Diverse Minds. Unlimited Futures.

At Tech Unlimited, “neurodiverse” refers to students who think and learn differently because of neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and developmental variations. It’s a way of recognizing that there are many natural and valid ways for brains to work.

More about our language choices
Tech Unlimited prefers the terms “neurodiverse” and “students who learn differently” because they are inclusive of the wide range of neurological differences in our student community. These terms are also connected to the Neurodiversity Rights Movement, which frames autism and other differences as a normal part of human diversity. At the same time, we recognize that everyone has individual preferences for how they describe themselves. You may also see a mix of identity-first language (e.g. “autistic students”) and person-first language (e.g. “students with disabilities” or “students with ADHD”) on our website. We sometimes use this broader range of terms so that people outside of Tech Unlimited can easily find our programs and resources.

Tech Unlimited serves children and young adults ages 10 to 24 who have been diagnosed with disabilities, including but not limited to ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing and Auditory Processing Disorder, Anxiety, OCD, Executive Functioning Challenges, Dyslexia, and other language-based learning disabilities. Most students have an IEP or a 504 Plan and are able to function mostly independently in a classroom-like environment. Participants generally have medium to high levels of both receptive and expressive language and exhibit little to no behavioral issues.

Students often come from Department of Education schools or specialized classrooms that are inclusive, integrated, or follow a 12:1:1 or 8:1:1 model. We provides a supportive learning environment with a lead tech teacher, assistant teacher, a 4:1 counselor ratio, and a social worker in every classroom. We do not offer 1:1 support in our programs. We are not specifically trained to support nonverbal students. Students who are medically fragile and require clinical care or nursing support during program hours are not appropriate for our setting. For in-person workshops, the staff are not able to manage extremely expressive or physical behaviors. Students who display violent or significantly aggressive behavior will be asked to leave the program and will be refunded for any unused workshop days. This policy exists to protect the safety and well-being of all students and staff.

No prior technology experience is required to participate in Tech Knowledge programs. However, some Career Ladder programs such as the Digital Agency, CRISP, and CRISP Lab, which require a higher level of tech ability, students may not participate without previous tech experience. To join the Digital Agency, an application and demonstration of some tech knowledge are required. The Career Ready Summer Internship Program is an invite-only program.

If you are unsure whether your child’s needs or behaviors are appropriate for a Tech Unlimited setting, please contact us at [email protected] before registering. Tech Unlimited reserves the right to deny service to a participant if we determine that their needs exceed the level of support our program is able to provide. If an in-person workshop does not seem like the right fit, we encourage families to explore our virtual options.

We are proud to partner with The Ability Project at NYU Tandon and must comply with the building’s security protocol. Once enrolled, you will be contacted if further information is needed.

Tech Unlimited offers financial aid. Please go to the Programs section of this website to find the Financial Aid Application. Once you fill it out you will receive an email in regard to financial aid amount and the code to use to enroll your child. We make sure no student is turned away due to financial challenges.

Multi-session programs are non-refundable. Single-session programs may be exchanged for another single-session program. In the event of a medical emergency, a doctor’s note is required.