Empowering Young Neurodiverse Adults
The Skyler M. Murphy Creative Futures Foundation was born from Skyler’s love of imagination and innovation.
We want to continue that spark by helping young, neurodivergent people find their creative voice by providing resources, support, and opportunities to achieve.
Our core program is designed to uplift, support, and inspire
SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE:
A structured mentorship for neurodivergent young adults offering the basic parameters
to create and manage an individual’s own portfolio using modern crafting equipment.
OUR OFFERING TO PARTICIPANTS
- 3D Printing
- Create tangible models
- Interface with CAD programs
- Encourage iterative design for problem-solving, making abstract concepts real and building critical skills.
- Laser Engraving
- Students can work with multiple materials – like wood, acrylic, ceramic or glass
- Branding, graphic imaging, signage
- Packaging development
- Branded Merchandise
- Customization
- Digital image creation
- Produce shirts, hats, mugs, pens, and other novelty items.
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to provide a makerspace workshop that will offer inclusive, creative, and empowering pathways to help neurodivergent young adults gain creative, technical, and entrepreneurial skills needed to achieve meaningful work and independent living.
Our vision is a community where neurodivergent young adults have access to opportunities that build a lasting sense of pride, purpose, and independence.
We can provide resources, support, and access to various markets to help achieve goals. Your support enables us to expand our impact and reach more youth in need.