In this episode, Ferose VR, a highly accomplished and world-renowned thought leader, change-maker, and author shares his journey of how he found his calling to become an advocate for inclusion. He piloted the autism at work project at SAP which in 4 years evolved to become a Harvard case study and a worldwide phenomenon. He has authored several books including the bestseller, "Gifted: Inspiring Stories of People with Disabilities" which is now translated into 6 different languages. He shares his insights and wisdom for educators and society from his decade long immersion in the disability space and his own experience as a parent of an autistic child.
Check it out -
About Ferose VR - https://ferosevr.com/
Autism at Work Project- https://www.sap.com/about/careers/your-career/autism-at-work-program.html
India Inclusion Summit - https://indiainclusionsummit.com/
Thorkil Sonne- Founder of The Specialisterne Foundation- A not-for-profit foundation with the goal to generate meaningful employment for one million autistic/neurodivergent persons through social entrepreneurship, corporate sector engagement, and a global change in mindset
https://specialisterne.com/
Book- Gifted- Inspiring Stories of People with Disabilities - https://www.amazon.com/Gifted-Inspiring-Stories-People-Disabilities/dp/8184005458/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gifted+Ferose+VR&qid=1613254072&s=books&sr=1-1
From The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Facilitating Employment of Individuals With Developmental Disabilities: https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/WI/Facts/Workers%20with%20DD%20fact%20sheet.pdf
Occupational Therapy Services at the Workplace: Transitional Return-to-Work Programs: https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/WI/Facts/Transitional.pdf
