Tomorrow: Make a Digital Comic Strip
For this virtual workshop, we'll create some awesome shareable comics! Register here: https://bit.ly/3l82x9k
Use code DICOSUN20 to receive a 15% discount!
Calling all tweens to participate in this awesome study from Sesame Workshop! If interested, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/vGUjpnfbt71bPStWA
Register now for this Sunday's Make a Digital Comic Strip here: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/make-a-digital-comic-strip-2/
*Financial Aid Available
Check out this webinar hosted by Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: "Turning 5 in an Age of Uncertainty: Kindergarten, Special Education, and Your Rights as a Parent"
https://bkcm.org/event/turning-five-in-an-age-of-uncertainty-kindergarten-special-education-and-your-rights-as-a-parent-3/
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Turning Five in an Age of Uncertainty: Kindergarten, Special Education, and Your Rights as a Parent - Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Check out these awesome digital comic strips created by students! Enroll for this Sunday's Digital Comic Strips Virtual Workshop to make your own! Link to Enroll: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/make-a-digital-comic-strip-2/
Today we made awesome Pixel Art characters for our Sunday Virtual Workshop!
Game Night is this Wednesday and our early bird pricing ends today at 4 PM est! Don't miss out: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/game-night/
Today was the first day of our College Access Program! It was so great to meet everyone virtually!
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Over 400,000 eligible youth in NYC are not yet registered! Go to voting.nyc/register to register now! Spread the word and learn about the importance of being politically engaged during our November 1 #DecodeTheVote Hackathon on November 1: www.techkidsunlimited.org/hackathon!
Just announced for our #DecodeTheVote Hackathon on November 1: Lisa Edelstein! You may know her from hit shows like House, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, The Good Wife, Seinfeld, The Good Doctor, and more. Enroll now to create awesome tech projects, hear from a star-studded lineup, and learn about why your voice matters!
Enroll: www.techkidsunlimited.org/hackathon
It was so awesome to see our students share their incredible animations and digital drawings for today's after-school workshop!
This Wednesday we’re creating “Get Out the Vote” Videos! Enroll now: www.techkidsunlimited.org/events.
Our virtual game night was a blast! It was a great after-school treat to have fun with friends!
Spots are going quickly for our Virtual Hackathon for students who learn differently! This is going to be all about voting and we have some awesome celebs lined up. Don't Miss out! Enroll Now: www.techkidsunlimited.org/hackathon
¡Hola familias! por favor vea nuestro folleto en español e inscríbase aquí:
www.techkidsunlimited.org/hackathon
*Evento está en inglés
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NYC Special Ed Teacher Shortage Survey - Deadline EXT 10/26
Jennifer Choi
October 18 at 7:16 PM ·
NYC Teacher Shortage Survey Update: 700 parents have taken the survey in less than 2 weeks! We are covering a lot of ground! So, if you are a parent of one of the 230,000 students with IEPs, PLEASE DO YOUR PART. My group has already spoken to 4 media outlets in advance of the results coming out! We expect to bring needed attention to our cause. ⚡️Please fill it out and pass to your Parent Friends NOW. 🗣 We need all hands on deck. Post this on your page and ask them to share!
🕕DEADLINE OCT 26
So far, the numbers of respondents by boroughs are
Bronx 41
Brooklyn 212
Manhattan 112
Queens 165
Staten Island 35
All boroughs of D75- 64
Let’s keep going!!!
Please like this post and leave a comment that you did it! It will boost visibility. ❤️ 💬
Español: http://bit.ly/Teacher-Shortage-NYC-Sp
Chinese: http://bit.ly/NYCTeacherShortage_Ch
Korean: http://bit.ly/NYCTeacherShortage_Ko
English: http://bit.ly/Teacher-Shortage-NYC
Jennifer Choi
October 18 at 7:16 PM ·
NYC Teacher Shortage Survey Update: 700 parents have taken the survey in less than 2 weeks! We are covering a lot of ground! So, if you are a parent of one of the 230,000 students with IEPs, PLEASE DO YOUR PART. My group has already spoken to 4 media outlets in advance of the results coming out! We expect to bring needed attention to our cause. ⚡️Please fill it out and pass to your Parent Friends NOW. 🗣 We need all hands on deck. Post this on your page and ask them to share!
