Exceptional Minds (EM) is a nonprofit vocational
school & working studio that prepares young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in digital
animation & visual effects. The school is totally focused on meaningful employment for individuals on the
autism spectrum. They strive to instill the lifelong problem solving & social skills necessary for their students to become self-sufficient, productive members of society. Graduates go on to careers in the digital
arts fields, either as employees for outside companies or on contract for the EM Studio. EM realizes employment is the gateway to independence, stability & self esteem
for people in general and especially true for those with autism.