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Autism at Work: Creating a More Equitable Hiring Process and Inclusive Workplace

As an organization that values neurodiversity and inclusion and is one of the largest employers of autistic adults in North America, we strive to be an example to all companies looking to employ this talented and often underrepresented population.

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Aspiritech AREA Summer Internship Program

Aspiritech is offering an academy program to expand our training and employment model for youth with autism. The academy allows autistic youth to develop their employability and leadership skills through virtual education and training with the goal to be hired to work remotely for Aspiritech or at other companies.

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Suicide awareness in the workplace can save lives

The Aspiritech leadership team has committed to each of us completing this certification and learning the right steps to take when suicidal ideation is expressed in the workplace — and in our lives.

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Aspiritech and Aon Demonstrate the Power of Autism at Work during Autism Acceptance Month

“By pairing Aspiritech employees with clients and projects that match their strengths and talents, Aspiritech is not only building a vibrant community – they are creating a world-class business model.”

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Why Accessibility Isn’t Complete Without Considering Neurodiversity

It is important to create digital spaces and content that are accessible with neurodiverse individuals in mind. There are many accessibility barriers that ND people face, but by having your site tested, you can identify the areas that need fixing and create a more inclusive online environment.

Aspiritech CEO shares leadership philosophies in BetterManager podcast

Aspiritech CEO Tara May joined the BetterManager podcast to discuss how to create an environment that fosters psychological safety and drives innovation.

Understanding and Managing Depression

Coping with stress and change is challenging for autistic adults and has been shown to contribute to the development of anxiety, OCD, or mood disorders, such as depression. In this article we’ll cover depression, its signs and how to manage symptoms.

Understanding and Managing Executive Functioning Challenges

Executive functions, the set of cognitive skills that allow people to do things like follow directions, control their emotions, focus, and/or attain their goals. In this article we’ll cover what that means for individuals, and how we can help work within these challenges to improve our workplace abilities.

The Importance of Self-Care

The routines and practices which help maintain or improve emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being can look different for everyone.

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Three Ways to Build a Neuroinclusive Workplace in 2024

Welcome to the future of inclusive workplaces in 2024! As businesses seek to build upon DEI initiatives, expanding to include neurodiversity will help build more inclusive workplaces. Every team is a neurodiverse team, meaning workforce development must be tailored for a neurotypical and neurodivergent audience.

Aspiritech in the Spotlight on WGN Morning News

CEO Tara May had the opportunity to chat with the hosts of Chicago’s WGN Weekend Morning News on January 13 to talk about the work that our tech company does to employ adults on the autism spectrum.

Little Friends Launch Their First-Ever Skill Development Program

The Illinois-based nonprofit’s new workplace training and soft skills program will empower its participants to succeed in their careers and beyond.

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Aspiritech’s Neuroinclusive Culture on the UWI Podcast

Nick Bruno, Aspiritech’s VP of People & Culture, recently sat down with Erica Birtles, Interim CEO of the Universal Workforce Institute (UWI), on an episode of its podcast, Let’s Talk Universal, to discuss how Aspiritech fosters this connection with employees in unique ways.

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Aspiritech Promotes Maxwell Huffman to Director of Operations

In his new role, Huffman will oversee operations across all of Aspiritech’s program lines, including software quality assurance, accessibility, and data services. He will focus on creating an integrated and efficient operational structure to facilitate the company’s continued growth and success.