Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work

Meristem's Transformative Autism Program
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Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work

Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people. Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from people breaking workforce barriers and building real equity and inclusion. #inclusion #equity #autism #actuallyautistic #disability #neurodivergent #ADHD#awakenthepossible #breakingworkforcebarriers #training #work #stories #DEI #inclusion #diversity #job #jobs #jobreadiness

  1. Supporting Neurodiverse Employees with Ventures ATL

    6月4日

    Supporting Neurodiverse Employees with Ventures ATL

    Send us a text Special guests Jacob and Jordan from Ventures ATL join Harry and Erin from Georgia to talk about how their non-profit is tackling the 80% unemployment rate of neurodiverse individuals.  Check out Ventures ATL on their website here. In this episode: The mission of Ventures ATLJacob and Jordan share how they got involved with Ventures ATL, and how their non-profit has evolved over the years.Harry and Erin discuss support strategies with Jacob and Jordan for neurodiverse employees.…and more! #workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

    54分
  2. D.O.R. 101 with Spencer Hoke

    5月21日

    D.O.R. 101 with Spencer Hoke

    Send us a text Dive into all things Department of Rehabilitation with Harry and Eric as they sit down with Spencer Hoke, Regional Business Specialist at D.O.R.'s Fair Oaks' office. In this episode: Spencer shares his personal story about growing up with a learning disability, and how that fueled his passion for helping individuals with disabilities get jobs.Harry and Eric ask Spencer about how someone starts getting signed up for D.O.R. services.Spencer shares success stories from his time at DOR, and how employers have responded to their inclusive hiring trainings....and more! #workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

    39分
  3. Life After Meristem: An Interview with Meristem Alum Brandon Mark

    5月7日

    Life After Meristem: An Interview with Meristem Alum Brandon Mark

    Send us a text Brandon is BACK and giving an update on his life since his last interview! He sits down with Harry and Erin to talk about his experience in the Disney College Program, moving away from California, and potentially graduating from Sac State soon. In this episode: An update on Brandon’s lifeHis experience in the Disney College Program and how the program showed him that he wanted to pursue a career in hospitalityHis potential graduation from Sac State this year…and more! #workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

    38分
  4. How to Champion Neurodiversity in the Workplace

    2月14日

    How to Champion Neurodiversity in the Workplace

    Send us a text Harry and Eric Steward, the director of Meristem’s Work Skills program and the Transformative Autism Program, sit down with Grant Harris, a published author and chief diversity executive. Grant talks about his experience with a late autism diagnosis, his journey with self-advocacy, and his journey with building his diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm.   In this episode: Lessons in self-advocacy from Grant and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplaceHow Grant’s late diagnosis helped him to understand himself betterGrant’s journey with being an entrepreneur and helping businesses navigate inclusion “from the boardroom to the mailroom”Tips for employers and employees in accommodations and self-advocacy in the workplace…and more! #workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

    49分
  5. The Intersection of Autism and Creativity with J.D. Barker

    1月22日

    The Intersection of Autism and Creativity with J.D. Barker

    Send us a text Harry and Erin sit down with New York Times best-selling author J.D. Barker about the intersection between autism and creativity – J.D.’s journey with a late autism diagnosis and how autism has contributed to his major success as an author.  In this episode: J.D. details his life before and after his diagnosis at the age of 22How autism helped J.D. realize his potential as an author, and how it actually equipped him for successWays that J.D. loves to give back to the autism community, and his toolkit for those who have autism to handle large scale social interactions…and more! #workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem Check out J.D.'s website for information on his latest book and links to follow him on social media! Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

    42分
  6. Goodwill & TAP: A Conversation with Ivon Perez about Breaking Workforce Barriers

    2024/12/19

    Goodwill & TAP: A Conversation with Ivon Perez about Breaking Workforce Barriers

    Send us a text In this episode, Harry & Erin interview Ivon Perez to talk about Goodwill's Expandability Program, how the Expandability Program works to break workforce barriers, and how Goodwill has benefitted from the TAP employer trainings. Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

    38分
  7. Let's Talk About Anxiety: A Conversation About Anxiety & Neurodiversity

    2024/11/12

    Let's Talk About Anxiety: A Conversation About Anxiety & Neurodiversity

    Send us a text Harry and Erin sit down and talk about anxiety – how anxiety impacts a neurodiverse mind, their own personal journeys with anxiety, and how employers can best support their neurodiverse employees through anxiety. In this episode: Anxiety and the neurodiverse mind, and how TAP approaches identifying anxiety triggers in with their job seekersHarry and Erin’s personal journeys with anxietyTips for employers in navigating potential anxiety triggers in neurodiverse employeesTAP and Meristem’s approach to job readiness and best strategies for preparing neurodiverse job seekers for jobs…and more! #workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

    44分

  8. 2024/10/29

    CCC & TAP: A Conversation About Workforce Development with CA Conservation Corps Director JP Patton

    Send us a text The director of the California Conservation Corps (CCC), JP Patton, joins us to talk about the mission of the CCC, and how they work to develop folks for the workforce, and their experience with the TAP trainings affected their workplace culture.   In this episode: How TAP got connected with CCCThe mission of CCC, and their model reflects the Meristem MethodHow Meristem and CCC help people in similar waysThe positive impact that the TAP employer trainings had on CCC’s workplace culture …and more! #workskills #neurodiverse #jobseekers #meristem Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org

    42分
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番組について

Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people. Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from people breaking workforce barriers and building real equity and inclusion. #inclusion #equity #autism #actuallyautistic #disability #neurodivergent #ADHD#awakenthepossible #breakingworkforcebarriers #training #work #stories #DEI #inclusion #diversity #job #jobs #jobreadiness

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    Meristem's Transformative Autism Program
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    23年 - 25年
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    © 2025 Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
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