Powerhouse Strong’s Autistic Women’s Panel

05/05/2020

Excellent interview with Haley Moss, Florida's 1st openly Autistic Attorney. We are so honored to have Haley as our Keynote Speaker at the Autistic Women's Panel later this year.

Here to talk to us about employment is Haley Moss, Florida's first openly autistic attorney who will later be our keynote on our all women's panel.   Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and made international headlines for becoming the first docu...

04/14/2020

Great interview with Ashley Dudley, one of the Panelists on the Autistic Women's Panel, about her experiences in being diagnosed with autism as an adult and whether or not the diagnosis has resulted in a difference in the way her employer has treated her.

While holding down a job is important for individuals who are on the spectrum, navigating the waters of employment can often be challenging.  Especially when you receive a diagnosis later in life while holding a job.   Here to talk about this issue with us...

04/02/2020

Although the “Rise Up, Speak Up, Power Up” Autistic Women’s Panel has been postponed, the Panelists will have the opportunity to be interviewed during a podcast to discuss the topics that they will be presenting later in the year. Some very interesting topics indeed.

03/19/2020

I am so honored to have Haley Moss as my Keynote Speaker at the “Rise Up, Speak Up, Power Up”Autistic Women’s Panel later this year.

It’s no secret is difficult for all of us, especially autistic people who thrive on routine and knowing what to expect. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard on me, too as I adjust to a “new normal.”

But I am here for all of us, and for you. Part of being involved in the community means holding space for everyone when things are difficult, and also being authentic by sharing when things are hard!

I was in Alaska earlier this month, and I am grateful for the adventure I had alongside the Alaska Autism Resource Center. Unfortunately, Alaska was my last travel adventure for a while.

CDC guidelines prohibit large gatherings, so events and conferences are cancelled or postponed. While I was looking forward to meeting many of you across the US in the next few months, whether it was in California, New York, or anywhere in between, public health and safety must always come first. Just because we won’t get to shake hands or hug or take selfies together, that by no means diminishes the importance of our community and the need for autism acceptance and disability inclusion, or means I won’t hold space for you - because I will, and am committed to doing so.

I will still be advocating and doing my best to be active here on social media, and keep advocating and creating from home. We are all affected by this pandemic, and the disability community will not be left behind!

Live from Florida - until we meet again in person, and until then, I will be sharing as much as I can while advocating and making my work online as accessible as humanly possible ❤️

Stay safe and healthy, everyone!

03/12/2020

I have been monitoring the situation and advice from the CDC and WHO, regarding COVID-19 and after careful deliberation Powerhouse Strong has decided to postpone its “Rise Up, Speak Up Power Up” Autistic Women’s Panel.

This was not an easy decision, but was made with the health and physical safety of the attendees, speakers, partners and others involved, in mind.

I am currently in the process of locking in a new date for this empowering event in either late August or early September. Please stay tuned.

03/05/2020

Powerhouse Strong is extremely honored to have this extraordinary young lady as its Keynote Speaker at the "Rise Up, Speak Up, Power Up" Autistic Women's Panel ‪on Saturday, March 28th.‬ The topic is on the Importance of Neurodiversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Haley Moss is the first openly autistic female Attorney to pass the Bar in Florida.

For an opportunity to meet this remarkable woman, register now for this empowering event.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistic-womens-panel-neurodiversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-tickets-83680634029

Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism at three years old. Doctors told her parents they would be lucky if she could hold a minimum-wage job. Today, she is the...

03/03/2020

We are just 3 weeks away from Powerhouse Strong's "Rise Up, Speak Up, Power Up" Autistic Women's Panel on Saturday, March 28th, 2020. The topic is "The Importance of Neurodiversity and Inclusion in the Workplace."

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistic-womens-panel-neurodiversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-tickets-83680634029

I would like to introduce one of our six Panelists, Ashley Dudley.

Ashley’s story is unique as she was diagnosed later in life as an adult with Aspergers Syndrome, a form of Autism. All of her life she knew something was “different”. She had hardly any friends, was placed in Special Education classes for the most part of her school life, and was bullied by her peers for being in the Special Ed classes. Fast forward, she has come to love and accept herself for who she is and has realized that this is how God chose to make and design her! She is now currently a successful Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, and soon to be Special Education Teacher.

02/24/2020

Registration is open for Powerhouse Strong's "Rise Up, Speak Up, Power Up" Autistic Women's Panel on Saturday, March 28th, 2020. The topic is "The Importance of Neurodiversity and Inclusion in the Workplace."

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistic-womens-panel-neurodiversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-tickets-83680634029

The Panel will consist of six women, who will each share their own journey on what employment has looked like for them and also explain why it’s important to include individuals who live on the autism spectrum or have similar neurodiversities.

Let me introduce you to one of the Panelists, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu. Morénike is an Autistic woman of color, educator, public speaker, parent of Autistic children, and advocate. She is involved in various social justice endeavors and is a contributing author of several publications focusing on inclusion, community engagement, HIV, neurodiversity, research, disability, intersectionality, and nontraditional leadership. Morénike, a full-time college faculty member in Texas and Co-Director of the Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network, has been an invited speaker at the UN and the White House. She is a co-editor of the first anthology of Autistic people of color, All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism.

02/09/2020

We are so truly thankful to Ileana Starwood, Founder of Gabriel Alliance, for being the key sponsor for Powerhouse Strong’s “Rise Up, Speak Up, Power Up” Autistic Women’s Panel on Saturday, March 28th.

Please click on the link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistic-womens-panel-neurodiversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-tickets-83680634029

Gabriel Alliance helps companies genuinely answer the question “Do we embrace neurodiversity as an integral component of our organization’s operational framework-our people, mission and values, our policies and procedures, and our supporting systems?” And, once critical benchmarks are established, integrity-focused neurodiversity initiatives are launched or reset to drive excellence and full organizational effectiveness.

02/05/2020

We are so grateful to have the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) as one of our sponsors for Powerhouse Strong’s “Rise Up, Speak Up, Power Up” Autistic Women’s Panel on Saturday, March 28th.

Please click on the link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistic-womens-panel-neurodiversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-tickets-83680634029

The mission of GCDD is to advance social change, public policy, and innovative practices that increase opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to thrive where they live, learn, work, play, and worship in Georgia’s communities.

02/01/2020

We are so grateful to have the Atlanta Autism Consortium (AAC) as one of our sponsors for Powerhouse Strong’s “Rise Up, Speak Up, Power Up” Autistic Women’s Panel on Saturday, March 28th.

Please click on the link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistic-womens-panel-neurodiversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-tickets-83680634029

The AAC brings the spectrum of perspectives and interests concerning autism together in a safe and constructive environment. They aim to foster better understanding and cultivate multifaceted collaborations among the wide variety of autism community stakeholders in the Greater Atlanta area, including researchers, clinicians, educators, advocates, families and individuals with autism.