Tech Kids Unlimited

We're so happy to be a part of Museum of the Moving Image's Marvels of Media: Game Lab Exhibition & The Adventure of Nature and the Senses! ???? ?? Check out the work of TKU members at MOMI from Mar 27 — Mar 29, 2025 ?? Featured Games: ?? Metal Place – Abdullah Kante ?? Fizzy Adventure – Alex Lundqvist ?? Awesome Game – Carter Lee ?? The Happy Hedgehog Wants a Big Wish – TKU’s Digital Agency (Alex, Milo, Carter, Sean, Maylene, Abdullah, and Dorien) ?? MUD & TKU Student Work XR/VR Gallery Explore a virtual reality exhibition created by students from MUD Foundation & Tech Kids Unlimited’s Digital Agency, showcasing digital media projects that redefine artistic expression through a neurodivergent perspective. ?? This exhibit is FREE to the public! ?? Museum of the Moving Image ?? Mar 27 — Mar 29, 2025 Come to play, explore, and celebrate the creativity of autistic artists and game designers! . . . . #MarvelsOfMedia #NeurodivergentCreativity #GameDesign #VirtualReality #TechKidsUnlimited

A recent ProPublica investigation reveals a troubling reality: thousands of civil rights complaints related to disability, gender, and race discrimination have gone unresolved for years. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is overwhelmed—what does that mean for students who need protection now? At Tech Kids Unlimited, we know that systemic change starts with awareness and advocacy. This article sheds light on the urgent need for stronger enforcement of student rights - especially those at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejYjkbCj ?? Have you or someone you know experienced barriers to getting the right educational support? We're interested in hearing your experience!

?? Looking for new ideas and partnerships to bring fresh energy to your NYC youth summer programs? In just under two weeks we will be hosting our annual Summer Resource Fair, an event designed to help youth program providers identify partners and gather contacts, resources, and ideas to enhance their summer program for NYC youth. This year, attendees can meet with representatives from nearly 50 cultural institutions, libraries, museums, and organizations to learn about their afterschool and summer offerings in STEM, the arts, history, literacy, and more!? ? ?? Tuesday, March 18? ?? 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM? ?? Baruch Vertical Campus (55 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10010-5585)? ??Link to register: https://lnkd.in/eV5kasS4? ? Curious who you’ll meet? Check out the list below! ?? American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey ?? Arts Horizons ?? Ballroom Basix ?? Behind the Book ?? BioBus ?? Brooklyn Robot Foundry ?? the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) ?? China Institute in America ?? City Growers ?? Day One ?? Diaspora Community Services ?? DCTV ?? East Harlem Tutorial Program ?? East Side House Settlement ?? Girls on the Run NYC ?? HEAF, Inc. ?? KoKo NYC ?? LEAP NYC ?? Lifting While Climbing ?? NAMI-NYC ?? National Summer Learning Association ?? New Amsterdam Fencing Academy ?? New York Cares ?? The New York Public Library ?? New York Road Runners ?? New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ?? Nexplore ?? OAAARS ?? One To World ?? Playground Opera ?? Pockets Change ?? Queens Public Library ?? Reel Works ?? Salvadori Center ?? Scholar Stem ?? SIFMA Foundation ?? Snapology ?? Spellbound Theatre ?? STEM From Dance ?? Steve's Camp at Horizon Farms ?? TADA! Youth Theater ?? Tech Kids Unlimited ?? The Girl Scouts of Greater New York ?? Hetrick-Martin Institute ?? THE TOY MUSEUM OF NY ?? Uptown Stories (see comments for their page!) ?? Urban Arts (see comments for their page!) ?? Youth Communication (see comments for their page!) ?? YWCA Brooklyn (see comments for their page!)

