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A Breakthrough in the Employment of Those With Autism Into Good Paying Career Jobs: article featured in the US Autism Association Newsletter, November 16, 2018

A New Source for CNC Machinists: article by Ivan Rosenberg published in the October 2018 issue of the NTMA (National Tooling and Machining Association) Record.

A Unique Solution to Tackle the Shortage of CNC Machinists: blog published February 2019 by ToolingU-SME by Ivan Rosenberg and Mike Bastine.

Beyond Limitations: Growing Your Workforce Through Inclusive Programs for All Abilities By Tooling U-SME, July 03, 2024.  Summary of a webinar moderated by Toni Neary, featuring Peter Rathmann and Ivan Rosenberg.

Disabled Or Uniquely Abled?: By Ivan Rosenberg

Finding Our Unique Abilities: An Interview With Ivan Rosenberg: transcript of an interview of Ivan Rosenberg, Founder and President of The Uniquely Abled Project, published by Center for Behavioral Sciences, Inc.

Geared for Success: The UAP’s Career Inclusivity Initiative, by Stephanie Ramos, Outreach and Communications Coordinator, The Uniquely Abled Project, February 12, 2024

The Ten Critical Elements of a Successful Vocational Education Program: By Ivan Rosenberg, Founder and President, The Uniquely Abled Project

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A Unique Solution to Tackle the Shortage of CNC Machinists, a PowerPoint presentation by Mike Bastine (College of the Canyons) and Greg Surtman (Tooling U-SME)

Uniquely Abled Project Delivers Skilled Employees to Manufacturers By Gretchen Schultz, July 23, 2024

Audios

Championing neurodiverse talent in manufacturing, with Peter Rathmann of Allis Manufacturing, The Manufacturing Employer, May 28, 2024

Videos

Expanding the Talent Pipeline for Uniquely Abled Individuals, a presentation at The American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative Weekly Calls, March 4, 2024

The Future of CNC webinar, hosted by the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and The UAP, for the debut of the video “The Future of CNC”.  Hear from UAA graduates working in CNC, who explain the many advantages of hiring uniquely abled employees. Meet an employer who knows why hiring UAA graduates is a win-win business solution for everyone involved. (April 27, 2022)

“A Tangible Solution – Having problems finding MOTIVATED people for CNC operation or jobs that are highly repetitive?”: a presentation to the NTMA Rocky Mountain Chapter on January 19, 2022
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Employment for the Uniquely Abled: An Interview with Ivan Rosenberg by Hackie Reitman for “Exploring Different Brains”

Beyond Limitations: Growing Your Workforce Through Inclusive Programs for All Abilities, ToolingU hosting an insightful panel discussion featuring experts who are transforming the manufacturing industry’s workforce.