From productive discipline to effective rewards, Episode 9 of “Understood Explains IEPs” dives into the relationship between your child’s behavior and their IEP plan. Learn more about the link between IEPs and behavior. https://lnkd.in/gBb6a5hs
Understood.org
Non-profit Organizations
New York, New York 12,496 followers
Understood is a social impact, non-profit organization dedicated to helping those who learn and think differently thrive
About us
Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We provide a range of resources to help people who learn and think differently thrive.
- Website
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https://www.understood.org
External link for Understood.org
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Education, Special Education/IEPs/504 Plans, Learning Disabilities, ADHD/Focus, Dyslexia/Reading, Dysgraphia/Writing, Dyscalculia/Math, Dyspraxia, Executive Functioning Issues, Processing Issues, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, Social/Emotional Issues, accessibility, inclusion, and disability awareness
Locations
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Primary
96 Morton St
Floor 5
New York, New York 10014, US
Employees at Understood.org
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Annie Fox
Online teen adviser and award-winning author. Coming 2/13/24 > my debut novel, THE LITTLE THINGS THAT KILL (a #YA Friendship Afterlife Apology Tour)
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Julie Rawe, CPACC
Director, Content Strategy and Accessibility, at Understood.org
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Scott Cocchiere
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Harrison Boyd
Lifecycle / CRM Strategy / Retention
Updates
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Looking for something different at #CannesLions2024 this year? We have an event you won’t want to miss. Join our own Laura Key as she details the benefits of supporting women who think differently in the workforce. Not only does support of neurodivergent women make the world a more inclusive place, it also has major benefits for your business. Stay tuned on our LinkedIn for more details, and be sure to find us at Cannes! #UnderstoodCannes
Cannes-goers! Join me for an event that’s very dear to our mission at Understood.org. Monday the 17th at 12PM I’ll be on a panel with The Female Quotient speaking on the importance of supporting neurodivergent women in the workforce and the benefits this support can have for your business. Not only does thinking differently benefit businesses, it’s what drives the creativity Cannes was built on 🧠. Stay tuned on Understood.org's LinkedIn for more details, and be sure to find us at Cannes. #UnderstoodCannes #CannesLions2024
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Attending #CannesLions2024 next week? Join our own Nathan Friedman as he describes his personal experiences with inclusion (and its role in brand growth) during Kantar’s upcoming panel. Stay tuned to our LinkedIn to learn more, and be sure to find us at Cannes! #UnderstoodCannes
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be representing Understood.org as a part of Kantar's #CannesLions2024 panel on DEI x Brand. If you'll be there, join me on Tuesday the 18th as we discuss the growth opportunities DEI can offer brands and marketers and how neurodiversity needs to fit into the equation. Stay tuned to Understood.org’s LinkedIn for more details and be on the lookout for us at Cannes! #UnderstoodCannes
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Understood is excited to welcome Courtney W. to our team as a Research Operations Associate! She brings experience in research coordination, having worked on various projects to improve the lives of individuals across diverse backgrounds and diagnoses. Courtney, we can’t wait to see all the great things you will do in our mission to shape the world for difference. Welcome!
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Goal setting is the backbone of the IEP process. But not every school is as familiar with it. It’s important for you as a parent to be informed about IEPs. This can help you to work with your child’s school to create a system that allows them to thrive. Learn more about the IEP goal-setting process. https://lnkd.in/gBb6a5hs
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Understood is excited to welcome Kemal Scott to our team as a Partnerships Operations Associate! Kemal graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a degree in Mass Media and has a background in education that includes teaching and operations. Kemal, we can’t wait to see all the great things you will do in our mission to shape the world for difference. Welcome!
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Thank you to Stephanie Ruhle for sharing your #dyslexia journey and making Understood.org’s Salon Dinner discussing support for neurodivergent women an incredible event!
I recently had an incredible evening at Understood.org’s Salon Dinner at Le Rock. Everyone brought such inspiring energy to our discussions about supporting neurodivergent women, and how we can stop stigma by working together. Thank you to award-winning journalist Stephanie Ruhle for sharing your journey with #dyslexia (a highlight of the night). And thank you to all the amazing women who made this event happen! #understood #women #neurodivergent
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Thoughts like, “I’m always late” and “I always forget things” can make individuals with ADHD feel like they aren’t worthy of accommodations that could help them thrive. Learn how you can help make the workplace more ADHD-friendly and encourage co-workers to self-advocate. https://lnkd.in/e29tyaRw #ADHD #accommodations #understood
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ADHD advocate Rene Brooks shares her experience of getting diagnosed with ADHD as a child, but not getting support until she was diagnosed again as an adult. Listen to her story on The Opportunity Gap: https://lnkd.in/e3q8YYGq
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Because ADHD is a lifelong condition, adults with ADHD often face challenges in their daily lives. As employers provide support for members of their team who learn and think differently, they’ll appreciate the strengths, abilities, and talents they bring to their work. Here are a few ideas on how to help. https://lnkd.in/enXCXMjq