Non-profit custom apparel and promo items printing company offering vocational and employment opportunities to individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Port Washington, NY, US, 11050
Joined January 2011
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Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
NYSID Member Agency @SpecDesigns, a New York-based business with nearly 90 employees, is expanding into New Jersey, opening a new location with plans to create jobs for young adults on the spectrum. They plan to launch the site in May with six positions and plan to double that number within a year.
“Before this, I only had part-time jobs, and even just getting the part-time jobs was hard,” said Kelli Fisher, NYSID's 2025 Trailblazer Award recipient. “On one job interview, an employer told me he couldn’t hire me because I didn’t make eye contact.”
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RT @NYSIDSpeaks: Nice jacket, @NYCMayor. We make those. And hats, too. Even better? They’re in stock. We’ve got you covered—literally.
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Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
More than 65% of employees at @SpecDesigns are on the Autism Spectrum. They say ideas to build a more inclusive workplace should spread to other companies too. Our story for @CBSNews and Stations:
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
There's still time to get your steps in!
OCD Walks are continuing throughout the fall and can be a great way to connect with the OCD community.
Can't make it to these walks? Join the Community Walk by November 30th to receive a 2024 commemorative T-shirt.
THANK YOU to our generous sponsors for supporting these important community engagement events!Find more details at IOCDF.org/walk
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
#TeamNYSID sends a HUGE congratulations to @SpecDesigns Lead Production Assistant and Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board Member Josh Mirsky on the Senate Chamber unanimously voting to declare his flag design the official Neurodiversity flag of New York State!
@mirskyjosh25 is a member of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Bd & is the host of a podcast Sounds Like Autism. It’s been an honor to work w Josh, to help bring this mission to fruition. An important step today, a 62-0 vote to declare the official NYS Neurodiversity flag.
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
We are proud to support inclusion for all 🌈 #LiveWithPride
Exciting news! @nycHealthy has ordered Pride shirts through us! 🌈 Join us in spreading the message of love and acceptance throughout the city. Thank you, @NYSIDSpeaks for making this possible! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Request a quote: bit.ly/3YoAOEC #PrideShirts #LoveAndAcceptance
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
The 2023 collection is here! Our merchandise is made on demand and takes between 10 and 14 business days to arrive. Order by May 11 to ensure that it reaches you for the start of Pride Month!
We are thrilled to share that the Parks Pride collection is now available! As the exclusive apparel partner of @NYstateparks, we are proud to offer a stunning array of park-themed items for everyone to showcase their pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Order: nystateparks.squarespace.com…
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Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
Every April we celebrate World Autism Month.
In support of World Autism Month, COPILOT team members join together in their branded sweaters designed by @SpecDesigns.
Learn more about their mission via spectrumdesigns.org
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
“Innovation is any change, big or small, that makes a difference.”
Yesterday’s CREATE Symposium showcased new and exciting ways workplaces for individuals with disabilities can be more effective and inclusive using #assistivetechnology.
This year’s program includes partnerships with @nyit, @AHRCNassau, and @SpecDesigns, @CUNY and @GoodwillNYNJ, @ualbany and @cfdsny, @ManhattanEdu and CP Unlimited, @SUNYPolyInst and @The_ArcOLC.
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Read this fantastic article by @longisland highlighting our partnership with @DiscoverLINY and how we are collaborating this Autism Acceptance Month.
Read: bit.ly/3UoaCtb
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
It’s official. We’re partnering with NYC Public Schools to make them among the nation’s most inclusive for students with disabilities. Today’s groundbreaking announcement: specialolympics-ny.org/news/… #choosetoinclude #playunified
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We 🧡 @VolunteerNYnow! What a great partnership.
Volunteer New York [tagged] ordered embroidered hats and we are grateful for their support!
Volunteer New York is an online platform that connects charities and nonprofits to qualified volunteers.
To volunteer visit: volunteernewyork.org
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek2023, which reminded us of this uplifting story from last fall. If you missed it, do yourself a favor and watch the full video at bit.ly/3F2MPcK.
@PatrickBardsley @Howester @SpecDesigns @NCWeek
Families of children with #autism worry about their kids finding gainful employment, financial independence, and happiness as adults. But when they do? See this mom say what it’s like.
@PatrickBardsley @Howester @SpecDesigns
Then, watch the full video at bit.ly/3F2MPcK.
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
Getting on a flight. Line is long for snacks. Glad I had a @SpecDesigns Giving Bar in my back pack. Yum. #jobsmatter – at Colonie, NY
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
Spectrum Designs - A Customer Story - A customer of #ImprovingCommunications for some of their #StaffDevelopmentTraining, IC is also their customer, using @SpecDesigns as a vendor for many of our branded items. mailchi.mp/007255c7f37f/spec…
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
Member Agency @SpecDesigns had a bright 2022. Take a look back with us!
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our extraordinary supporters for helping us reach so many incredible milestones!
Take a look back at some of our favorite moments from this past year: bit.ly/3IU6Cgo
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
In my new @ForbesWomen piece, @beapplied, @SpecDesigns, and #NathanChung, who is #autistic and host of #Neurosec podcast, share how to build an inclusive #recruitment process that supports #neurodiversity. bit.ly/ForbesHireNeurodiverg…
#Neurodivergent #JobSeekers #AskingAutistics #Job
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
Are you shopping for New Year's Gifts? For end-of-year delivery, please place your order by December 22nd!
New Year, Fresh Start box Impact Partners: @SeattleChoc, @SpecDesigns, @CameronsCoffee, @ZeeZeesFoods, and @staywellkept.
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#newyears #gifts
Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
.@PackedwPurpose is pleased to be included in the @readersdigest #holidaygiftguide for co-workers, featuring our "You Got This!" box.
Impact Partners in this gift: @SpecDesigns, @JanaBananabar, Spectrum Bakes, @EffiesHomemade, @Peace_Coffee, and Stellar.
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Spectrum Designs Foundation retweeted
We'd like to congratulate Patrick Bardsley, NYSID's Vice Chair/Co-Founder and CEO of @SpecDesigns, on becoming a U.S. citizen🇺🇸
At age 18, Patrick came to the U.S. on his first visa to work at Camp Huntington, a summer camp for individuals with disabilities in High Falls, NY.
