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Employ 210 is a free program designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities find competitive employment.

10/24/2026

Employ 210 has a new website! Designed by San Antonio artist and Serious Media founder Danielle Cunningham, our new site provides an overview of our grant-funded program, team member profiles, news about upcoming training opportunities, easy access to registration forms (for participants and business partners alike), a photo gallery of Employ 210 events, and links to our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Give it a spin and be sure to join our mailing list to stay informed about all things Employ 210!

Danielle Cunningham

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

10/20/2026

Employ 210 is currently recruiting volunteers for a variety of opportunities that are ideal for individuals interested in special education, applied behavior analysis (ABA), school psychology, or research. In addition to gaining hands-on experience in data collection, documenting behavior, and general event support, volunteers will make a positive impact by helping Employ 210 bridge the employment gap for neurodivergent job seekers in San Antonio. During each event, Employ 210 team members will explain responsibilities and offer guidance to volunteers — no previous experience required! Prospective volunteers are encouraged to register via the QR code on the attached flyer or email the Employ 210 team at [email protected].

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

10/17/2026

This week, the Employ 210 training team supported a cohort of job seekers interested in applying to work in the prep kitchen at Chick-fil-A in Universal City. During three afternoon sessions held at Morgan’s MAC (Multi-Assistance Center), Employ 210 Special Research Associates Kiana Leal and Colleen Hale, and Graduate Research Assistants Nora Faiwiszewski and Layden Hogue shed light on what’s expected from Chick-fil-A employees, from food handling and order prep to the company’s “Core 4” — a hospitality strategy emphasizing eye contact, greeting customers with a smile, speaking enthusiastically, and concluding interactions with “my pleasure.”

As a means to simulate common workplace scenarios, the training tasked participants with building Chick-fil-A Cobb salads, albeit with reusable materials such as tissue paper, Play-Doh, pompoms, and pipe cleaners standing in for perishable ingredients.

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

10/13/2026

Employ 210 is offering a FREE, two-day training session designed to prepare participants to apply to work in customer service and prep at Red Circle Boba in Converse! A service-disabled veteran-owned bubble tea shop known for its welcoming atmosphere, Red Circle serves up refreshing fruit teas along with smoothies, crepes and macarons. Taking place October 20-21 at Morgan’s MAC (Multi-Assistance Center), this training is designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals who are interested in building skills in customer service and food service.

Candidates should preferably have prior experience in food service or customer service reflected on their resume; be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment; have flexible task management and effective communication skills; be able to independently manage and schedule work shifts; and be comfortable on their feet for long hours during shifts.

If you are interested in registering for the training, please visit employ210.com/events or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. And if you know someone who might be a good fit for this opportunity, please forward them this post!

TRAINING DETAILS
Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, October 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Morgan’s MAC (Multi-Assistance Center)
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr., SATX 78233

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

10/10/2026

The Employ 210 team kicked off National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM) alongside community leaders at a luncheon hosted by Morgan’s MAC (Multi-Assistance Center). In addition to presentations by Morgan’s Inclusion Institute President Enzo Piscopo and Workforce Inclusion Network (WIN) Manager Valerie Blackmon, the event featured a collaboration spotlight on Employ 210 Project Director Dr. John Davis, who provided an overview of our grant-funded program and our goals for the future. Although receiving a 2026 NDEAM Employer Award from Morgan’s founder Gordon Hartman and Valerie Blackmon was a highlight, we were equally proud to see several Employ 210 participants receive awards celebrating their continued employment with our San Antonio business partners.

Pictured (first photo, from left to right): Employ 210 Special Research Associate Kiana Leal, Team Leader Ashley Labay, Project Co-Director Dr. Leslie Neely, Project Director Dr. John Davis, Team Leader Dr. Hannah MacNaul, and School Partner Liaison Dr. Felicia Castro-Villarreal.

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

10/08/2026

The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) can be traced back to 1945, when Congress created an initiative to recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities as many World War II veterans with disabilities were seeking employment. Initially observed during the first week of October, the initiative evolved into NDEAM in 1988 and has been led by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) since its establishment in 2001. Introduced last year, NDEAM’s 80th anniversary theme of “Celebrating Value and Talent” has carried over into this year’s programming, which includes talks, media campaigns, and community events across the nation.

