The Specialist People Foundation works to enable one million jobs for people with autism and similar challenges through social entrepreneurship, corporate sector engagement and a global change in mind-set.
The foundation owns Specialisterne Denmark and the Specialisterne trademark. Specialisterne Denmark, which translates from Danish as “the specialists”, is a social innovation company providing IT consultancy services, where most of the employees are people with autism.
It is with great pride that we can reveal that Specialisterne Foundation, Inc. has now formed in the USA. Incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation will drive and support the adoption of the Specialisterne model across the United States, and … Continue reading
The Specialisterne model continues to spread to more locations around the world, and we are delighted to announce that Specialisterne Austria is now an officially registered association. Local Coordinator Stephan Dorfmeister is leading the operation and is already in full … Continue reading
Specialisterne Opens for Business in Switzerland Specialisterne launched in Switzerland today October 20 2011, following Denmark, Scotland and Iceland to become the third licensee of the Specialisterne model. Specialisterne Switzerland, led by CEO Thomas van der Stad, celebrated the launch … Continue reading
There are very few people in this world who can call themselves an Ashoka Globalizer. Here at Specialist People Foundation, we are proud to say that Founder and Chairman of the Board, and Ashoka Fellow since 2010, Thorkil Sonne is … Continue reading
The global demand for the Specialisterne concept is growing at an impressive pace! We are currently in talks with several social entrepreneurs in numerous locations around the world; all interested in starting up Specialisterne in their country. In order to … Continue reading
On June 21-22, 1,000 leading changemakers, social entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, public figures, corporate leaders and media players gathered at Versailles, France for the Ashoka Changemakers Conference. See what Thorkild Sonne had to say. See more here
With the support of the European Commission, Specialist People Foundation aims to improve opportunities for people with autism, to include – rather than exclude – them in society in Poland, the UK, Spain and Germany. The project will conduct feasibility … Continue reading
Specialisterne Iceland have recently been presented with the Pioneers Award by Iceland’s National Association for People with Disabilities. The award, which is presented annually, to individuals or organizations that help break down walls for people with disabilities and thus help them to live fuller lives, was presented by Iceland’s Minister for Education, Science and Culture Katrin Jakobsdottir. Specialisterne Iceland were one of three recipients for this year’s award.
“We’re delighted,” says Specialisterne Iceland General Manager Bjarni Torfi. “This award will help increase focus nationally on what we are trying to achieve in Specialisterne. It shines a light on our profile and will help us establish new contacts so we can continue to grow our business.”