Help Autistic Workers Excel!

Many of you are already aware that I received a diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome this past year. What you may not realize is that less than 20% of us diagnosed with the condition are currently employed. This is awful, particularly when you consider that many more of us are not only competent, but develop expert-level skills in our areas of interest. Moreover many of us want to work, yet remain unemployed due to social challenges associated with the condition.

As you've probably guessed, a primary area of interest for me is software. :) I'm now in the planning stages of a new software company designed from the ground up to provide autistic adults with a positive work environment where we can excel! This company will also serve as a model for future companies.

What we need right now is a name.

You can help.

Please answer the poll at the link below, and forward it on to your friends and relatives.

Company Name Poll

Thank you!

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Comments
friedmarc's Gravatar I can really appreciate what you are doing, thank you. I am a developer and while I am not autistic, I have young son who is. I think what you are doing is a step in the right direction. many people under the "Autism Umbrella" have an incredible ability to focus with much intensity on detail oriented work such as programming for instance. It would be a shame if any talented individual did not have an opportunity to excel. Best of luck in your endeavor.
# Posted By friedmarc | 2/28/09 10:23 PM
friedmarc's Gravatar By the way I did take the survey and suggested Spectrum Software International (SSI). Thought it sounded snappy while it appealed to your company's sensibility.
# Posted By friedmarc | 2/28/09 10:26 PM
ike's Gravatar Thanks friedmarc. :) I added "Spectrum Software" to the list. There are a couple of other factors that may also influence the name choice, beyond simple likability, although it's an important point. And I think you made a good suggestion. :)
# Posted By ike | 2/28/09 10:42 PM
Andrew Scott's Gravatar Asperger syndrome is also very close to my heart too, and can be seen and very well misunderstood by people who are considered your peers.

Can I also state that the suggested name listed above is also a fairly good name. Kudos to that suggestion.
# Posted By Andrew Scott | 3/1/09 1:10 AM
ike's Gravatar Thanks Andrew. :)
# Posted By ike | 3/2/09 2:54 AM
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