Past Events

• 11/21/2019 Speaker
  Redmond, WABeacon Church Initiative: Table Talk

  Steve speaks about the social model of depression as a framework to help disabled people move from surviving to thriving.
  

• 9/26-27/2019 Speaker
  Olympia, WASpectrum Lights Inclusion Summit

  
  

• 9/26-27/2019 Speaker
  Olympia, WASpectrum Lights Inclusion Summit

  
  

• 7/7/2019 Keynote Speaker
  Redmond, WAPrivate Disability Event

  Steve speaks to disabled people about disability theology.
  

• 5/18/2019 Keynote Speaker
  Redmond, WAPrivate Training

  Steve speaks on disability theology and the essential kingdom work of disability inclusion.
  

• 5/3/2019 Panelist
  Tacoma, WAInfant and Early Childhood Conference 2019

  As a panelist, Steve presented and answered questions on sensory and cognitive inclusion in the public space.
  

• 4/26/2019 Keynote Speaker
  Puget Sound, WAPrivate Event

  Steve gives a keynote presentation to private attendees.
  

• 3/6/2019 Trainer
  Washington StatePrivate Corporate Training

  Steve speaks and does Q&A with the cast of an upcoming professional theater production.
  

• 11/26/2018 Trainer
  Woodinville, WAPrivate Corporate Training

  Steve speaks to social workers about Autism and trauma.
  

• 10/11/2018 Speaker
  Redmond, WARotary Club of Redmond

  Steve speaks to Redmond Rotarians about Autism in the small to midsize business workplace.
  

• 12/5/2017 Speaker
  Irvine, CAPrivate Corporate Training

  
  

• 11/28/2017 Speaker
  Santa Ana, CAARM Parenting and Sharing Series

  Steve speaks to a packed room of Autistic individuals and parents about Autism, careers, and finding our paths.
  

• 11/15/2017 Speaker
  Long Beach, CACal-State Long Beach

  Steve speaks to future educators about Autism, neurodiversity, and transition.
  

• 11/10-11/2017 Speaker
  Salt Lake City, UTBig Mountain Dev & Data Conference

  Steve speaks to attendees about Autism, neurodiversity, and leadership principles he's learned while building an Autism-friendly company.
  

• 10/27/2017 Keynote Speaker
  WashingtonPrivate Event - Military Audience

  Steve gives a keynote presentation to private attendees.
  

• 10/26/2017 Keynote Speaker
  Redmond, WAContinuing the Conversation: Rethinking Autism

  Open to the public, Steve gives a keynote presentation about Autism and neurodiversity to increase understanding, dispel myths, and explore how Autistic individuals can achieve rich and fulfilling lives.
  

• 10/21/2017 Speaker
  Bellevue, WAAutistics Present: A Symposium on Autistic Culture and Identity

  Steve highlights software tools to help with time management, prioritization, organization skills, memory, and other executive function challenges experience by neurodivergent people.
  

• 9/13/2017 Trainer
  Orange, CAPrivate Corporate Training

  
  

• 8/21/2017 Keynote Speaker
  Orange, CASantiago Canyon District Professional Development Week

  Steve speaks to Santiago Canyon Community College District faculty and staff during Professional Development Week about understanding and supporting Autistic students.
  

• 8/9/2017 Speaker
  OnlineMicrosoft MVP Community

  Speaking to the global Microsoft MVP community, Steve shares valuable leadership lessons he’s learning while building an inclusive, Autism-friendly company.
  

• 6/22/2017 Panelist
  San Diego, CASan Diego Startup Week

  Diversity comes from all walks of life. This panel opens a dialogue to discuss the advantages that come from employing the neurodivergent as well as the challenges and merits of addressing their needs.
  

• 6/1/2017 Keynote Speaker
  CaliforniaPrivate Event - Military Audience

  Steve gives a keynote presentation to private attendees.
  

• 4/29/2017 Speaker
  Kalamazoo, MIKalamazooX

  Steve speaks to conference attendees on leadership lessons learned while building an inclusive, Autism-friendly company.
  

• 4/24/2017 Keynote Speaker
  Dana Point, CACalifornia WorkAbility 1 Region Annual Conference

  Steve gives a keynote presentation to educators at California's WorkAbility 1 Region's annual conference.
  

• 3/31/2017 Guest
  Laguna Beach, CAKX 93.5 FM - Carolines Cause Corner

  Steve joins other guests in talking about Autism, education, and transition.
  

• 3/22/2017 Speaker
  Brea, CABrea-Olinda High School

  Steve speaks to faculty and staff about Autism and Neurodiversity.
  

• 3/16/2017 Speaker
  Fullerton, CACalifornia State University, Fullerton

  Steve speaks to Special Education students about Autism.
  

• 3/8/2017 Speaker
  Irvine, CAGuest Speaker at SoCal IT Roundtable

  Steve talks to local business leaders about neurodiversity and leadership in the technology space.
  

• 3/3-4/2017 Speaker
  San Diego, CA34th Annual Cal-TASH Conference

  Steve talks to attendees about re-framing Autism to create success and happiness for students.
  

• 3/2/2017 Speaker
  Playa Vista, CAIAMCP SoCal

  Steve speaks to Microsoft Partners about neurodiversity, leadership, and the business benefits of hiring neurodiverse and disabled people.
  

• 2/24/2017 Trainer
  Orange, CAPrivate Corporate Training

  
  

• 2/22/2017 Panelist
  Costa Mesa, CAEntrepreneurship Panel @ Microsoft Store

  Steve joins a panel of entrepreneurs to share stories, best practices, and answer your questions.
  

• 2/20/2017 Speaker
  Mission Viejo, CANeurodiversity and Entrepreneurship @ Microsoft Store

  Hosted by the Microsoft Store, Steve speaks to attendees during National Entrepreneurship Week about entrepreneurship, hiring neurodiverse people, and his own journey as a neurodivergent entrepreneur.
  

• 2/2/2017 Panelist
  Agoura Hills, CAAutism Panel - Town Hall Meeting - Needs in Autism Today

  A person-centered forum to determine what actual resources, services, and supports people with developmental disabilities in our community need or are lacking to be more productive, self-determined, self-sufficient, and independent individuals.
  

• 1/2/2017 Speaker
  Irvine, CAStanbridge College

  Steve speaks to Occupational Therapy students during Grand Rounds.
  

• 11/3/2016 Speaker
  San Juan Capistrano, CAOrange County Adult Transition Task Force

  Steve speaks to 60+ high school special educators from school districts all over the region.
  

• 9/16/2016 Speaker
  Irvine, CAEducator's Forum at Irvine Valley College

  Steve speaks to 30 higher educators from area colleges and universities.
  

• 8/29/2016 Speaker
  Tustin, CAParent's Night at Life College OC

  Steve speaks to 20 parents of Autistic young people.
  

• 3/26/2016 Speaker
  Tustin, CAEthos Group

  Steve speaks to local business executives about the business benefits of hiring Autistic and disabled people.
  

• 8/12/2015 Speaker
  Irvine, CA1 Million Cups Irvine

  Steve speaks to local entrepreneurs and startup professionals about the business benefits of hiring Autistic and disabled people.
  

• 8/6-1/1 Speaker/Sponsor
  Irvine, CAIAMCP SoCal

  Steve speaks to 70+ Microsoft Partners about the business benefits of hiring Autistic and disabled people.