Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people.
Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from people breaking workforce barriers and building real equity and inclusion.
#inclusion #equity #autism #actuallyautistic #disability #neurodivergent #ADHD
#awakenthepossible #breakingworkforcebarriers #training #work #stories #DEI #inclusion #diversity #job #jobs #jobreadiness
Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
Hospitality with Heart: Shepherd Hotels’ Inclusive Employment Model
Special guest Marnie Harris from Shepherd Hotels joins hosts Harry Lane and Erin Schirm from Meristem to explore how Shepherd Hotels is creating meaningful careers for individuals with developmental disabilities. Together, they discuss inclusive hiring practices, staff training and coaching strategies, and the impact of fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute their talents.
In this episode:
- How Shepherd Hotels builds a culture of belonging through inclusive employment
- Marnie shares real stories from the hospitality floor—successes, challenges, and lessons learned
- Harry and Erin connect the conversation to Meristem’s mission of preparing neurodiverse young adults for greater independence
- Insights into how businesses can lead the way in accessibility and workforce inclusion
…and more!
#inclusion #neurodiverse #hospitality #employment #meristem #shepherdhotels
Learn more about our work at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and tapautism.org
