Category: Interviews with Autistic Individuals in the Workplace
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Portraits of Strength – Matthew Ruhter
From Cartoons to Crops: Matthew Ruhter’s Unexpected Farming Adventure By Rebecca Rachel Moody Black Bear Farm sits on twenty-eight acres of land in Paonia, Colorado. Formerly known as Agape Farm and Retreat, the property once served as a bed and breakfast for visitors to the agricultural community sandwiched between Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs. During… Read more
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On Art, Slot Machines, and Justice for Autistic Employees: An Interview with Tessa McEvoy
With many working autistic adults facing unemployment or underemployment, I’ll admit that sometimes finding another autistic adult who is not only working but loves the work they do can be a little bit like finding a unicorn. Luckily, with a little help from Clain Udy, I didn’t have to look very far for my next… Read more
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Portraits of Strength on the Spectrum: Haldan
Haldan (who asked us to publish this article using his first name only) is an old friend of mine from my community college days. We met when I was in my early twenties, and this funny, intelligent gentleman was actually one of the first people to invite me to explore my own neurotype. Haldan was… Read more
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Portraits of Spectrum Strength – Jonathon Homack
CoorsTek is a company that manufactures technical ceramics for a variety of different industries from automative to aerospace technology to the medical field. These ceramics are crucial components in numerous applications due to their durability and resistance to high temperatures. They also retain their exceptional performance under high amounts of pressure. The company’s commitment to… Read more
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Portraits of Strength on the Spectrum – Sean Corbett
One of the most encouraging things for me as a neurodivergent person is talking to someone on the autism spectrum who serves in a position of leadership within their company. That’s why I was thrilled to speak to my old high school pal Sean Corbett, a wonderful human being who’s not only a team leader… Read more