Our Stomping Ground

🎉 We are incredibly grateful to have received The Chamber ALX’s Disability Awareness Award, presented by the US Senate Federal Credit Union! 🏆 This Commitment to Disability Award celebrates our efforts in advocating for our disabled friends in the Alexandria community. A huge thank you to everyone who supports our mission of inclusion and empowerment. Together, we make a difference! From left to right Joseph Haggerty, President & CEO of The Chamber ALX, Margot Greenlee, Executive Director OSG, Paula Manion, Founding Chair OSG, and Ty Ford, Director, Self Advocacy Representative OSG. #DisabilityAwareness #CommunitySupport #OurStompingGround #TheChamberALX

Our events page is your go-to spot to discover everything we've got going on from workshops to social gatherings, craft making to book clubs, there really is something for everyone. Join us and be part of the fun: https://lnkd.in/g9BihSV7

We believe that every individual's unique mind is a vital part of what makes up any community. Embracing neurodiversity means recognizing and celebrating the different ways people think, learn, and interact with the world. Just as biodiversity strengthens ecosystems, neurodiversity enriches our human experience, fostering innovation, empathy, and resilience. Join us as we continue creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s talents and perspectives are valued and where every form of wiring can thrive. Learn more about how OSG makes a difference by visiting https://lnkd.in/e5wzcS8b ❤️

July is Disability Pride Month! Join us as we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diverse abilities of all people. We invite you to share your stories, learn from one another, and never stop advocating for inclusivity! Learn how you can get involved by visiting disabilityempowerment.org. 💪❤️ And to find out more about OSG, head over to ourstompingground.org

Good food and great company = wonderful experiences! 🍔❤️ OSG celebrates the friendships and connections that make our communities so vibrant and special. Join us in creating more memories and spreading joy. 🙌 Check out our upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/g9BihSV7

The Arden is another one of our inclusive communities. Located in Alexandria, VA, the building is steps from the Huntington Metro and provides residents easy access to bus transit routes, shopping, jobs, and amenities. A diverse demographic lends itself to wonderful dining and grocery options from countries worldwide, including El Salvador, Honduras, Russia, Greece, and Germany. Say hi 👋 if you are one of our residents in the comments below! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wUL0gm.

What makes OSG so special? Well, there's loads of reasons but hands down one of the most important is the fabulous group of people who make up our communities! Each person embodies the spirit of community, inclusion, and joy that defines us. Whether cooking, gaming or just hanging out, we're definitely stronger together.

One significant advantage of an inclusive work culture is that it nurtures diversity of thought, various work approaches, innovation, and creativity. In 2022, Deloitte Insights featured the article A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats, which found that teams, including neurodivergent professionals in certain roles, can be 30% more productive than those without them. Skills such as visual thinking, meticulous attention to detail, pattern recognition, visual memory, and creative thinking can reveal ideas or opportunities that teams might otherwise overlook. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3UZLw4F.

Did you know that we offer tons of resources to find accessible housing? Finding the right home can feel overwhelming and scary, but OSG is here to guide you through the process. In our experience, taking it one step at a time and enlisting the help of others will make everything feel that much easier. Visit https://lnkd.in/ew8yEybw to take the first step.

In the tech industry, many neurodivergent employees feel impacted by their conditions in the workplace and desire better inclusivity & accessibility. This article details the findings of a global survey carried out on behalf of #ChangeTheFaceAllliance by Colt, Nokia, Samsung, and Vodafone. The research found that for neurodivergent people, company culture, workplace environment, and systems can exacerbate impairments in recruitment and everyday working life. #ChangeTheFace is an industry-wide initiative calling on change makers to join and take action to increase diversity and inclusion in tech. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bv8xTP.