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Toronto Hosts Sold-Out Career Fair for Job Seekers with Autism

10/19/2025

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On October 17, 2025, Toronto held a sold-out career fair for job seekers with autism at the Metro Hall Convention Centre.
Co-founders Xavier Pinto and Neil Forester aim to assist individuals like Pinto's nonverbal son in finding meaningful employment.
Attendees, including 19-year-old Frank Barbera, highlighted the significance of such events for fostering independence.
Ontario’s Minister of Community Services, Michael Parsa, commended employers for their dedication to diversifying talent.
The event addresses the employment gap, as only 62% of working-age adults with disabilities were employed in 2022.

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Story summary

On October 17, 2025, Toronto held a sold-out career fair for job seekers with autism at the Metro Hall Convention Centre.
Co-founders Xavier Pinto and Neil Forester aim to assist individuals like Pinto's nonverbal son in finding meaningful employment.
Attendees, including 19-year-old Frank Barbera, highlighted the significance of such events for fostering independence.
Ontario’s Minister of Community Services, Michael Parsa, commended employers for their dedication to diversifying talent.
The event addresses the employment gap, as only 62% of working-age adults with disabilities were employed in 2022.