🕕DEADLINE OCT 26
So far, the numbers of respondents by boroughs are
Bronx 41
Brooklyn 212
Manhattan 112
Queens 165
Staten Island 35
All boroughs of D75- 64
Let’s keep going!!!
Please like this post and leave a comment that you did it! It will boost visibility. ❤️ 💬
Español: http://bit.ly/Teacher-Shortage-NYC-Sp
Chinese: http://bit.ly/NYCTeacherShortage_Ch
Korean: http://bit.ly/NYCTeacherShortage_Ko
English: http://bit.ly/Teacher-Shortage-NYC
It looks like Sunday evening will be rainy, perfect weather for creating spooky photos for Halloween! Sign up for our Spooky Photo Editing Workshop here: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/spooky-photo-editing/
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Spooky Photo Editing | Tech Kids Unlimited
We are so excited to work with NYU Tandon School of Engineering and College of Staten Island on a collaborative research study about empowering adolescents with ASD through STEM. We were awarded a 3-year National Science Foundation Award for this study, and are so grateful for this opportunity!
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Accessibility-focused research team will study how best to engage students on the autism spectrum in STEM | NYU Tandon School of Engineering
We hope everyone is voting this year! Check out tomorrow's "Make a 'Get out the Vote'" After-school workshop for just $15 and our upcoming #DecodeTheVote Hackathon on November 1! Enroll here: www.techkidsunlimited.org/events.
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Hamilton X When We All Vote
Happy Halloween from TKU! Check out last week's projects from our Spooky Photo Editing Virtual Workshop!
Our hackathon is 2 days away! We still have a few spots open so this is your chance to be part of this awesome event if you haven't registered already. Enroll here: www.techkidsunlimited.org/hackathon
Just announced: We will be having a video appearance from Jason Alexander for our Sunday hackathon! You might know for his role as George Costanza in the television series Seinfeld. Enroll now so you don’t miss out: www.techkidsunlimited.org/hackathon
As the days get cold and dreary, connecting with peers is more important than ever! Enroll now for our afterschool game night this Wednesday: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/game-night-2/
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Check out TKU mascot Remy repping us! He's wearing our TKU hat which we made for our hackathon this Sunday. Enroll here and don't forget to get a hat: www.techkidsunlimited.org/hackathon
During uncertain times, it's important to learn, grow, and create. Enroll now for our Sunday workshop to learn and practice video editing skills!
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/make-a-short-documentary-video/
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This Sunday: Animate a Fall Scene. Enroll now:
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/animate-a-fall-scene/
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Animate a Fall Scene | Tech Kids Unlimited
Enroll Here for Tonight's Parent Talk: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/free-virtual-parent-talk-transition-to-independence/
For the last talk with Hannah Kaplan-Cohen of 2020, have all of your questions around the transition into independence answered! Talk with Hannah Kaplan-Cohen in a supportive parent group. Hannah Kaplan-Cohen is a life skills coach and parenting expert, who is skilled at working with young adults and families. She is the Director of Special Needs Parenting at the JCC Manhattan.
Check out our article on Medium for CSforAll!
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How Do We Include Neurodiverse Students in Computer Science Learning? This NonProfit Has an Answer.
Today our interns heard from Software Engineering Analyst at BlackRock all about his experience with coding, the workplace, and more!
Today our TKU Digital Agency participants showcased their finished video project for their client, NYC Kids Project!
This Sunday we are creating jingles!
Enroll now: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/create-and-original-jingle-or-theme-song/
In stressful times, virtual game night has been so fun for our students to play and connect with each other! We'll be having another one in December if you missed out. Enroll at www.techkidsunlimited.org/events
This Sunday: Code a Holiday Greeting for #CSEdWeek. No prior experience needed! Enroll now for $5 and you'll receive a free hat: https://bit.ly/39YoyoR
This event is sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA
Spots are going quickly for our special workshop this Sunday sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA! Enroll now for $5 and a free hat!
Link to Enroll: https://bit.ly/37Slc3V
Our parent talk tonight is going to be super informative! ART professionals are specially trained to respond to the needs of people with autism, their families, and community members from around the nation and world. In this session, attendees will learn about supports and resources in a variety of areas such as social connection, communication, education, and the transition to adulthood.
