Employment Series - Part 4 with Jonathan Laloz

<p>We couldn't have an employment series without welcoming back Jonathan Laloz, founder and CEO of Self Plus Plus (see Episode 9 for our first chat)!</p> <p>With 22 years of experience in the small business, corporate and government sectors, Jonathan combines this with his understanding and lived experience of neurodiversity to support autistic people from teens to adults gain meaningful employment (or to create their own).</p> <p>In today's episode we discuss: some common obstacles that prevent neurodiverse people from gaining employment; how this changes or amplifies for long term unemployed people; a range of benefits that come from hiring neurodiverse people; big (and small) changes we can make in the employment industry and more generally, in order to create more inclusivity and improve accessibility; and key information about Jonathan's upcoming Autism Employment Accelerator program, which you don't want to miss!</p> <p>Find out more or contact Jonathan and the team at Self Plus Plus to see how they can help you, right here: <a href="https://selfplus.plus/">https://selfplus.plus/</a></p> <p>You can also connect with Self Plus Plus on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/selfplusplus">Facebook </a>or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/selfplusplus/">LinkedIn</a>.</p> <p>.</p> <p>Join Sammy Anne (Map the Maze) and Patricia Falcetta (Social Living Solutions) as they discuss Nurturing Neurodiversity; all the ways we can create a truly inclusive society.</p> <p>Our passion lies in supporting whole families to navigate the challenges and revel in the joys of their neurodiverse children. A big part of this support entails advocating for changes within our systems and society, to ensure our children grow up knowing and loving who they are. No matter our ability, race, gender, sexuality, beliefs – we all deserve to be loved and appreciated.</p> <p>We aim to educate, connect and inspire. We do this by sharing with you our stories, experiences and relevant research, along with neurodiverse voices through interview