MaxAbility: Autism - from the Mailroom to the Boardroom

Title: Autism - From The Mailroom To The BoardroomJoin us as Jonah Weinberg, Executive Director of Autism Society of Minnesota offers insight and practical knowledge to the following questions:
What is autism and how does it typically play out in the workplace?
How does autism differ from most developmental disabilities, and what advantages can it offer an employer?
Creating inclusive workplace environments that retain employees with autism, as well as parents of youth with autism?
How can employers Leverage workers with autism to meet diversity and inclusion targets?

Jonah Weinberg moved to Minnesota in 2013 to join the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) as executive director.  Established in 1971, AuSM is Minnesota’s oldest nonprofit focusing on all those touched by autism, across the entire lifespan. Each year, AuSM offers more than 200 educational opportunities for families and professionals, including its annual statewide Autism Conference, now in its second decade. 

Mr. Weinberg brings more than a quarter century of experience in the nonprofit and public sector, with an emphasis on disability and underserved communities. Prior to his arrival in Minnesota, he served as executive director for a pair of nonprofit organizations based in Cleveland, Ohio, which were focused on economic development and entrepreneurship in the NE Ohio Latino community.
 
Mr. Weinberg began his career as a bilingual teacher in Southern California, where he worked primarily with immigrant children with limited English proficiency. Later he went on to lead government and community relations for the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency for nearly a decade.
 
Mr. Weinberg holds a Master’s Degree in nonprofit management from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, as well as a bachelors degree and teaching credential from the University of San Diego.