2023 On-Line Auction begins in April 18
"The world needs all types of minds"
Temple Grandin
A unique opportunity to Light Up a Life
Where it all began...
In 2021 a grass roots initiative was kindled in the lighting industry. Folks came together to form a fundraising initiative called Lights on the Spectrum. It is a simple yet powerful idea…to inspire our colleagues in the lighting industry (those of us with careers that involve the Spectrum of Light) to help people who are on the Autism Spectrum.
The specific intention is to make a positive and noticeable improvement for Neurodiverse people in the area of their employment. Unemployment rates for people on the Autism Spectrum are in the range of 80%. It’s ironic that the rate is so high, given that there is a huge number of available jobs in America. Something is just not right. Valuable talent is being wasted. An opportunity is being squandered.
Lights on the Spectrum brings together:
Lighting Industry Professionals + the Autism Society of America
to improve the lives of People on the Spectrum
About Us
Lights on the Spectrum
Lighting Industry People
Lighting Industry People
A collaboration of:
Lighting Industry People
Lighting Industry People
Lighting Industry People
people working with the Spectrum of Light +
Autism Society
Lighting Industry People
Autism Society
empowering people on the Autism Spectrum
Loren Kessel
Loren Kessel
Loren Kessel
CEO Delta Light Group NA
Sam Koerbel
Loren Kessel
Loren Kessel
Founder & CEO Lytei
Laurie Berman
Loren Kessel
Kristen Kordecki
Licensed Psychologist
Kristen Kordecki
Kristen Kordecki
Kristen Kordecki
Commercial Projects Director,
LS Group
HG Chissell
Kristen Kordecki
Rachel Hawkins
Founder & CEO AEG
Rachel Hawkins
Kristen Kordecki
Rachel Hawkins
Occupational Therapist & Autism Advocate
Our Founder
Lights on the Spectrum was founded by Larry Berman, a lighting guy for most of his life. He's also the parent of an adult daughter who is on the Spectrum. Larry and his wife Laurie have been involved in the world of autism since their daughter was a young child. She is now married and is a licensed Occupational Therapist, and an Autism Self Advocate. She works in academic settings providing support, guidance, and inspiration to neurodiverse young adults.
Larry created Lights on the Spectrum as a vehicle to focus the vision, power, and energy of the global lighting community and make a brighter future for people on the Autism Spectrum in the specific area of successful employment.