Hear how the Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities has partnered with the HPCC Systems community to provide young people with autism both the technology and professional skills needed to compete in today’s workplace. Mentoring and hands-on coding through ECL workshops have positively impacted students, opening doors to new opportunities for both students and employers.

1. 2019 HPCC
Systems®
Community Day
Challenge Yourself –
Challenge the Status Quo
Darius Murray
Florida Atlantic University
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Beyond the Spectrum –
Creating an Environment of Diversity
and Empowerment with HPCC
Systems

2. Who am I?
• iRISE2 Mentoring Program Coordinator at FAU
Center of Autism and Related Disabilities
• Mentor
• Community DisabilityAdvocate
• CertifiedVocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• 3D Printing Enthusiast
• New Father 2019
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3. Florida Atlantic University Center forAutism and Related Disabilities
(CARD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Autism
• Asperger’s Syndrome
• PDD-NOS
• Rett’s Syndrome
• Dual Sensory Impairment
• Hearing orVision Impaired with other disabling condition
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Mission:
The FAUCenter for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) provides expert consulting,
training and support, at no charge, for people with autism and related disabilities, their
families and the professionals serving them.

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iRISE2: Interest and Relationships Impacting Social
Engagement and Employment
Mission: To help youth diagnosed with autism
reach their full potential for vocational and
personal development, while enriching their
social-cognitive capacity through interest-based
mentoring.

5. iRISE2 Mentoring at FAU CARD
• We provide disability mentoring consultation and
support to community programs
• We train community mentors and disability
advocates
• Host school based STEM Mentoring Programs
• Annual iRISE2 Disability Mentoring Day (October
19th)
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6. FAU CARD iRISE2 and LexisNexis Risk Solutions ECL Code
Camp
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7. Young people with autism gain tech skill — and more — at ECL Code Camp in Boca
Palm Beach Post 2018
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8. “The only way our young adults are going to thrive, and reach their full potential, is by
having opportunities to learn from those in the field that they are interested as a
career. While teachers can provide the academic knowledge, having the opportunity
to meet and speak with individuals in the workplace, can provide the social interaction
that is just as valuable.”
FAU CARD Parent
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9. iRISE2 and LexisNexis Risk Solutions
iRISE2 Disability Mentoring Day at LexisNexis Risk Solutions 2018
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Providing several young adults
exposure to LexisNexis Risk Solutions:
• Mock Job Interviewing
• Resume Support
• Job Shadowing with LexisNexis
Risk Solutions Employees
• Data CenterTour

10. iRISE2 and LexisNexis Risk Solutions
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions 2-Day ECL Code Camp 2019
• Provide youth adults with the opportunity to learn directly
about the workplace environment
• Provides a platform for underrepresented populations of
talent to showcase skills and knowledge
“Every time I went there I felt like I could
see myself working there. It's a place of like-
minded people and an accepting
environment.”
Mentee Quote

11. iRISE2 and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Sponsorship
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• Support for ourTinkerTank STEM Program for youth and youth adults
• Platform to explore computer science and build social skills needed for problem
solving with peers
• Connect iRISE2 Mentoring with volunteers and resources
• Provide LexisNexis Risk Solutions employees with education about working with
about Autism Spectrum Disorder and inclusive employment practices

12. Impact of LexisNexis Risk Solutions and iRISE2 Mentoring
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Youth who attended the LexisNexis Risk Solutions event were:
• 2 times more likely to pursue STEM related jobs or degrees in college
• Stated they felt better prepared and confident when attending a computer science
related interview
• Nearly all parents indicated increase in confidence and employment expectation
“After my son came home from 1-day experience offered by FAU CARD and LexisNexis Risk
Solutions, he was filled with excitement and hope for a career in this field. He is pursuing his
college degree in Computer Engineering, and looks forward to a possible internship in the future.
This experience has given him confidence to interview with other companies as well.
My heartfelt thanks to each of you. ”
D. Majors

13. Next Steps for LexisNexis Risk Solutions and iRISE2 Mentoring
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• Continue working with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to help develop the employable skills
of talented individuals with employable disabilities
• Possible 4-Day ECL Camp targeted for individuals with autism and related disabilities
with LexisNexis Risk Solutions endorsed certification
• Help LexisNexis Risk Solutions become South Florida’s 1st Autism FriendlyTechnology
Business

14. Thank you
Contact information:
Darius Murray, M. Ed, Ed.S, CRC
iRISE2 Mentoring Program Coordinator
FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
College of Education, ESE Department
FAU Boca Raton, FL Campus
dmurra23@fau.edu
www.autism.fau.edu
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15. View this presentation on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-qJwxhQTzA&list=PL-8MJMUpp8IKH5-
d56az56t52YccleX5h&index=2&t=0s
(3:07:10)
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