AUTISM EMPLOYMENT: The Rewards of a Neuroinclusive Work Culture
An interactive, in-person panel discussion hosted by NEXT for AUTISM and the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
PANEL FOCUS
Discover how inclusive workplaces unlock the potential of neurodiverse talent. Expert panelists from a variety of industries will share strategies for fostering supportive cultures that empower employees with autism, ADHD, and other neurological differences. From flexible and sensory-friendly workspaces to ERGs and training programs, learn how to build environments where neurodivergent employees thrive... boosting innovation, morale and success for your entire team.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone interested in building or seeking neuroinclusive workplaces, including: business owners, ERG managers, HR managers, non-profits looking to network and leverage ideas and resources.
YOUR HOSTS
NEXT for AUTISM believes that everyone deserves to live a productive and fulfilling life. For many people, that means the opportunity to work. To help facilitate neuroinclusion in the workplace, NEXT, with support from the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation, promotes awareness, offers tools and resources, facilitates a bi-directional mentorship program, and hosts this annual in-person panel series.
Details and registration for the 2025 panel will be available shortly.
Below are links to the 2024 and 2023 panel discussions and access to NEXT's neuroinclusive resources for employees and employers. Email [email protected] with any questions. Thank you.
ABOUT THE HOSTS
NEXT has been transforming the national landscape of services for people with autism for 20 years. From founding the first charter school in New York to exclusively serve children with autism, and the establishment of a professional training center with Hunter College to the creation of the renowned Center for Autism and the Developing Brain with New York-Presbyterian, Columbia and Cornell, NEXT for AUTISM has always been at the forefront of building programs that enhance the lives of people with autism and their families. As we look ahead, we remain laser focused on ensuring a bright future for autistic adults because we believe that we all deserve to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
The Foundation is dedicated to making an impactful change around the world by funding innovative solutions and programs that enrich communities and serve the common good. The Foundation's grant making focuses on local, national, and international organizations that support medical & healthcare research, education, mental health, intellectual and physical diversities, human rights & social justice, women & girls empowerment, and emergency responses.
