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A new custom apparel and merchandise production facility is opening in Hackensack to create employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum.

nj.com

April 19, 2026

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Spectrum Designs is expanding into New Jersey with a new location opening in Hackensack on May 1, where more than 70 percent of employees are on the autism spectrum. Joining us now is CEO and co-founder Patrick Bardsley.

onnj.com

April 14, 2026

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Spectrum Designs, where more than 60% of employees are on the autism spectrum, is spotlighting the power of inclusive hiring while creating custom apparel and opportunities for a more diverse workforce.

CBS News

April 11, 2026

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Six new roles will launch in May as Spectrum Designs brings its autism-focused workforce model across state lines for the first time.

MSN

April 10, 2026

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Spectrum Designs, headquartered in Port Washington, New York, with 90 employees, most of them on the autism spectrum, is expected to launch a site in May in Hackensack, with six positions up for grabs, and hopefully 12 next year, co-founder and CEO Patrick Bardsley tells The Patch.

New Jersey 101.5

April 8, 2026

Press

A Long Island-based company plans to open a New Jersey site, creating jobs for neurodivergent workers in an underserved labor market.

patch.com

April 1, 2026

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Local employee recognized during NYS Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month

litimes.org

October 23, 2025

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Spectrum Designs Expands Nationally With Planned Florida Facility

Asicentral

October 20, 2025

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Spectrum Designs COO Tim Howe and Temple Grandin Honored with Leonard Nimoy “Live Long & Prosper” Tribute Award

LongIsland.com

October 14, 2025