Georgia Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce

A must read for all our GANCC Members - and anyone else who works with neurodivergent high school students and adults. "Supporting Neurodivergent and Autistic People for Their Transition into Adulthood: Blueprints for Education, Training and Employment" You can order it here:https://lnkd.in/gp7mYB4H The author is Danny Combs, M.A., BCCS, CAS, a co-founder of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce. The GANCC founders consulted with him and the two additional #CNCC founders to help start the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. We are incredibly grateful for their support and foresight into the needs of neurodivergent adults.

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING BREAKFAST - MARCH 18th You're Busy. We get it! But the GANCC Professionals and Georgia Companies Networking Breakfast is one you do not want to miss. Please join the conversation on March 18th Meeting with Silvia Gil, M.S.Ed., President and Founder of Neuro Consulting Solutions Bridging the Gap between Talent and Job Opportunities: Three Key Strategies Everyone Should Know Silvia will explore three key aspects businesses can implement to foster an environment where all employees thrive. This discussion will provide professionals working with ND employees or clients strategies they can immediately use in their job and practice. *Registration for the Breakfast Event is Required: https://lnkd.in/eEREiNtx More about Silvia Gil, M.S.Ed and Neuro Consulting Solutions www.neuro-cs.com/about-us

ANYONE CAN JOIN! (You do not have to be a Georgia Resident to Be A Part of This Online Session). Have you event asked yourself how do I best support my adult neurodivergent young adult child? Do you wonder how much independence we should give them ... and in what timeframe? Join the conversation with Michel Bordeau, MA, LCSW who will lead our PARENT CONNECTIONS interactive monthly online event tomorrow night, Tuesday, March 11 at 7pm. Registration is required at?https://lnkd.in/eJrZEhsZ Key Takeaways from Our Collaborative Discussion: Defining Success on Individual Terms – Traditional milestones and societal expectations don’t always align with neurodivergent development. By shifting our perspective, we can celebrate progress based on personal strengths rather than external standards. Balancing Support and Independence – It’s natural to want to help, but true empowerment comes from knowing when to step back. Recognizing executive functioning differences as skill gaps rather than “laziness” helps parents provide the right kind of support without over-accommodating. Letting Go of Rigid Timelines – Growth happens at different paces and embracing a flexible approach allows for meaningful development. Focusing on long-term resilience instead of current expectations helps foster confidence and self-sufficiency in young adults. Register Here:?https://lnkd.in/eJrZEhsZ?

Calling On All Georgia Professionals and Georgia Companies You're Busy. We get it! But the GANCC Professionals and Georgia Companies Networking Breakfast is one you do not want to miss. As professionals and companies supporting the multi-faceted neurodivergent population, your days are packed. Finding time to connect with others in your field or work can seem challenging. With no centralized network dedicated to professionals serving or managing the neurodivergent population, how do you meet other professionals in your line of work? How do you find education, potential referrals, and job candidates? How do we join forces to find the optimum outcome for adults? That’s exactly what we are all about! The Georgia Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce Professional Networking Forum is your opportunity to build meaningful professional connections, grow your practice and business, while collaborating with like-minded experts, such as: Therapists Job Coaches Transition Specialists High School and College Career Placement Specialists Human Resource Staff / Staffing Managers Neurodivergent Adults who are Working Managers who Work with Neurodivergent Adults in their Company Join us as Jenny Rankin, LPC and Jacey Smith, MBA, lead a discussion on how the Chamber can: -Expand your professional network and referral opportunities? -Strengthen the community of professionals supporting neurodivergent individuals/groups?both in training, transition, and work. -Be a part of the conversation as we begin to collaborate to bridge the gap between the expanding neurodiverse population and businesses in Georgia? ? We will have a fun, short collaboration-building exercise and there will be plenty of time for open networking. A light breakfast and coffee will be available. ? We look forward to seeing you!?Registration is required. Sign Up here - https://lnkd.in/eEREiNtx

Calling All Young Adults with Disabilities Looking for a job? Want to connect with companies who value your contribution? Need to sharpen your interviewing skills? Does your resume need a final polishing? Then get signed up for an incredible free “Career Readiness Workshop & Employer Networking” event at Georgia Tech. Their goal is to equip young adults with job readiness skills and provide networking opportunities with employers. This is your chance to level up your job skills and make real connections with employers who value your talent. When: Thursday, March 6 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Georgia Tech, Scheller College of Business in Room 300 What will this event do for you? * Hands-on Job Readiness Workshop – Build your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and get career tips. * Employer Networking – Meet companies that are actively looking for diverse talent. Don’t miss this chance to boost your career and expand your network. Be sure to sign up through the QR Code below.

The GANCC is pleased to introduce Board Member, Cathi Arora, MPA, a pivotal leader and cornerstone of the organization. Her strategic vision and decisive leadership have been instrumental in both guiding the direction of the organization as well as in its very establishment. Cathi played a critical role in the foundational stages of building the organization, shaping its values, structure, and mission. In addition to her exceptional ability to define clear, actionable steps, her keen intellect, insightful perspective, and composed decision-making under pressure have been invaluable assets. Cathi’s unwavering commitment to the GANCC team and the mission is evident with her tireless dedication to advancing progress to drive more direct and sustainable pathways to employment for Georgia's neurodivergent adult population. As the GANCC organization moves forward, we are excited about fostering continued collaboration by engaging the broader neurodivergent Georgia community and stakeholders though our networking events and educational programs. Join us through our Professional and Advocate networking events in March. www.gancc.org/events. Everyone is welcome. #Leadership #Visionary #GANCC #BuildingTogether

Join Us for the GANCC First Professional Networking Breakfast March 18 Why Do Professionals and Businesses Need a Georgia Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce? With no centralized network in Georgia dedicated to professionals serving or managing the neurodivergent population, how do you meet others in your line of work? How do you find education, potential referrals, and job candidates? How do we join forces to find the optimum outcome for adults? ? That’s exactly what we are all about! The Georgia Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce Professional Networking Forum is your opportunity to build meaningful professional connections, grow your practice and business, while collaborating with like-minded experts, such as (but not limited to): Therapists Job Coaches Transition Specialists High School and College and Career Placement Specialists Human Resource Staff / Staffing Managers Neurodivergent Adults who are Working Managers who Work with Neurodivergent Adults in their Company Join us as Jenny Rankin, LPC and Jacey Smith, MBA, lead a discussion on how the Chamber can:? -Expand your professional network and referral opportunities? -Strengthen the community of professionals supporting neurodivergent individuals/groups?both in training, transition, and work. -Be a part of the conversation as we begin to collaborate to bridge the gap between the expanding neurodiverse population and businesses in Georgia? ? We will have a fun, short collaboration-building exercise and there will be plenty of time for open networking. A light breakfast and coffee will be available. Open To GANCC Members and Non-Members/General Public https://lnkd.in/eEREiNtx

Disability Inclusion does not mean lowering standards. It means giving very qualified people a chance. Talent, skill, and drive exist in EVERY community.

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NEURODIVERSITY AT WORK: We Need A Rebrand of The Brain! "We need a rebrand of the brain and fortunately, it’s begun thanks to the idea of Neurodiversity. The concept of Neurodiversity illustrates how much like biodiversity in nature, the wider the variation in our operating systems as humans, the better off we all are." - Dave Thompson https://lnkd.in/gZ9G5wxM