On March 1 AASCEND‘s Job Club presents, on Zoom, career strategist and founder of The Resume Realist, Kelly Roehm, who will discuss crafting a career, not only a job placement. She will be interviewed by employment expert Dan Middleton and Job Club facilitator Michael Bernick. Among the topics she will cover: identifying what makes you distinct, how to craft impactful brand statements, and how to leverage your “unique value proposition” across LinkedIn, resumes, and interviews to land the right opportunities. She adds: “If you’ve ever struggled to articulate your value, undersold yourself in job searches, or felt invisible in your industry, this session will give you the tools to step into your power with confidence.” Discussion on resumes and hiring will be led by Dan Middleton and Michael Bernick.

The Zoom link will be emailed to AASCEND subscribers in the days before the event. There is no need to register.

Kelly Roehm is a career coach, author, and speaker dedicated to helping people turn ambition into achievement. As the founder of The Resume Realist, Kelly has spent years identifying what works-and what doesn’t–when it comes to career success. She has helped over 400 professionals, from entry-level to senior executives, land ideal roles, negotiate higher salaries, and build strong personal brands. Her approach blends evidence-based career strategies, positive psychology, and a deep understanding of individual strengths.

As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program. 

Who: Autistic adults, family members and professional who work with them are all welcome.
When: Sat Mar 1, 10 – 11am Pacific Time
Where: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed.

Contact info@aascend.org with any questions.

It’s time for an update on the inclusive film-making projects of Spectrum Motion Pictures. On February 15 AASCEND hosts Peter Kangas and Josiah Polhemus, presenting about their latest film projects featuring a neurodiverse cast and crew, including Erick Tash – 2nd AC, Dennis Huynh – 1st AC, Dustin Prarro – Grip, Swing, Electric, and AASCEND stalwarts Matthew McIntyre and Stacy Kennedy – Locations/PA/Gaffer/Swing/Grip. Attend the meeting to find out what all those film-making terms mean, straight from the folks themselves!

This meeting will be in-person only, at the SF Arc (address below). No registration is necessary.

Peter Kangas is a filmmaker residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has extensive experience in both live action and set-based environments. Josiah Polhemus is an actor, producer and director with credits including the movie Superpowerless and Mad Men. Together they are working through Spectrum Motion Pictures, whose mission is to bring the disability community within the entertainment and film industry, to help neurotypical and neurodiverse artists form working partnerships that tap into the deep reservoir of neurodiverse talent and experience and to “help the neurodiverse world recognize how they can get past stereotypes and take action to fully realize their professional and artistic potential.”

As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program. 

Who: Adults on the autism spectrum, families, mentors and professionals all welcome. For more information, please contact: info@aascend.org
When: Sat Feb 15, 10am – noon (approx.)
Where: The Arc of SF 1500 Howard St. @ 11th St. SF, CA 94103 map