Enroll Now: https://bit.ly/3n6yhx2
¡Hola familias! ¡Inscríbase en nuestro taller este domingo! Auspiciado Por Infosys Foundation USA. #CSEdWeek
Inscríbase: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/code-a-holiday-greeting/
*Este evento está en inglés
Just 5 Days away until our special holiday coding workshop sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA! Join us for this special $5 virtual event in honor of #CSEdWeek by enrolling here: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/code-a-holiday-greeting/
Check out our Free Parent Talk this Thursday + Get a Free Hat!
Please join us for a one-hour session with staff from the Autism Response Team (ART) at Autism Speaks. ART professionals are specially trained to respond to the needs of people with autism, their families, and community members from around the nation and world. In this session, attendees will learn about supports and resources in a variety of areas such as social connection, communication, education, and the transition to adulthood. Specific ideas to help navigate the educational, social, and safety needs of people with autism during COVID-19 will also be shared.
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/parent-talk-resources-for-students-with-autism-w-the-autism-response-team/
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Our amazing TKU students stay safe in style!
Check out our TKU Holiday Newsletter! There's a gift inside. Happy holidays!
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Happy Holidays from TKU! Here's a Gift: ⛄
Today our education manager Jessye Herrell and our evaluator Ariana Riccio presented our summer internship program CRISP to Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium - MAC Supporting Transitions Group!
Happy New Year!
Looking forward to seeing you in January and Hi from Luna the kitten!
We have a ton of amazing virtual Sunday programs coming for 2021. Thank you to Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism for your continued support of our Sunday workshops!
Enroll now for our special virtual TKU Codes event sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA! Since NYC Public Schools and most private schools have off for President's Day, it's a great way to occupy your time and learn some coding!
Enroll here for just $5: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/tku-codes/
Check out our January virtual workshops! Enroll at www.techkidsunlimited.org/events.
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Our January Virtual Workshops Are Here! 😄
We have a ton of new programs for 2021 including some free programs for teens! Check it out!
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Free Opportunities for Teens + More!
Come learn with us in Winter/Spring 2021. We have Sunday and Wednesday workshops and other programs--including a College Access Program and The TKU Digital Agency.
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Applications are open for the Spring 2021 cycle of TKU's Digital Agency and College Access Programs. Details and application links are below. Please spread the word to students and families you think may be interested.
TKU Digital Agency - Applications Open!
The Tech Kids Unlimited Digital Agency is a work-based learning program in which neurodiverse students complete digital projects for clients and are paid a stipend for their contributions. To learn more, visit TKUAgency.com (our student-made website)!
✨Apply Here: https://forms.gle/sToC9iu1MSk9aiDV6
Application Deadline: Monday, February 8th at 5:00PM
When & Where: Mondays, 4:00 - 6:00PM. 10 sessions starting February 22nd (dates listed in application). This cycle will meet virtually over Zoom and Slack.
Eligibility: Neurodiverse teens and young adults aged 14-21 with previous tech and/or design experience who submit a completed application. Eligible applications will likely have an IEP (individualized education plan), 504 plan, or receive other educational accommodations.
TKU College Access Program - Applications Open!
The Tech Kids Unlimited College Access Program provides a supportive environment for neurodiverse students to explore college options and build college readiness skills. Please see the application for further description.
✨ Apply Here: https://forms.gle/b6qV1j9k1ccQid4h9
Application Deadline: Monday, February 22nd at 5:00PM
When & Where: Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00PM. 6 sessions starting March 4th (dates listed in application). This cycle will meet virtually over Zoom.
Eligibility: Neurodiverse teens and young adults aged 14-21 who submit a completed application. Eligible applications will likely have an IEP (individualized education plan), 504 plan, or receive other educational accommodations.
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Check out this webinar from NY ABLE, a tax-advantaged savings program for individuals with disabilities and their families to save for their current or long term needs while maintaining their ability to benefit from federal benefits programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NY ABLE Spotlight. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
There's a lot to learn about Data Privacy. Register for our Design a Data Privacy Poster this Sunday and learn about this super important topic in a fun way!
Enroll Here: https://bit.ly/3qHkm1E
Thanks so much to Capital One for their continued support of our teen and young adult programs!
Today we had our first Staff Alumni Advisory Board meeting! It was so great to see previous staff members who are now working with tech companies and the impact TKU had on them. They will be working with us on some awesome new ideas!
Today TKU Board Member and speech therapist with over 40 years of experience, Roseanne Legrand, spoke to our TKU parents about The Importance of Speech and Language Intervention for Older Kids. We also heard from Beth Latimer, a TKU parent about her perspective and journey with speech therapy!