For nearly 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has shaped special education in the U.S. We have to wonder - as classrooms evolve, is this law keeping up? For example, are IEPs empowering students, or are they bogged down by bureaucracy? What changes could make IDEA work better for neurodivergent youth today? At Tech Kids Unlimited, we believe all students deserve an education system that recognizes their strengths, not just their challenges. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gxkfDtn7

Last week marked the conclusion of the 2024-2025?F.Y. Eye and WPP?Nonprofit Co-Lab, a cohort of WPP volunteers collaborating with NYC-based nonprofits and artists to create PSA campaigns. Over the past four months, I’ve had the privilege of working with Rebekah Pagis, Eryck Tait, Pujitha Kasipuram, and Sammie Jo Concilio to develop a PSA campaign for Tech Kids Unlimited(TKU), an educational nonprofit dedicated to using?technology, computer science thinking, and social-emotional learning to ignite unlimited futures for neurodiverse students. I want to thank our amazing TKU team: Laura Olivieri, Ellen Goldstein, Sofia Wheeler, and Bridget Eujin D. and our impact artist, Shristi Singh, for their unwavering support, passion, and collaboration throughout this journey. I am so proud of the PSA we created. I can't wait to see it come to life in April and spark positive change in the NYC community and beyond! I’m grateful for the opportunity to support initiatives that blend creativity with purpose and to be part of a project that empowers the next generation of innovators. ?? #NonprofitCollaboration #PSACampaign #Neurodiversity

David Solano’s journey as a basketball coach represents perseverance through the stigma of disability in sports. He experienced rejection 13 times, and finally, his team went undefeated and won a state title. Through Solano’s No Limit Hoops, he’s creating opportunities for young athletes who might otherwise be overlooked. His story is a reminder that leadership, skill, and determination are what truly matter—not assumptions about ability. How can we create more opportunities for disabled leaders in sports and beyond? ?? Read more about David’s journey: https://lnkd.in/eeBKwVjC

?? Celebrating Neurodiverse Musicians Berklee College of Music’s Music Inclusion Ensemble is led by world-class violinist Adrian Anantawan. This group brings together disabled and non-disabled musicians to play together. Anantawan’s perspective is one we need more of in the arts: “Disability provides a unique lens for us to see the world…not as a deficit, but as an asset.” How can we support more musicians, artists, and creatives with disabilities? ?? Listen to the full NPR story: https://lnkd.in/eqMe4K2A

?? Free Resource for Parents & Educators! At Tech Kids Unlimited, we believe in sharing knowledge that empowers our community. That’s why we’re excited to highlight our Parent Talk series, a collection of monthly free virtual sessions covering essential topics for supporting neurodiverse youth. Here's our January Session: ?? Assistive Technologies for Accessible Learning with Mark Surabian ?? Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e_XE9UWP Mark shares insights on how assistive technology can support learners with disabilities. With expertise from ATHelp.org and ATTrain.org, he provides practical tools and strategies for parents, educators, and professionals. ?? Know someone who would be a great speaker for a future Parent Talk? We’re always looking to share resources with families, educators, and advocates. If you or someone you know would like to present, reach out! ?? Explore our upcoming Parent Talks: https://lnkd.in/eSRpxXww Thank you Mark Surabian for sharing your expertise with us and Sofia Wheeler for facilitating! #AssistiveTech #AccessibleLearning #ParentTalkSeries #TechKidsUnlimited #Neurodiversity #SpecialEducation #InclusiveEducation #FreeResources

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Big news! We’re so excited to share that we’ve received a grant from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs FY2025 Cultural Development Fund! ?? Art and culture are what make NYC, well… NYC! ?? We’re so proud to be part of a community of 1,078 organizations receiving funding to keep creativity, accessibility, and innovation alive. Huge thanks to the NYC Mayor’s Office and City Council for making this the largest-ever city investment in the program—over $59 million! With this support, we can continue bringing impactful programs to our community, making tech more accessible for neurodiverse youth. Stay tuned for more updates on what’s next! ?? Read more about this year’s CDF awards at nyc.gov/culture. #NYCulture #TechForGood #CreativeTech #Neurodiversity