Humanities 101 Foundation
The Humanities 101 Foundation was founded by and for late-diagnosed autistic adults. We celebrate human diversity and the human experience by exploring and appreciating stories and experiences to cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper connection for all humans.
We offer human-centered research and support to harness the untapped potential and ultimately illuminate the beauty of the human experience through compassion and understanding.
We strive to provide neurodivergent empowerment and acceptance education and outreach to the global community. We also seek to provide support and resources to autists, their families, and their communities. We believe that access and belonging leads to a stronger community.
Mission
Our mission is to aid organizations in fostering an approachable community for their stakeholders.
We celebrate human diversity and the human experience by exploring and appreciating stories and experiences to cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper connection for all humans.
We offer human-centered research and support to harness the untapped potential and ultimately illuminate the beauty of the human experience through compassion and understanding.
Meet the Founder
Dr. Adam “Doc” Hazlett
Executive Director
Dr. Hazlett has a doctorate in Humanities (focusing on the ideas of belonging/exclusion in society and community), a masters in philosophical theory, a master’s in English literature and languages.
He holds a non-traditional, self-directed bachelor’s from Ohio University and graduate certificates from University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Social Work in Disability Inclusion and Equitable Design and another from Florida State University in the Fundamentals of Neurodiversity.
He has also earned multiple certifications in UX and UI focusing on all aspects of inclusion and accessibility. He has been Principal Investigator on a series of grants between University of Michigan, Henry Ford College, and the Mellon Foundation to innovate humanities education in Michigan and the United States at large.
He currently serves as Fenton Public Schools representative on Genesee County’s Intermediate School District’s Special Education Advisory Board. He also was recently appointed by the State of Michigan and the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council as a member of the Self-Advocates of Michigan Board of Directors, serving as public relations director. As an autistic individual himself, he has not only professional experience, but also has personal, lived experience.
Volunteers
The Humanities 101 Foundation would like thank the numerous individuals who have participated in our volunteer accessible advocacy practices and have a direct impact on the autism inclusion outreach we provide.
Partnerships
Spark Good
Grant Provider
Fidgettee
Accessible Apparel Company