It was great for our staff of teachers, counselors, and social workers to come together today to learn from Seachange Collective about anti-oppression facilitation!
We're looking forward to teaching this incredibly important topic this Sunday! Enroll here: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/design-a-data-privacy-poster/
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Why you need to teach your kids about data privacy
Don't miss out on our workshop for youth and teens this Sunday! Data Privacy is one of the most important challenges facing our world. Kids need to be aware of what that means for them and their internet use. We'll be addressing this topic all while making a really fun poster this Sunday.
Sign up here:
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/design-a-data-privacy-poster/
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Design a Data Privacy Poster | Tech Kids Unlimited
There's a lot to learn about Data Privacy. Register for our Design a Data Privacy Poster this Sunday and learn about this super important topic in a fun way!
Enroll Here: https://bit.ly/3qHkm1E
Apply now for our College Access Program before applications close! The Tech Kids Unlimited College Access Program provides a supportive environment for neurodiverse students to explore college options and build college readiness skills. Please see the application for further description. *For students ages 14-21
Application Deadline: Monday, February 22nd at 5:00PM
Apply Here: https://bit.ly/2YBJM55
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We're obsessed with the winter-inspired animations our students made for our animation workshop today! We're ready for snow!
We are currently looking for a TKU teen or young adult who is fluent and Spanish and has taken multiple workshops. Telemundo will be doing an interview with this teen or young adult and a TKU staff member. You'll be speaking about your experience with TKU. This would be on Wednesday February 3 at 11:30 AM EST.
Please email cristina@techkidsunlimited.org if interested!
We're participating in the INCLUDEnyc Fair today at 9 AM - 1 PM! Stop by to chat with us and have all your questions answered.
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We can't wait to make winter-inspired animations this Sunday! Join our virtual workshop for students ages 7-21 by enrolling here: https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/winter-inspired-animations/
Executive Director, Beth Rosenberg, contributed on this report of Education for Employment Pathways for Microsoft's #ACSEdWkshp. Check it here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2021/01/Education-for-Employment-Pathways_NEW.pdf
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Check out some of these awesome opportunities outside of TKU for students!
1. The Knowledge Society has a free virtual career talk coming up on March 6 with a Research Scientist in Machine Learning at Google. Register here: https://tks.world/talks/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=student_orgs&utm_campaign=marketing_december_2020_tkstalks_netflix&mc_cid=48594d242d&mc_eid=%5B9fe93e29f3%5D
2. Groundswell, an organization that uses art as a tool for social change, is recruiting for their Digital Justice Program. The Digital Justice class will focus on personal narrative and truth-telling through design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This program is free, and all accepted youth will receive access to Adobe software and technology to participate. Youth ages 15-19. The program will meet on Wednesdays 4pm -6pm and select Saturdays 11am- 2pm. Students can apply directly to at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpKLryUGXvGADMfDC4hI0NunVfg1eNSxwjpEZlpE7k5CgdlA/viewform or email Groundswell Master Studio Program Manager Jamel Burgess directly at jamel@groundswell.nyc.
3. Paid opportunity for New Yorkers aged 14-24 who are interested in topics like civic engagement, voting rights, and community organizing. Applications are open for the We Power NYC Ambassador Program, which aims to increase youth engagement in elections in NYC. Members will be paid up to $175/month February - November 2021 for 10-15 hours of work per month (stuff like working on projects with NYC Campaign Finance Board staff, attending virtual meetings, sharing info with peers, etc.). The application closes February 12 at 5:00PM. You can read more about the opportunity on this webpage: https://nycvotes.nyccfb.info/we_power_nyc_ambassador_applications_2021 or by checking out @nycvotes on twitter or instagram. Contact Olivia Brady (Youth Engagement Coordinator) with questions: obrady@nyccfb.info.
