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Aspiritech’s New Director of Workforce Development Builds Pathways to Possibility

“When targeted training is woven into someone with unique abilities, it is there that you will find extraordinary talent.”

Stepping Up & Out Program Builds Confidence and Community

SUO is dedicated to building social connection, affirming autistic voices, and creating a safe space to step up and step out.

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Celebrating Value and Talent for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025

As we honor the contributions of people with disabilities this October, we’re reminded that true inclusion requires sustained effort, thoughtful policy, and intentional cultural change.

Aspiritech Acquires TEKFIRM, Expanding into Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services

With this acquisition, Aspiritech continues its trajectory as a trusted partner for organizations that require cutting-edge technical solutions and are committed to inclusive employment.

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Sorting Fact from Fiction in Autism News

Progress around our understanding of this completely human condition happens when recognition, support, and inclusion are permitted to flourish.

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Creative Autism

Many people with autism love not just creating art—but also discussing it, examining it, and analyzing it.

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The Top 5 Things Businesses Need to Know About Digital Accessibility Right Now

ADA deadlines are coming. Discover what you might be missing in your approach to digital accessibility, plus how WCAG/508 audits boost SEO and customer trust.

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Celebrate 18 Years of Impact at Our 2025 Shine the Light Gala

Join us at 6:00 PM on October 18 for an unforgettable evening of allyship and brilliance.

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Building Accessible Workplaces: What the 2025 Disability Index Report Tells Us About Inclusion and Innovation

This year’s Index shows a strong baseline of inclusive practices across participating companies, but there’s more work to be done.

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Planning with Purpose: How Abacum Supports Aspiritech’s Mission

See how Abacum’s accessible financial planning tools help Aspiritech scale its mission and empower autistic talent.

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Illuminating What’s Possible: Reflecting on Aspiritech’s 2025 Shine the Light Gala

The 2025 Shine the Light Gala made one thing clear: When a community unites around the power of neurodivergent talent, real change becomes possible.

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6 Reasons Why Business Leaders (Mistakenly) Hesitate to Invest in QA

Addressing the real reasons companies question outsourced software testing services—and leave their ROI on the table.

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All Brains Are Brilliant: Takeaways from Tara May’s TEDxWilmette Talk

Tara’s TEDx talk invites audiences to see potential where others perceive only limitations.

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Why CMMC Compliance Matters for Manufacturers: Protecting the Supply Chain and Securing Your Future

CMMC compliance helps organizations move beyond reactive cybersecurity measures toward a proactive, layered defense strategy that protects sensitive information and keeps operations running smoothly and uninterrupted.

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Cultivating Potential by Growing Opportunity Together

Every new skill learned, job created, and project completed helps change perceptions of what neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace can look like.

Brighter Futures for Autistic Adults