Dr Temple Grandin Live Q&A Explores Workforce Skills Neurodiversity and Disability Advocacy

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A decade ago, I was a college student studying Dr. Temple Grandin’s work and watching her on my computer screen. Today, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a live Q&A with her and ask for her perspective on a topic I am passionate about: the specific skills job seekers need to achieve long-term success in the workforce. (I’m planning to post the video here soon so everyone can hear her take on this!) Dr. Grandin’s work remains a vital framework for disability advocacy as a whole. Her career is a testament to the importance of viewing all individuals with dignity and that compassion and respect should be at the center of how we treat every living being.Getting to engage with a pioneer who has shaped so much of my own professional trajectory was a career highlight I will never forget. Still processing the wisdom she shared and feeling more motivated than ever to apply these insights to my work.It was a huge reminder that the workforce is better when we stop trying to make everyone fit the same mold. I’d love to hear from the advocates and professionals in my network on the skills you’re prioritizing, and from the employers: what is a "win" your team has had by embracing neurodiverse skills and minds? 💭👏hashtag#TempleGrandin hashtag#DisabilityAdvocacy hashtag#Neurodiversity hashtag#TransitionSpecialist hashtag#Inclusion hashtag#SupportedEmployment

Communities

• Disability & Neurodiversity

Formats

• Fireside Chat & AMA
• Speaker Presentation
• Panels

Goals

• Grow