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Grand Junction, CO 2024

Reflecting on a Day of Empowerment and Connection: The Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo

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August 10, 2024

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About the Event

On August 10, 2024, the Grand Junction Convention Center hosted the Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo, a free community event supporting neurodivergent individuals of all ages, including those with autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and more. Families, individuals, professionals, and advocates came together to access resources, meet local providers, and attend educational presentations designed to increase understanding and support across the lifespan.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Vendors

This event was made possible through the generous support of our Hero Sponsor, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, and our Visionary Sponsors: Horizon Neuropsychological Services LLC, Oliver Behavioral Consultants, and Pulse Line Collaborative Training LLC. Their partnership played a key role in ensuring the Expo remained accessible to the entire community.

In addition to our sponsors, a wide range of vendors and community partners contributed essential information and services. Organizations such as the Autism Society of Colorado, Adaptive Heroes, Colorado Discover Ability, ScenicView Academy and Mesa County Libraries helped create an environment where attendees could connect directly with experts in mental health, adaptive recreation, educational supports, care coordination, and more. Families explored opportunities for therapy, vocational rehabilitation, adaptive technology, inclusive travel, and other crucial services.

Informative Presentations

The event featured a series of expert-led presentations offered by the IM Learning Institute and Pulse Line Collaborative Training. Topics included ADHD simulation, cognitive behavioral strategies, and neurodevelopmental evaluation processes. Dr. Katrina Katen and Andrew Katen of Individual Matters, LLC, shared practical insights and tools for understanding and supporting neurodivergent learners.

A standout session was a two-hour presentation by Ali Thompson of Pulse Line Collaborative Training LLC, a former law enforcement professional. Her session focused on improving interactions between first responders and individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions. Attendees gained valuable strategies for fostering safer, more informed, and more respectful interactions.

A Lasting Impact

The Grand Junction event underscored the power of community and the importance of accessible, high-quality resources for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Through vendor connections, presentations, and meaningful conversations, attendees left with new insights, tools, and pathways for support. We extend our sincere thanks to Rocky Mountain Health Plans, Horizon Neuropsychological Services LLC, Oliver Behavioral Consultants, Pulse Line Collaborative Training LLC, and every vendor, presenter, and attendee who helped make this event impactful for the Western Slope community.

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"We’ve been using Untitled to kick start every new project and can’t imagine working without it."
Candice Wu
Product Manager, Sisyphus
"We’ve been using Untitled to kick start every new project and can’t imagine working without it."
Candice Wu
Product Manager, Sisyphus

"I think all of my questions and potential current needs were met!"

Attendee
2025

"I like that people talked directly to ME, and not to the support person I brought with me about me."

Attendee
2025

"Absolutely love this event! As a retired OT, it was great to see so many services available in the Grand Valley."

Attendee
2025

"I really liked that a sensory break area was offered, and thought I would need to go, but ended up regulating pretty well."

Attendee
2025

"Many seemed interested and capable of helping adults with neurodiversity."

Attendee
2025

"Thank you for all of the work and great experiences you provided. My daughter and I enjoyed it very much."

Attendee
2025

"I was very impressed. I have recommended many families I work with to attend next year if it is in Grand Junction again."

Attendee
2025

"Great vendors – great products and very nice and the swag was awesome!"

Attendee
2025

"Please keep doing this. I will tell EVERYONE about it for next year because it was so beneficial."

Attendee
2025

"So much knowledge gained just from walking around and talking to experienced people."

Attendee
2025

"It was well organized and our booth placement was good. There was a great variety of resources that covered most every need."

Vendor
2025

"There were so many amazing resources it was really great to see the community come together and in a cool and comfortable environment."

Vendor
2025

"Great job hosting and putting the event together, truly the best networking event I've been to."

Vendor
2025

"I am very grateful to have been a part of this expo. It has helped me grow my business tremendously!"

Vendor
2025

"This was such a well-attended expo and we had possibly the most engagement with families that we've ever had at an event."

Vendor
2025

"I was swamped with interest and ended up with 40+ names on my sign up sheet."

Vendor
2025

"We have had two families already come tour the school since the expo last week!"

Vendor
2025

"Always good to capture the instant desire rather than requiring folks to go to a website to learn about us."

Vendor
2025

“We loved seeing the characters, the fact that it was indoors and how well organized it was.”

Attendee
2024

“The product demos were accessible and very effective, most of the booths were easy to tell the function of the vendor, and all the vendors were very informative.”

Attendee
2024

“It was an honor to see the organizer there. Thank you so much for putting this on.”

Attendee
2024

“I appreciated the diverse vendors and how they serve both the child and adult neurodiverse populations.”

Attendee
2024

“I attend to network for my podcast and recruit guest interviews. I really appreciated meeting so many wonderful people at these events. I appreciate that each resource fair has a different variety of vendors making each event a new experience.”

Attendee
2024

“Loved the 4 abbreviated seminars providing excellent information on neurodivergent struggles people face everyday. Many great booths with so many great resources. Thank you for offering this event on the western slope to provide resources for our folks.”

Attendee
2024

“We are so thankful to have been a part of the event! We met so many amazing people and learned about a lot of resources in our valley."

Vendor
2024

“Wonderful space/location, good number of people to connect with - families and other providers!”

Vendor
2024

“We weren't sure what to expect, and were pleasantly surprised. We reached many people we don't see in other arenas.”

Vendor
2024

“Great location and turnout!”

Vendor
2024

“It was so well organized that there was barely any stress (for us) leading up to it!”

Vendor
2024

“All the vendors I talked to were cheerful and helpful.”

Attendee
2024

“It was awesome to see the variety of vendors and resources available. It was nice to be able to meet people in person to talk instead of calling around and perusing websites.”

Attendee
2024

“There were many families there genuinely interested in finding new services/resources for their children.”

Vendor
2024

“Really pleased with the networking opportunity!”

Vendor
2024

“Plenty of space! We had a great location, though I think any location would have been good.”

Vendor
2024

“This is my community so it's great to see families I can work with that live close by. Thank you for having the event inside!”

Vendor
2024

"Very well organized, easy to get in and set-up, sharing resources with and meeting other professionals, variety of options available, fun atmosphere, meeting families and being a part of the community."

Vendor
2024

"We got steady traffic, and many of the people who visited us were people we wanted to connect with. I liked the spaciousness of the venue."

Vendor
2024

"There was a strong mixture of attendees who were ready to receive info about our services, as well as productive connections with fellow vendors."

Vendor
2024

“I really appreciated that vendors seemed genuinely interested in offering information and not just there for the "sales." I thought this event was well-planned and probably one of the most helpful and organized events I've been to!

Attendee
2024

“I had really good conversations with multiple vendors, some recognizing a need different than they were serving and recommending another vendor also represented. Very knowledgeable. The entire event exceeded my expectations.”

Attendee
2024

“There were so many different vendors that appealed to all kinds of abilities and age groups. The cosplay characters walking around were so much fun!”

Attendee
2024

“I felt welcomed by everyone and the amount of support I received was indescribable!”

Attendee
2004

"This was an incredible event, and I think it was extremely meaningful for the Neurodiversity Community. I was amazed by the turnout from both vendors and attendees"

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2024

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