Hiring Autistic College Graduates in STEM: A Best-Practices Model

• By: Dr. James P. Lawler Pace University
• January 5th, 2026
• acceptance, advocacy, competitive employment, disability, inclusion, inclusive workplaces, mentoring and coaching, neurodiversity practices, pre-employment support, skills development, STEM, Winter 2026 Issue, workplace accommodations
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Businesses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can better employ autistic students. 85% of autistic college students after having graduated for 5 years are currently underemployed or unemployed in the industry (Advanced Autism Services, 2025). A model of best practices for...

Empathy through Film: Annual Disability Film Festival at Pace University Engages Non-Autistic Students

• By: Dr. James P. Lawler Pace University
• July 9th, 2025
• acceptance, advocacy, authentic representation, college, film media, higher education, neurodiversity, Summer 2025 Issue
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Colleges do not contribute enough education about autistics. Films about autistics can be effective, however, in impactful learning for non-autistic students. Pace University is doing this by engaging non-autistic students through an annual Celebration of People with Disabilities in Art, Films and...