Unicorns Speak: Black Autistic Women and Non-Binary Work Experiences Discussion
When: Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/ISAWUNI
Presented by: Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW) and the Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky.
Event Webpage: https://isaw.hdiuk.org/2024/10/15/11-11-unicorns-speak-black-autistic-women-and-non-binary-work-experiences-discussion/
Description:
Employment is a major obstacle for autistic adults. Still, sending applications, getting past the interview stage, navigating accommodations, and trying to fit into “work culture” are hurdles that can be made extra difficult when you aren’t only marginalized by your disability, but your race and gender identity as well.
Join Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers as we speak to 4 autistic black women and non-binary people discussing their personal experiences existing as disabled, gender, and racial minorities in the workplace.
Our panelists include:
Alexis “Stix” Brown (She/Her): Kentuckiana Visual Artist.
Website:
https://www.alexisstixbrown.com/choose-your-sock-new
Instagram:
Jaz Brown (They/Them): Jaz Brown is an autistic disability rights activist, artist, and writer. Their work focuses on the intersection of disability, queerness, and race. When not engaged in advocacy work, they find solace in watching old movies at home with their husband and two cats.
You can find them @jazbrownwrites on social media.
Toni Cheeks (She/Her) is a licensed mental health therapist who helps neurodivergent females and nonbinary individuals identify their special strengths and manage challenges to improve their overall well-being.
Website:
Social Media:
Instagram and Facebook: @tnscounseling
Shalese Heard (She/Her): An online influencer teaching Autistic people to travel the world, self advocate, and build financial independence.
Find her at:
Threads:
https://www.threads.net/@neurodivergentmillionaire
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentmillionaire/
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@neurodivergentmillionaire
Published work:
English