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Autism Works: Community Neurodiversity Training is a one-day, employer-focused event built for businesses that want practical, effective strategies to hire and retain dependable employees from an underutilized talent pool: neurodivergent adults.Event details:
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Bakery District, 70 S 7th St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Keynote Speaker: Danny Combs — founder of TACT in Colorado and a pioneer in building trade-based training pathways that help autistic adults prepare for and secure employment.
Business Track sessions include:
- Autism-Friendly Hiring and Interviewing
- Practical Resources for Hiring and Retaining Neurodivergent Staff
- Apprenticeships & Workforce-Aligned Approaches
- Bridging the Employment Gap Through Competitive, Integrated Employment
You’ll leave with actionable strategies you can implement immediately — and clearer pathways to connect with this talent pool.
The day concludes with mock interviews with neurodivergent attendees, giving your team real-world experience, insight, and practical perspective you can bring back to your hiring process.
Registration pricing:
- $79 early bird through March 10
- $99 through the registration deadline of April 20
Register today: https://spindlrivervalley.org/autism-works
And don’t miss the SpIndL Funky Festival evening party — a high-energy celebration bringing business leaders, community members, and advocates together for networking and fun.
If your organization is serious about strengthening its workforce while strengthening our community, this event is worth your time. For more information, contact info@spindlrivervalley.org