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The Arc of Illinois and Aspiritech to Carry Forward IDD Navigator, a Free Directory of Disability Services in Illinois
Developed by Little City, IDD Navigator reached more than 10,000 users in its first year. Now The Arc of Illinois and Aspiritech are asking the IDD community to help shape the directory’s future — starting with a survey.

Aspiritech Welcomes Lowe’s Red Vest Volunteers to Prepare Evanston Headquarters for Renovation
Neurodiversity employer’s volunteer day kicks off a grant-funded renovation to create an accessible, neurodivergent-friendly work and learning space.

Join Aspiritech’s NDEAM 2026 Webinar Series on Disability Employment and Neuroinclusion
Explore disability employment, accessibility and neuroinclusion with Aspiritech’s four-part NDEAM 2026 webinar series for leaders.

Lowe’s Invests $150,000 in Aspiritech to Fulfill Bucket List Renovation
The Lowe’s Community Impact Grant will bring ‘big dream’ renovation to life, helping to strengthen neurodiversity community resources and bring welcome improvements to Aspiritech headquarters.

Aspiritech’s 2026 Gala Supports Neurodiversity Employment in Chicago and Beyond
Aspiritech’s 2026 Gala, “To Boldly Go: Limitless Possibilities,” brings Chicago’s neurodiversity community together for a night of food, wine and entertainment at City Winery. Tickets directly fund career pathways for autistic professionals.

How to Use the HHS Accessibility Deadline Extension Wisely
The HHS deadline extension gives healthcare organizations more time to meet Section 504 requirements, but the legal obligation hasn’t changed. Here’s how to use the extension wisely.

Aspiritech Named to Forbes Accessibility 200 List
Aspiritech has been named to the Forbes Accessibility 200 list, honoring the world’s top innovators in accessibility. Learn how our neurodivergent-led testing services are shaping a more inclusive world.

One Year in, and Just Getting Started: Celebrating Aspiritech Academy’s Registered Apprenticeship
More than 80% of autistic adults are unemployed or underemployed. Aspiritech Academy is building the pathway to change that, one cybersecurity apprentice at a time.

The DOJ Just Extended ADA Title II’s Web Accessibility Deadline. Here’s Why That’s Not a Reason to Wait.
The DOJ extended ADA Title II’s web accessibility deadline to April 2027. Here’s what public entities need to know, and why waiting is still the wrong move.

Plant the Seed This Autism Acceptance Month
Autism acceptance is a daily practice. This April, join our Plant the Seed campaign and help us build real opportunities for neurodivergent adults.

An Autistic Poet’s Response
“We are not a scapegoat to be used to further someone else’s ends / Those who do not wish us well should turn back while we all can still make amends.”

An Open Letter to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
We’d like Secretary Kennedy to meet 100 people who will help dispel the many misconceptions about autistic people that seem to be driving a false narrative.

Quality is the Game: A New Perspective on Consumer Trust
Rather than treating quality assurance as a mere checkbox reserved for the end of the development cycle—where only the bare minimum is required—QA should be embraced as an integral part of the process.

Autism Acceptance Still Matters in 2025
Now more than ever, we need to keep building a world where differences are embraced and celebrated.

From Words to Acceptance: A Special Autism Acceptance Month Event
Celebrate neurodivergent expression with Aspiritech and Dehkhoda Educational Foundation by attending Eitan Sacks’s poetry reading on April 6.