Educational Training Gallery
Neurodiversity 101
Presented by: Tiffany Feingold
This session covers the essentials of understanding neurodiversity, the importance of language, practical advice, and what your business needs to know regarding inclusive onboarding, hiring, and retention.
Lunchtime Lecture Series: Develop a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Presented by: Danny Combs
This session highlights the importance of creating inclusive workplaces that meet the needs of all employees by focusing on maximizing strengths, increasing satisfaction, and fostering a positive culture. It will cover strategies for leveraging skilled trades and educational transition services to enhance employment skills and ensure smooth career progression. Participants will gain practical insights to promote diversity, inclusivity, and equality, with actionable steps to improve workforce inclusivity.
Lunchtime Lecture Series: Employment First through the Lens of Neurodiversity
Presented by: Vikki Ortiz
This webinar introduced attendees to the Employment First movement and demonstrate the critical need to welcome people with disabilities into the workforce, including career seekers in the neurodiverse community. After discussing the power of having high expectations about the valuable contributions the neurodiverse community can offer the workforce, we will explore how to accommodate and support neurodiverse employees throughout their employment journey with your company.
Neurodiversity 101
Presented by: Tiffany Feingold
This session covers the essentials of understanding neurodiversity, the importance of language, practical advice, and what your business needs to know regarding inclusive onboarding, hiring, and retention.
Lunchtime Lecture Series: Develop a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Presented by: Danny Combs
This session highlights the importance of creating inclusive workplaces that meet the needs of all employees by focusing on maximizing strengths, increasing satisfaction, and fostering a positive culture. It will cover strategies for leveraging skilled trades and educational transition services to enhance employment skills and ensure smooth career progression. Participants will gain practical insights to promote diversity, inclusivity, and equality, with actionable steps to improve workforce inclusivity.
Lunchtime Lecture Series: Employment First through the Lens of Neurodiversity
Presented by: Vikki Ortiz
This webinar introduced attendees to the Employment First movement and demonstrate the critical need to welcome people with disabilities into the workforce, including career seekers in the neurodiverse community. After discussing the power of having high expectations about the valuable contributions the neurodiverse community can offer the workforce, we will explore how to accommodate and support neurodiverse employees throughout their employment journey with your company.
Establishing Safety and Support for Disclosures
Presented by: Dr. Shaundi Newbolt
Dr. Newbolt will provide attendees with the necessary tools and insights to understand the reasons behind neurodivergent self-disclosures, the associated risks, and the vital connection between disclosures and neurodiversity. Attendees can anticipate a thought-provoking session that will empower them to better support neurodistinct individuals in the workplace.
Lunchtime Lecture Series: Autism, Neurodiversity and the Transition from Campus to Employment: The Second “Service Cliff”
Presented by: Lee Burdette Williams, Executive Director, College Autism Network
This session will help members gain insight into what's happening on college campuses that may impact students transitioning into the workforce. We'll explore how colleges are supporting autistic students and the fields they're pursuing, providing valuable understanding for businesses looking to engage and support this growing talent pool.
Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce: Board & Committee Panel
Presented by: Board and Committee Panel
Ever wondered who makes up the CNDCC? Board Members, Committee Members, Founders? Wonder no more. This panel discussion will feature members of the Board, Workforce Committee, Policy Committee, and is designed to help you understand the organization, it’s purpose, and why we created and care about this Chamber so much.
Demystifying Employment Protections for Neurodivergent Employees and their Employers.
Presented by: Courtney Hutchison and Brycie Wasson
This crucial session featuring Courtney Hutchison, Market President and FAMLI expert with MJ Insurance, and Brycie Wasson, Total Absence Management Account Executive at The Partners Group and “Leave and ADA Architect Extraordinaire”!
Neurodiversity in the Arts
Presented by: Jagmeet Sangha and Ben VanHook
This presentation will cover evidence-based strategies from the science of behavior analysis that promote neuro-affirming learning. Participants will be guided to explore values, identify their strengths and build self advocacy skills for themselves as well as those with whom they work. These practices support the social acceptance of brain-based differences and foster inclusive environments that help all individuals flourish within their own talents.
