What Can The Future Look Like For People With Autism? THE SAME AS YOURS.
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Today marks the start of Neurodiversity Pride Week.
Let's remind our community, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to embrace our neurodivergent differences!
#EmbraceNeurodiversity #NeurodiversityPride2026 #EveryBrainIsBeautiful
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When workplaces work better for autistic employees, they become clearer, more flexible, and more effective for everyone. And most of these inclusive actions cost $0 for employers to implement.
More supporting data @ NEXTforAUTISM.org/Survey
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay
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The application portal for the NEXT for AUTISM 2026/27 grants cycle closes in one week, on May 22, 2026. Be sure to get your applications completed.
Access portal @ NEXTforAUTISM.org/Grants.
#autismacceptancemonth #autismgrants #autismgrantfunding #autism #autismawareness
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Here's to all the mothers, aunts, sisters, grandmothers, and other women who care for and love us unconditionally. You're amazing! 💐
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It matters where you buy your coffee. ☕
Or where you purchase a gift for Mother's Day (hint, hint). 🌻
Support autistic-inclusive businesses. You'll find a list @ NEXTforAUTISM.org/Merit
#autism #autismacceptance #autismacceptancemonth #autismemployment
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Thank you to Cathy Bussewitz and @AP for this thoughtful and important piece on building more inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent individuals, featuring insights from NEXT's Abigayle Jayroe, MBA, our SVP of Strategic Operations.
Access the article @ bit.ly/3Q6jOoj
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Are your job descriptions and hiring practices neuroinclusive?
If not, you're missing out on a competitive, creative, and resourceful talent pool.
Access free resources to build a more inclusive workplace at NEXTforAUTISM.org/MERIT
#autismacceptancemonth #autismemployment
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Join the NEXT for AUTISM team for this informational webinar about the current grants cycle.
DATE: Wednesday, April 15
TIME: 2:00 PM EST
REGISTER: NEXTforAUTISM.org/GrantsWebi…
FAQs and application: NEXTforAUTISM.org/Grants
#autismacceptancemonth #autismgrants #autismgrantfunding
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ARTICLE: Creating Inclusive Recreational Spaces for #AutisticAdults: The Role of Parks, Community Centers, and Workplaces
Latest article by NEXT's Candace Weaver-Dowds, LMSW, Senior Manager of Strategic, in #AutismSpectrumNews.
Read now: bit.ly/3QuWaBN
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NEXT for AUTISM's CEO Gillian Leek and SVP Strategic Operations Abigayle Jayroe were happy to attend last week's Autism Science Foundation's Day of Learning. Working together is how we make change happen.
#whatsnextforautism #autisticadults #autismawareness
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Just because the words are combined, it doesn't mean the traits are. Think of it like oil and water, or two operating systems vying to work at capacity while competing against each other.
The contradictions are real, as are the people living with both disorders.
#audhd
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Learn more about the impact that the Institute for Educational Achievement's Adult Life Skills Program is having to help autistic adults reach their full potential.
Story at bit.ly/4rFce12
#nextforautism #autismgrant #autisticadults #whatsnextforautism
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It's Employee Appreciation Day!
We're thankful for the NEXT for AUTISM team and everyone who supports what's NEXT for autism.
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🧡 Let's highlight individuals' ability.
#worldinclusionday #inclusionday
#developmentaldisabilitiesmonth
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Communicating in a clear, direct, and consistent manner can help alleviate ambiguity and benefit everyone.
#directionalambiquity
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💌 Thank you to all the professional and family caregivers who change the world every day.
#nationalcaregiversday #caregivers #directsupportprofessional #dsp
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Will you be at "Innovating Pittsburgh: The Business Value of Neurodiversity" on March 4? Be sure to join NEXT for AUTISM's Abigayle Jayroe to discuss the value of building neuroinclusive workplaces.
#innovatingpittsburgh #neurodiversehiring #neuroinclusiveemployment
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Happy Valentine's Day. ❤️
May your day be filled with love and kindness.
#someoneyouknowlovessomonewithautism
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"NEXT is honored to invest in organizations that provide vital services that support autistic adults, the most underserved group in the autism community." Gillian Leek, CEO, NEXT for AUTISM
➡️ bit.ly/49IV7UW
#whatsnextforautism #autismgrants #autismservices #autismnews
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