{"id":3735,"date":"2022-01-24T19:43:53","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T03:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aascend.org\/?p=3735"},"modified":"2022-01-24T20:24:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T04:24:51","slug":"exceptional-minds-preparing-for-careers-in-animation-visual-effects-3d-gaming-related-fields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aascend.org\/?p=3735","title":{"rendered":"Exceptional Minds: Preparing for careers in animation, visual effects, 3D gaming & co."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The <\/em><\/span>Stanford Neurodiversity Project<\/span><\/em><\/strong> needs you! If you are 18+, with a diagnosis of ADHD, Dyslexia or Autism, OR if you have served as a vocational training instructor for neurodiverse individuals, AND you are willing to take a 5-15 minute survey, please see below for details.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many autistic young adults <\/strong>show an active interest and aptitude for visual arts of the sort employed in the entertainment industry. The <\/strong>February 5 A<\/strong><\/span>A<\/strong><\/span>S<\/strong><\/span>C<\/strong><\/span>E<\/strong><\/span>N<\/strong><\/span>D<\/strong><\/span> Job Club,<\/strong> will feature Exceptional Minds,<\/u><\/a> <\/strong>a nonprofit academy and studio preparing young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in animation, visual effects, 3D gaming<\/span><\/strong> and related fields in the entertainment industry. Exceptional Minds provides technical and work readiness training customized to help students achieve their full artistic and professional potential. Exceptional Minds is comprised of a vocational academy, post graduate program, and professional post-production studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive Director David Siegel<\/span><\/strong> will present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zoom meeting URL and password will be sent to people on our email list as the date approaches. No registration is necessary.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/strong> If you are not on <\/span>our email list, click<\/span> here<\/a> to sign up. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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David Siegel<\/span><\/strong> is a Disney veteran and advisor for media companies. His past clients have included marketing and licensing agencies, leading animation studios, Universities and technology start-ups. Siegel has advised and developed programs for The Television Academy\/Emmys, Hershey, Dentsu, Panasonic, Blue Diamond, Abrams Artists Agency, Taubman Malls and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siegel is an active philanthropist and social entrepreneur. In partnership with his author\/philanthropist son Dylan, he helped raised $1.5MM and unprecedented global awareness towards eradicating a rare genetic disease (GSD) that promises to be cured in the next several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should be a very interesting program. We hope to see you there!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who: Adults on the spectrum, family, professionals and friends all welcome!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: Saturday, Feb 5, 2022 10 – 11 am (approx)<\/code><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where: <\/b>Online<\/span><\/font> via Zoom,<\/span> URL and password will be emailed.<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The<\/span> Stanford Neurodiversity Project<\/span><\/strong> is conducting a study on relationships between vocational training and employability and employment metrics in neurodiverse\/neurodivergent individuals.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are looking for adults at least 18 years of age <\/strong>who either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Have a documented diagnosis of ADHD, Dyslexia, or Autism<\/li>
  2. OR serves or previously served as a vocational training instructor for neurodiverse\/neurodivergent individuals<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Participation in the study will involve:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Completion of an online consent form<\/li>
    2. Completion of a 5-15 minute online survey questionnaire<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Benefits of participating:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n