Neurodiversity and High Education
Presented by: Adam Lalor
Join us for an educational presentation about ‘Neurodiversity & Higher Education’ at ‘The Daniels Fund’. Today’s topic will review helping neurodiverse students and employees navigate schooling and transition to employment.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Workplace Challenges that Individuals Face with a TBI Diagnosis
Presented by: Arielle Reindeau - Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation Supervisor, Craig Hospital, Dr. Eric Spier - Acquired Brain Injury Expert & Consultant, Craig Hospital, and Karen Rasavage - OTR/L, CBIST and Clinical Professional Development Coordinator, Craig Hospital
Our panelists will be discussing the impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and workplace challenges that individuals face with a TBI diagnosis.
Imposter Syndrome
Presented by: Sydney Jackson-Clockston
Join us for a conversation with the incredible Sydney Jackson Clockston. Sydney will be discussing her community impact, and talking about her book, “My Own Worst Enemy: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome”. Read more about Sydney and her impactful work.
Great Minds Are Not All The Same
Presented by: Temple Grandin
Dr. Grandin is a widely renowned prominent author and speaker on both autism and animal behavior. She is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She has been featured on NPR (National Public Radio) and a BBC Special – "The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow". She has also appeared on National TV shows such as Larry King Live, 20/20, Sixty Minutes, Fox and Friends, and she has a 2010 TED talk. Articles about Dr. Grandin have appeared in Time Magazine, New York Times, Discover Magazine, Forbes and USA Today. HBO made an Emmy Award winning movie about her life and she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Presented by: Tim Goldstein
Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age 54, Tim Goldstein is a global trainer for a major international tech company, a Neurodiverse Communications Specialist, an Emotional Speaking Vocal Coach, and a national board member of the Autism Society of America.
Global Disability Inclusion
Presented by: Meg O’Connell, CEO and Founder of Global Disability Inclusion
Meg works with Global 500 companies, foundations, universities, and non-profits to provide strategic direction, design and implementation of disability employment and inclusion programs. Over the past two decades, Meg has worked with some of the world’s most recognized brands to develop and implement talent strategies for domestic and international employers, including Arrow Electronics, Cummins, Lowe’s, Michaels, P&G, Sabre and Starbucks, just to name a few.
Neuroinclusivity in the Workplace
Presented by: Dave Thompson
Join us on Zoom from 12:00pm-1:00pm for an enlightening and engaging discussion with Dave Thompson of Potentia. Dave is a self-advocate with ADHD and Dyslexia, an educator, innovator, and advocate in the field of Neurodiversity Employment since 2010. As Director of Strategic Programs for Potentia, Dave supports companies in becoming more neuroinclusive through training on best practices, as well as recruiting and providing ongoing support to neurodistinct professionals. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Retaining Gifted and Twice Exceptional Leaders Through Gifted Specific Learning and Development Strategies
Presented by: Meghan Bonde
Discover how to select meaningful gifted learning strategies and apply them to meetings, trainings, and other learning opportunities to attract, retain, and empower high potential, exceptional employees.
Epilepsy and Neurodiversity
Presented by: Sarah Klein, CEO of Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming
There are 65,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming living with epilepsy which is often one of the more overlooked neurodivergences. Sarah will discuss epilepsy and neurodiversity, some of the challenges and opportunities that face those living with epilepsy in the workforce, and what businesses and individuals can do.
Starting Your Neurodiversity Program
Presented by: CNDCC Panel
Empower your organization with the requisite tools to establish and nurture a Neurodiversity program within your work place. Explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with Neurodiversity inclusion. This is intended to give guiding and practical information on creating a workplace environment where employers and employees can tap into the creative, talented, and innovative strengths of the Neurodiverse community. You will also hear how these tools benefit everyone in the workplace, not just those who are Neurodiverse!
Planning for Employment: Autistic Self Advocate
Presented by: Andrew Arboe, Advocate and Speaker
Andrew Arboe shares his thoughts and experiences on preparing for the job hunt for neurodistinct individuals. He discusses how to gain employment, the standards for interviews, and being ready for success. He also covers the Driving with Autism he created and all the lessons he learned from that process.