Good Friend, Inc.

08/01/2025

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.'𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁!

Looking to bring meaningful neurodiversity education to your workplace?

Inquiries and training requests for organizations and staff are 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱!

These are the 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗜𝗻𝗰., aligned with the resources listed under the 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 tab on our website. From award-winning documentary screenings to interactive, instructor-led sessions, these trainings foster 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 for neurodivergent talent in the workplace.

Best of all? They’re delivered by someone who knows the program inside and out 😉.

👉Click below to submit your inquiry and bring this transformative experience to your team! https://tinyurl.com/mpsuha7k

07/31/2025

📢 Organizational Update: Good Friend, Inc. Will Cease Operations July 2025

After 18 years of dedicated advocacy and education, Good Friend, Inc. will officially cease doing business at the end of July 2025. This decision comes after a thoughtful evaluation of our capacity and sustainability as a nonprofit, as well as a deep appreciation for the journey we’ve shared with our community since 2007.

💙We are proud to announce that both our School and Community Programs and our Neurodiversity at Work initiative will continue under new initiatives. These programs have been entrusted to organizations who share our vision and values — ensuring that the mission lives on.

We’re incredibly grateful to our partners, supporters, board members, and everyone who has joined us in championing neurodiversity, inclusion, and empathy. We look forward to sharing more about the future of our programs soon on our website.💫

Thank you for being a part of our story.

– Andi Bishop and Denise Schamens

03/27/2025

We love hearing from neurodivergent individuals who have completed our Neurodiversity at Work training! 💙 When employers take the time to learn, adapt, and include, everyone thrives!
✨Ready to make a difference? Let's talk! https://loom.ly/S421X7c
Link to learn more about Neurodiversity at Work can be found in the comments below. 🔗⬇️

03/25/2025

Creating inclusive hiring practices can open doors to incredible talent.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰:
✅ 𝘼𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙨 – Reduce stress by incorporating practical tasks, structured interviews, or allowing extra response time.
✅ 𝙁𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙨 – Shift the perspective from perceived weaknesses to the unique skills and talents neurodivergent individuals bring to the table.

𝗔 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. Let’s build hiring practices that work for everyone! ✨ Learn more about Neurodiversity at Work 🔗⬇️

03/21/2025

🌟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲🌟
At Good Friend, Inc., we’re creating communities where neurodiversity is understood, accepted, and celebrated—in schools, workplaces, and beyond! 💙

✨ Our programs include:
🏫 Good Friend Academy – Online training for schools
💼 Neurodiversity at Work – Employer training program
🎖️ Girl Scout Program – Online badge-earning opportunity
🤝 In-Person Programs – Custom courses available
Link to learn more can be found in the comments below. 🔗⬇️

03/20/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲? 🤔
Autism Acceptance Month is just around the corner. Before we take the opportunity to hyperfocus on autism as a neurotype, let’s take a minute during this Neurodiversity Celebration Week to better understand what neurodiversity is and why it should be celebrated!
🧠 Learn more here: https://loom.ly/Qcu4gf4

Autism Acceptance Month is just around the corner. Before we take the opportunity to hyperfocus on autism as a neurotype, let’s take a minute during this Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 13-19) to better understand what neurodiversity is and why it should be celebrated!

03/19/2025

🌟 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵! 🌟
Imagine a workplace where every mind is valued, every perspective is embraced, and inclusion drives innovation. That’s the future we’re building! Watch our Neurodiversity at Work employer training trailer and take the first step toward a more inclusive workplace!
🎥 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉: https://loom.ly/oUG4DSY

03/18/2025

💡How much do your colleagues know about ? 🧠
Many may not even be familiar with the term, yet we all interact with different types of brain wiring every day! From autism to ADHD, dyslexia, and beyond, neurodiversity is all around us.
⬇️ Check out this sampling of what’s outside of the “neuromajority”. just happens to be Good Friend, Inc.’s favorite neurotype! This resource is a great example of the many benefits of our programs.

✨Want to know more? Click here: https://loom.ly/OI90cyo

03/17/2025

🧠 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! ✨
Inclusion isn’t just about making space—it’s about changing the culture. At Good Friend, Inc., we believe that true belonging starts with understanding. That’s why we focus on educating the neuromajority, shifting perspectives to 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨, 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙙, 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙. 💙
📸 Swipe to see our mission in action!
Learn more about Good Friend, Inc. programs & events: https://loom.ly/aljwAnA

03/10/2025

💼 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 🤝
Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do! 💡 Our Neurodiversity at Work program helps businesses:

🧠 Understand Neurodiversity – Learn how different minds process and innovate.
🌍 Create an Inclusive Environment – Foster a culture where everyone thrives.
🏆 See Neurodiversity in Action – Be inspired by real success stories.
🚀 Implement Neurodiverse Initiatives – Take meaningful steps toward inclusion.

Link to learn more can be found in the comments below. 🔗⬇️

03/08/2025

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣'𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮
Today, we honor the incredible women who inspire, lead, and uplift others—especially those who champion Good Friend’s mission of awareness, acceptance, and empathy. Your dedication to inclusion and kindness makes the world a better place. ❤️
💬 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂? Tag them in the comments and share a message of appreciation!