Autism @ Work Employers

This article is a collection of innovative leaders who have been running autism-focused hiring initiatives for at least a year. As a collection of cross industry employers, they have been leading specific autism hiring initiatives, and have seen significant benefits …

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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CandidCareers: Inclusive Companies

In this video Lou Orslene of JAN teaches us how to locate progressive and diversity inclusive companies in our job search. Lou also gives us tips on how to tell if any company is inclusive. Watch here! https://www.candidcareer.com/video-disabilities++inclusive+companies,6cac1abc88917ca71e1e,Missouri

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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10 Interview Questions to Determine if a Company is as Inclusive as it Claims

The interview process is an opportunity not only for a company to get to know you, but for you to get to know the company–and there are a number of questions you can ask that will help shed light on …

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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The National Business & Disability Council (NBDC)

The National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center is an employer organization and comprehensive resource for disability best practices. Its corporate partners are predominantly Fortune 1000 companies and government employers committed to disability diversity. Continue reading here!

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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Work Without Limits

This is a network of employers, educational institutions, employment service providers, state and federal agencies, individuals with disabilities and their family members. Continue reading here! Work Without Limits

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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Disability Benefits 101

This article gives tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits. Continue reading here! https://www.db101.org/

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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ABLEnow

This article teaches you about ABLEnow which helps individuals with disabilities save money to pay for qualified expenses without being taxed on the earnings. Continue reading here! https://www.able-now.com/

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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Neurodiversity Hub Money Basics

NDH MoneyBasics is a module designed to help you through your world of money. We are all different; no single method fits us all. As such, this course provides you with materials that allow you to explore your own experience, …

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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Study International: How much do first-generation college students earn?

First generation college students are likely making less than their fellow college graduates whose parents attended college. There are many reasons for this wage gap which are explored further in this article. Continue reading here! https://www.studyinternational.com/news/first-generation-college-students-career-salary/

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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What to Become: 30 Memorable First Generation Student Statistics

This “What to Become” article shares some statistical information about first generation college students that may help guide financial literacy questions or concerns. Continue reading here! https://whattobecome.com/blog/first-generation-college-student-statistics/

By Kirstin Trouville
Kirstin Trouville Student Engagement and Social Media Graduate Fellow
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