Inclusive Workforce
Employer Program

-IWEP-

Our commitment to furthering neurodiverse workspaces

DIRT’s Inclusive Workforce Employment Program (IWEP) helps employers build diverse, inclusive workplaces where neurodivergent employees can thrive. We partner with organizations committed to improving disability hiring practices and creating more equitable workforce opportunities.

IWEP provides customized employer training, workplace consultations, and educational sessions focused on neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace. Through this program, hiring teams gain practical tools and strategies to recruit, hire, retain, and support neurodivergent talent with confidence.

Our goal is to help businesses create inclusive work environments that strengthen workplace culture, improve employee retention, and expand access to meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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"Learning and realizing the skills and talents that neurodivergent folks have, can BENEFIT the business (lots of energy, creative thinking, new ideas and processes).

- Denver Business Owner

PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES

  • Understand employers' unique needs and interests with tools like an online survey, in-person consultation, and strategic research through the positioning of industry necessity.

  • Collaborate with local employers to best support their unique needs through stakeholder coaching, facilitation, and strategic planning.

  • Empower employers to create a diverse, inclusive workspace that is bold and committed to the future of workforce hiring.

HOW CAN IWEP HELP YOUR COMPANY GROW?

  • Learn how to utilize skill-based hiring practices to increase your talent pool.

  • Implement simple steps to become more accessible to all job seekers.

  • Create inclusive spaces through education on neurodiversity and disability justice.

  • Gain access to consultation services with workforce development professionals.

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Why choose IWEP?

We collaborate with local employers to deliver bespoke interventions. Participating organizations get access to custom stakeholder coaching, facilitation, and strategic planning that supports their unique needs.

Who is IWEP for?

Employers who want to cultivate inclusive workspaces and accessibility in the workforce.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “We requested DIRT partner with us to provide objective consultation on our inclusive workplace mission. From the beginning, Jenna and Cat incorporated our organization’s needs into their program proposal. They listened to understand our goals and seemingly tailored recommendations specifically to our needs. Their lunch and learn workshop was conducted with all employees, and was refreshing and informative information for our employees here at Laradon. DIRT followed up with a more specific program for our leadership team, which was also well received. DIRT has been wonderful and collaborative partners, and we look forward to working alongside them in the future on the mission of supporting inclusive workspaces. Thank you for creating the space necessary for this work!”

    — Laradon

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    —Former Customer

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer

  • "The enlightenment that will be received by seeing the difference bringing a vast and varied-ability people to the team. It's so eye-opening and amazing what is learned in tolerance and understanding."

    - Local Employer

  • "Learning and realizing the skills and talents that neurodivergent folks have, can BENEFIT the business (lots of energy, creative thinking, new ideas and processes)."

    -Denver Business Owner

  • "Because in one session I went from being uneducated on the subject to a thorough understanding."

    -IWEP Participant

  • "I really appreciated the focus on tools and solutions to use today, and also the content around splitting up the roles of a supervisor vs. employee."

    -Community Partner

  • "The tools I inherently use to organize my work (SoPs, always giving due dates, breaking down projects by milestones) are supportive of a neurodiverse group. (Clear is kind!)"

    -Colorado Operations Manager

  • "An effective supervisor adapts their approach to meet team members where they are, helping everyone succeed and grow, whether they are neurodivergent or not."

    -Local Team Leader

  • "It honestly has made me feel seen and validated. Particularly the emphasis on modeling workplace expectations."

    -Program Trainee

  • "As I assume increasingly more leadership responsibilities... I want to ensure I create a safe space for them to bring their best work forward while leaning into their individual strengths."

    -Denver Area Supervisor

  • "You can't hold people accountable to expectations that haven't been stated, and we all benefit from accessibility (yay curb cuts!)"

    -Local Professional

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