Date and Time
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Location
Pacific Palms Resort
One Industry Hills Parkway
City of Industry, CA 91744
Fees/Admission
$60.00
$50.00 Early Bird if RSVP before April 11, 2024
Call Industry Business Council for Vegetarian dish @ 626-968-3737.
Contact Information
626-968-3737
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Description
The ROI Benefits of Hiring Autistic People in the Workplace
On Thursday, April 18, join the Industry Business Council at its Executive Luncheon featuring award-winning national speaker and best-selling author, Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D. on the topic of "The ROI Benefits of Hiring Autistic People in the Workplace".
Non-verbal at two and half years of age and diagnosed with autism at 4, Kerry has overcome countless obstacles to get to where he is today. In May of 2019, Kerry received his doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership from New Jersey City University to become Dr. Kerry Magro. He currently is CEO and Founder of KFM Making a Difference, a non-profit corporation focused on disability advocacy and housing.
Dr. Magro's enlightening presentation, "The ROI Benefits of Hiring Autistic People in the Workplace," will explore the invaluable contributions autistic individuals make to businesses. He will share personal insights into living with a disability, the importance of identity-first language, and the unique strengths and challenges faced by autistic adults. Learn practical strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace, enhancing team dynamics, and unlocking the full potential of neurodiverse talent. This session promises to not only broaden your understanding but also show you how embracing autism in the workplace can drive innovation and yield significant return on investment.
Dr. Magro is is currently an autism consultant to the HBO series Mrs. Fletcher and the latest season of Netflix’s Emmy-Award Winning Series Love on the Spectrum U.S. Dr. Magro has participated in over 1500 speaking engagements, including two TEDx Talks and a “Talks at Google” presentation. As CEO & President of KFM Making a Difference, a nonprofit organization spreading disability awareness, he has provided over 100 autistic students with college scholarships since 2011.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to diversity and inclusion. Register Today!