4. Summer internship opportunity with Vanderbilt University for neurodiverse rising or current college students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). You must be 18, identify as autistic or otherwise neurodiverse, and complete the application before March 1st to be considered. Current college students (mentors) will be paid and younger/future college students (participants) can participate for free if accepted. You can check this opportunity out and get more details here: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinnovation/2021/01/25/summer-autism-internship-application-open-for-2021/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=109509445&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9A0J-Fw78S4TK7r0NKMC_W2cBClyj9N5vc5xpHgk8S_ici6Ej-1ByFqdWi6eI7mhN7ofOUPEUrFHiuZtnBtJd7kz2iPWdh2iUW8LMHhYFiPi_11mg&utm_content=109509445&utm_source=hs_email
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Summer Autism Internship application open for 2021
Inscribirse ahora para este evento especial! : techkidsunlimited.org/TKUCODES
Sunday's Forecast: Rain + Snow. Warm it up by creating cards for the ones you love! Enroll now: https://bit.ly/3tqlGZf
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Code a Valentine Card | Tech Kids Unlimited
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Cristina Ulerio at Tech Kids Unlimited and TKU Digital Agency
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February 4 at 1:10 PM ·
Neurodiversity Only Brings Good to the Table
In this interview with Cristina Ulerio, the Director of Operations and Marketing at Tech Kids Unlimited, she explains how and why awareness and being seen are essential to TKU, those with disabilities, and all of us
If you haven't enrolled for TKU Codes, our special coding event sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA make sure you sign up now! Spots are going quickly! Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3cIZnrC
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TKU Codes | Tech Kids Unlimited
Telemundo interviewed one of our students to talk about their experience with TKU. We will be sharing it once it's out!
Our Virtual Hackathon, TKU Codes is this Monday! We're almost sold out so enroll now! All levels are welcome for this exciting coding event sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA. For just $5 per workshop (AM or PM), you'll learn new skills and connect with others on your day off from school!
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/tku-codes/
TKU Codes | Tech Kids Unlimited
Enroll now for tonight's free parent talk where the Autism Response Team will discuss resources for students with autism.
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/parent-talk-resources-for-students-with-autism-w-the-autism-response-team-2/
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Parent Talk: Resources for Students with Autism w/ The Autism Response Team | Tech Kids Unlimited
We were so excited to appear on Telemundo! Thank you so much to NBCUniversal for the Project Innovation Grant!
Estábamos tan emocionados de aparecer en Telemundo ! ¡Muchas gracias a NBCUniversal por la Beca Project Innovation!
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Tech Kids Unlimited emplea tecnología para brindar habilidades y conocimiento a personas con discapacidad
Check out this opportunity happening outside of TKU that we think our community might be interested in:
ReelWorks is hosting a virtual career panel featuring professionals at TIME Magazine, YES Network, and Sesame Street next week on Thursday 2/18 at 12:30pm.
You can see the flyer for this event below ⬇️ and register here if you’re interested:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdMUppqvRW68BdlLlR3UAw?_x_zm_rtaid=nRo-KZQtRUWPYYw27HLalQ.1612816178287.6011d58a06ef43828745461e20e62a19&_x_zm_rhtaid=18
Inscribirse ahora para este evento especial! : techkidsunlimited.org/TKUCODES
This Sunday, we're creating a fun coding project around the important topic of Safety & Encryption! Enroll now:
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/safety-encryption-crack-the-code/
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Safety & Encryption: Crack the Code | Tech Kids Unlimited
Last week, our board member and self advocate Diego spoke to our Creative Tech Interns about what it's like working at Google!
Check out these opportunities from Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan!
Happy Valentine's Day from our TKU Community! This awesome card was coded by one of our youth students in our "Code a Valentine's Card" Workshop :)
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Our Virtual Hackathon, TKU Codes is this Monday! We're almost sold out so enroll now! All levels are welcome for this exciting coding event sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA. For just $5 per workshop (AM or PM), you'll learn new skills and connect with others on your day off from school!
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/tku-codes/
TKU Codes | Tech Kids Unlimited
Enroll now for tonight's free parent talk where the Autism Response Team will discuss resources for students with autism.
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/parent-talk-resources-for-students-with-autism-w-the-autism-response-team-2/
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Parent Talk: Resources for Students with Autism w/ The Autism Response Team | Tech Kids Unlimited
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Accessibility-focused research team will study how best to engage students on the autism spectrum in STEM | NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Our very own Education Manager Jessye Herrell will be speaking at this CSTA NYC meeting!
https://nyc.csteachers.org/Events/csta-nyc-february-18-meeting
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Today is our College Access Program Application Deadline. Apply now!
The TKU College Access Program provides a supportive environment for neurodiverse students to explore college options and build college readiness skills. This program is designed for students aged 14-21.
APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/k35qRmVnBzfjZmAB7
This Sunday, we're creating a fun coding project around the important topic of Safety & Encryption! Enroll now:
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/safety-encryption-crack-the-code/
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Safety & Encryption: Crack the Code | Tech Kids Unlimited
Last week, our board member and self advocate Diego spoke to our Creative Tech Interns about what it's like working at Google!
Check out these opportunities from Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan!
NOW OPEN: Our Virtual Summer Workshops For Students Who Learn Differently Ages 7-21! Enroll Now Here: techkidsunlimited.org/summer
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March 1 at 11:37 AM ·
METROPOLITAN PARENT CENTER:
Parents, who are professionals working at the four parenting centers, are coming together to share their experience of learning and life as parents of children with disabilities from infancy through early adulthood.
You are invited to be part of this conversation!
Date: Tue, 03/09/2021
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm EST
LANGUAGE:
English (with Spanish interpretation & English and Spanish closed captioning)
RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qmYKCpMkRrC0wi1n1OaP4g
It was great to interview Malcolm yesterday for our Instagram Live! Watch here and follow us to see our next one!
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CL2VFvpjLae/?igshid=q38a2bxltb6f
This Sunday we are going live on Instagram with Malcolm Lewis. Follow us on Instagram so you don't miss out: Instagram.com/techkidsunlimited
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Accessibility-focused research team will study how best to engage students on the autism spectrum in STEM | NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Our very own Education Manager Jessye Herrell will be speaking at this CSTA NYC meeting!
https://nyc.csteachers.org/Events/csta-nyc-february-18-meeting
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On #InternationalWomensDay we are happy to announce our next Instagram Live with an incredible woman, Samantha Soloway. Don’t miss out!
While we understand this is not the reality across the board, at TKU we have seen so many students thriving with online classes. It speaks to the importance of adaptive teaching for all different types of learners!
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As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving
On #InternationalWomensDay we are happy to announce our next Instagram Live with an incredible woman, Samantha Soloway. Don’t miss out!
While we understand this is not the reality across the board, at TKU we have seen so many students thriving with online classes. It speaks to the importance of adaptive teaching for all different types of learners!
https://www.npr.org/2021/03/08/971457441/as-many-parents-fret-over-remote-learning-some-find-their-kids-are-thriving
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As Many Parents Fret Over Remote Learning, Some Find Their Kids Are Thriving
Our Education Specialist and our amazing Student Panelists presented today at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference! It was so inspirational to hear about their perspective working with TKU and being neurodiverse!
Enroll now for this Sunday's workshop about web design!
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/web-development-basics/
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Web Development Basics | Tech Kids Unlimited
NOW OPEN: Our Virtual Summer Workshops For Students Who Learn Differently Ages 7-21! Enroll Now Here: techkidsunlimited.org/summer
Enroll now for our Design with Data Workshop this Sunday for just $15!
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/design-with-data-make-infographics/
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Design with Data: Make Infographics | Tech Kids Unlimited
Today our College Access Program Students heard from Jack Rubin, a PACE University student. He talked about what college is college virtually, what it's like to have a coach, and more!
This week, TKU testified to NYC City Council to advocate for more city funding for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder!
On #InternationalWomensDay we are happy to announce our next Instagram Live with an incredible woman, Samantha Soloway. Don’t miss out!
Next week is Spring Break! Spend it with us learning video editing for our 4-day Video Production & Editing Intensive!
Enroll Here:
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/video-production-editing-intensive/
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Video Production & Editing Intensive | Tech Kids Unlimited
If you missed our Instagram Live interview with Samantha Soloway check it out here!
Resources/Books on disability inclusion and accessibility:
Mismatch Design by Kat Holmes
What Can A Body Do by Sarah Hendren
Being Heumann by Judy Heumann
Building For Everyone by Annie Jean-baptiste
Webaim Color Contrast Analyzer
Social Model Definition of Disability
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
EdX Accessibility Course by W3C
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Enroll now for our Design with Data Workshop this Sunday for just $15!
https://www.techkidsunlimited.org/events/design-with-data-make-infographics/
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Design with Data: Make Infographics | Tech Kids Unlimited
Today our College Access Program Students heard from Jack Rubin, a PACE University student. He talked about what college is college virtually, what it's like to have a coach, and more!
This week, TKU testified to NYC City Council to advocate for more city funding for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder!