Celebrating NDEAM alongside many other like-minded organizations, the Employ 210 team has been busy supporting a cohort of job seekers with varying disabilities as they prepare for a reverse job fair taking place Friday morning. Facilitated by Employ 210 Special Research Associates Kiana Leal and Colleen Hale, and Graduate Research Assistants Nora Faiwiszewski, Layden Hogue and Marlett Trevino, these training sessions have covered everything from highlighting personal strengths on a resume to developing an elevator pitch to deliver during a job interview. During rounds of workplace role play, participants took turns practicing their pitches, interviewing one another, and finally circulating around the room to view presentation boards made by their fellow job seekers.

Please join us in wishing our participants the best of luck at the NDEAM reverse job fair, which will be held in tandem with the Walk for Work 1K — a celebratory walk around Morgan’s Wonderland Park presented by the Workforce Inclusion Network (WIN) at Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center (MAC).

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

10/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Morgan’s MAC (Multi-Assistance Center) on its four-year anniversary! “Today, we’re proud to celebrate four incredible years of collaboration and countless MAC Moments made possible by the staff, partners, volunteers, and supporters who bring our mission to life every day,” Morgan’s MAC Director of Community and Partner Engagement Sara Patton said. As a MAC partner, Employ 210 is proud to contribute to that mission, which is “to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and special needs through comprehensive and coordinated services in a centralized setting.” Bright and airy with a cheery color palette, the sprawling, one-stop service facility welcomes guests with a smiling six-foot bronze statue of Morgan Hartman (pictured), the namesake inspiration for the ultra-accessible theme park Morgan’s Wonderland and its ever-expanding campus.

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Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

09/30/2026

Employ 210 is offering a free, three-day training session designed to prepare participants to apply to work in the prep kitchen at Chick-fil-A on Kitty Hawk Road in Universal City. Taking place October 13-15 at Morgan’s MAC (Multi-Assistance Center), this training is designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals who are interested in building skills in customer service and food service.

Candidates should preferably have prior experience in food service or customer service reflected on their resume; be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment; have flexible task management and effective communication skills; be able to independently manage and schedule work shifts; and be comfortable on their feet for long hours during shifts.

If you are interested in registering for the training, please visit employ210.com/Events or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. And if you know someone who might be a good fit for this opportunity, please forward them this post!

TRAINING DETAILS
Tuesday, October 13 - Thursday, October 15, 1 - 4 p.m.
Morgan’s MAC (Multi-Assistance Center)
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr., SATX 78233

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

09/26/2026

Employ 210 recently joined the neurodivergent meetup group Neurospicy SA and other likeminded organizations for a meeting at Frost Tower in downtown San Antonio. Founded by Meredith Marks in 2024, Neurospicy SA earned nonprofit status this summer and is currently organizing its first board of directors. One of the meeting’s goals was to strategize collaborations between partnering organizations.

“It was a meeting of like-minded people who share the same goal,” Employ 210 Special Research Associate Kiana Leal explained. “There was a lot of overlap in our missions and we all support a community that is often overlooked. Meredith wanted to see how we could all collaborate to best support that community.”

So far, Employ 210 has collaborated with Neurospicy on three complementary training sessions covering resume building, job interview skills, and pulling from a “story bank” during an interview.

“We were really intentional about it,” Leal said. “We discussed editing and formatting your resume for the job you’re applying for. We went over job searches, key responsibilities, and determining how you could be an asset. We also covered how to pull from past experiences and articulate what’s on your resume. Interviews often ask job candidates about a time they had to resolve a conflict. We talked about the importance of already having that in your story bank. So when they ask you those questions, it’s less nerve-racking.”

These tailored sessions have brought to light ways Employ 210 and Neurospicy can complement one another, and we’re excited to continue customizing training for the organization.

“One of the things that we’ve noticed is that Employ 210 participants struggle with interviews,” Leal continued. “We can teach them job skills all day long, but they may not be getting socialization practice. So we’ve been encouraging our participants to attend a Neurospicy SA meetup. Then they’re getting socialization practice without even realizing it — and that can generalize to different environments, such as an interview or a workplace. And that helps us maintain the skills we teach in our trainings.”

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

09/24/2026

Many thanks to Texas Public Radio News Desk Assistant Jackie Velez for this thoughtful article highlighting our San Antonio Disability Research Forum, which featured presentations by Employ 210 team members Dr. John Davis, Sierra Hernandez, Ashley Labay, Dr. Humberto Pena, and Dr. Hannah MacNaul, and culminated with the presentation of Community Recognition Awards.

In her work for TPR, Velez has contributed to the daily call-in program “The Source,” helped produce general stories for the TPR Newsroom and written about topics relevant to San Antonio’s disability community — including the social organization Neurospicy SA, the Texas Parasport Games, and accessibility improvements at the Magik Theatre. Keep up the good work, Jackie Velez!

Texas Public Radio

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240046

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