Autism: The Foundation of Success

Autism: The Foundation of Success

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Spencer was working in a supermarket bagging groceries, now he is operating million dollar machinery producing merchandise for fortune 500 companies.

Greg was told he would never be able to work because of his disability, now he is celebrating 11 years at his job.

Spectrum Designs employee putting shirt on dryerKelli couldn’t find a job because she couldn’t maintain eye contact, now she is in charge of the social media for a multi-million dollar company.

These stories are a testament to the power of looking beyond labels to recognize individual talents and abilities. In a world where the unemployment rate for adults on the Autism Spectrum is a staggering 85%, according to the Department of Labor, the importance of seeing the true talents people possess has never been more critical.

Spectrum Designs is a custom merchandise company with a social mission, creating career opportunities for adults on the Autism Spectrum.

We offer services like screen printing, embroidery, heat transfers, direct-to-garment printing, graphic design, post-production fulfillment, and on-demand storefronts. If you can envision it, we can bring it to life with your logo on it.

Our success is not in spite of our neurodiverse team but because of them. With 60% of our 75-person team on the Autism Spectrum, we enable individuals of all skill sets and abilities to flourish. We are proud to have team members with disabilities at every level of our organization, from part-time roles to management positions.

 

Our latest initiative, the “Out of the Box” campaign, launched during Autism Acceptance Month, challenges the stereotypes that often overshadow the unique abilities of individuals on the Autism Spectrum.

Spectrum Designs employee working with shirtsThis campaign emerged from the diverse perspectives across our organization, sparked by the real-life experiences of one of our gifted neurodiverse team members, who starred in our newest television commercial. It’s a testament to the creativity and insights that diversity brings to our organization.

Through “Out of the Box,” we aim to reach new audiences, share our vision, and highlight the exceptional talents within the neurodiverse community. It’s more than a campaign; it’s a movement to showcase the potential and skills that neurodiversity brings to the workforce.

That’s why we are honored to be a member of TANGO, giving us a platform to spread our mission even further and work with like minded organizations who truly appreciate the many talents our team has to offer.

For TANGO members interested in working with us, we offer exclusive discounts, including 10% off their first order, artwork fees waived up to $50, and all setup fees waived.

For more information, reach out to us at , and let’s explore how we can make a difference together.

CONTACT OUR
TANGO PARTNER

Dylan Valic

Head of Marketing
Spectrum Designs Foundation

Phone: 516-767-7187 x3304
Email: dylan@spectrumdesigns.org
Website: www.spectrumenterprises.org
 

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