, the article addresses the high unemployment rates and challenges autistic adults face in science, technology, engineering, math, and...
FCAI, UCONN, & Alliance Bernstein Partner for Company Workshop to Design Neurodiversity Programs: Register Now!
May. 17, 2024—** Originally Posted 17th May, 2024 ** Workshop Details Are you keen on implementing a neurodiversity talent strategy at your company? The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (FCAI) is thrilled to announce an exclusive workshop taking place in September 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. This workshop, made possible by FCAI in collaboration with UConn’s Center for Neurodiversity...
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...
Deputy Director Tim Vogus Interviews with Owen School of Management; Discusses Managements Role in Neuroinclusion
Apr. 13, 2024—In this new article highlighting the importance of ND in the workplace, Owen School of Management interviews FCAI Deputy Director Tim Vogus, discussing a manager’s role in creating an inclusive environment. The article emphasizes the challenges that neurodivergent individuals face and the benefits that workplaces can experience by embracing ND. With a focus on education,...
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...
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...
FCAI Director and Floreo CEO Present at The Tennessee Enabling Technologies Summit
Nov. 10, 2023—On Thursday November 9th, Frist Center for Autism and Innovation Director, Keivan Stassun, and Floreo CEO Vijay Ravindran, presented at The Tennessee Enabling Technologies Summit, giving a presentation called Advancing Independence and Employment with Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence Technologies. Stassun and Ravindran spoke alongside others from the Tennessee tech sector to discuss various topics in...
FCAI Director, Visiting Fellow and Program Manager Speak at Neurowrx Conference
Oct. 30, 2023—Last week, FCAI Director Keivan Stassun, Program and Communications Manager Jessica Schonhut-Stasik, and Visiting Fellow Judy Reilly spoke at the 3rd International Gathering for Neurowrx, hosted by Aspiritech. Neurowrx is a global alliance of corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals working together to foster and inspire employment for people on the autism spectrum in science, technology, engineering, arts,...