Stigmas and bias often stifle employment for people on the autism spectrum. iHeart Radio’s Joron Bourque interviews PRIDE Industries Chief Growth Officer Leah Burdick to learn how and why businesses can include people with autism in the workforce.
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With all the enthusiasm about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, we need to call attention to one alarming statistic: of the 5 million adults with autism in the United States, 85 percent are unemployed. PRIDE Industries’ Darelyn Pazdel shares how to build and benefit from a neurodiverse workforce in a guest post for Staffing Industry Analysts.
San Diego County celebrated a class of interns graduating from Jay’s Program, an initiative that provides on-the-job training for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in partnership with PRIDE Industries, the San Diego Regional Center, and GT Independence. Congratulations graduates!
PRIDE Industries Darelyn Pazdel writes about how, as the growing interest in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion expands, meeting professionals can make meetings and events more inclusive for neurodiverse attendees, including those with autism.
Senior Executive Magazines “Autism Acceptance Guide” showcases Knee Deep Brewing Company and PRIDE Industries’ partnership to create employment for people with autism. Knee Deep’s popular Autism Awareness Month brew, is packaged by employees with autism. The article features many recommendations for building a neurodiverse-friendly workplace.
Fox 40’s Gary Gelfand visits Knee Deep Brewing Company in Auburn, California, to showcase its Hoppy Roger beer, brewed to raise awareness and funds for Autism Awareness Month. It’s packed and shipped by employees with autism from PRIDE Industries and features the employees on the label’s pirate ship.
