I wanted to let you know about a new opportunity I am involved in. The Tony Richards Leadership Academy (yourleadershipacademy.org) launched fall of 2021. I am their curriculum developer and social connections creator. Needless to say, I am LOVING the opportunity to put together trainings and social opportunities specific to adults in the autism community. Currently everything we offer will be online using Zoom and Discord platforms.
I think the aspect of TRLA that is the most important is that everything we offer is put together by, with and for the autism community specifically and intentionally. Most classes have either a presenter or small group facilitator or curriculum designed by an autistic leader. We are highly embracing the “nothing about us without us” philosophy.
Another aspect that is unique to TRLA is that we are more akin to a membership than taking a class or two. Everyone will have as their first opportunity the Life Leadership Bootcamp. Life Leadership Bootcamp is designed for individuals living with autism/autistic adults to help them discover who they aspire to be, on their own terms, and guide them on how to take action to get there. It is a six-session course. You would exit that course with a very specific goal you choose and action steps specific to you of how to reach that goal.
Beyond those 6 weeks are then a full year of opportunities to keep connected. There will be discussion groups on topics generated by attendees to think-tank with others in the autism community. Our Discord community will also allow us opportunity for some pure social connecting (think Jackbox and other fun options!). Through our TRLA server we anticipate private groups specific to topics and fandoms of your choice and passion. There will be monthly opportunities for both the discussion groups and gaming, and unlimited access to topic specific rooms.
TRLA is all about creating and connecting leaders! The membership includes the initial 6-week Bootcamp and all the monthly social and discussion groups for $350. Membership also allows access to enroll in further courses. Our current list of courses and descriptions can be found here Courses - Tony Richards Leadership Academy (yourleadershipacademy.org). 100% of our courses are content from the autism community, with the majority of courses taught by autistic leaders.
I think the aspect of TRLA that is the most important is that everything we offer is put together by, with and for the autism community specifically and intentionally. Most classes have either a presenter or small group facilitator or curriculum designed by an autistic leader. We are highly embracing the “nothing about us without us” philosophy.
Another aspect that is unique to TRLA is that we are more akin to a membership than taking a class or two. Everyone will have as their first opportunity the Life Leadership Bootcamp. Life Leadership Bootcamp is designed for individuals living with autism/autistic adults to help them discover who they aspire to be, on their own terms, and guide them on how to take action to get there. It is a six-session course. You would exit that course with a very specific goal you choose and action steps specific to you of how to reach that goal.
Beyond those 6 weeks are then a full year of opportunities to keep connected. There will be discussion groups on topics generated by attendees to think-tank with others in the autism community. Our Discord community will also allow us opportunity for some pure social connecting (think Jackbox and other fun options!). Through our TRLA server we anticipate private groups specific to topics and fandoms of your choice and passion. There will be monthly opportunities for both the discussion groups and gaming, and unlimited access to topic specific rooms.
TRLA is all about creating and connecting leaders! The membership includes the initial 6-week Bootcamp and all the monthly social and discussion groups for $350. Membership also allows access to enroll in further courses. Our current list of courses and descriptions can be found here Courses - Tony Richards Leadership Academy (yourleadershipacademy.org). 100% of our courses are content from the autism community, with the majority of courses taught by autistic leaders.
