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United Spinal Association: Employment Search, Entrepreneurship & Technology Day (New York)

October 29 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Promotional flyer for United Spinal Association’s event “Power Your Path: Employment Search, Entrepreneurship & Tech Day.” The flyer includes event details — Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET at 345 Park Avenue South, New York City. The text highlights: “Discover tools, tech & talent to shape your future” and mentions a special demonstration of the Wandercraft Exoskeleton. On the right side, there’s an image of a person using the robotic exoskeleton device. Logos for United Spinal Association and Wandercraft appear at the top and bottom.

Join United Spinal Association for an informative program designed to help you better understand employment support and services available through the Pathways to Employment Program, along with a special technology demonstration from Wandercraft.

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET
Location: 345 Park Avenue South (Corner of E 26th Street), New York, NY
Register: jotform.com/252086052468055

What to Expect:

  • Employment Presentation & Panel Discussion:
    Learn key strategies to support your career journey
  • Wandercraft Technology Demonstration:
    See the latest exoskeletal robots in action, with limited opportunities to try them yourself!

Event Agenda

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • Lilly Kofler, Global Head of Marketing & Communications, Wandercraft
  • Matthew Castelluccio, VP of Community Support, United Spinal Association

 

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Pathways to Employment Presentation Presenter: Lesly St. Louis

  • Resume Writing Tips
  • Interviewing with Confidence (incl. Disability Disclosure)
  • Navigating Workplace Accommodations & the Interactive Process
  • Leveraging Workforce Development Programs Takeaways: Resume templates Accommodation request guidance Q&A included

 

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Breakout Session & Networking

  • Connect in small groups and 1:1 conversation with program staff, mentors, and peers
  • Share personal goals, resources, and employment interests

 

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break & Resource Exchange

  • Share helpful apps, accessibility tools, and employment resources in chat

 

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Panel: Employment & Entrepreneurship – Building Accessible Futures

  • Zachary Triano: KMPG, Data Engineer
  • Doug McCullogh: Long Time Supply Chain manager & Disability Employment Resource Group at Johnson & Johnson, Best Selling Amazon Author.

Topics:

  • Turning lived experience into innovation
  • Overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship
  • Accessibility in business & tech
  • Open Q&A

 

1:45 PM – 2:55 PM | Networking Lounge + Try Exoskeletal Technology

  • Explore assistive technology demos
  • Connect with other job seekers, entrepreneurs, and mentors

 

Interested in trying out the exoskeleton? We can accommodate 3–4 participants for 15–20 minutes each. Priority will be given to those traveling farther away. A 15-minute pre-screening with a physical therapist is required in advance to ensure safety and efficiency.

 

2:55 PM – 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Next Steps

  • Lilly Kofler & Lesly St. Louis Announcements
  • New tech partnerships
  • Job openings & employer connections
  • Monthly Employment Resource Group
  • Work Readiness & Entrepreneur Programs

Parking Information:

Commercial street parking is available at and around the venue with a commercial vehicle or NYC PPPD permit.  Nearby parking garages are also available. We recommend using SpotHero to find discounted rates. If there’s interest, we can inquire about a special rate at a nearby partner garage.

Details

Date:
October 29
Time:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Venue

Cure
345 Park Avenue South (Corner of E 26th Street)
New York, NY United States + Google Map

Organizer

345 Park Avenue South (Corner of E 26th Street), New York, NY
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