May 16th 11 Posted by Barbara

Career Solutions, Inc. – an Autism Job Resource in Nebraska

From a parent-organized organization started in 1993 to provide supported employment services to individuals with disabilities, Career Solutions, Inc. now includes an educational and independent living services to its clients. There are four components of Career Solutions, Inc.’s supported employment services: job development, job placement, job coaching and on-going, follow-up support. They... read more

Apr 21st 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Nathan’s job – An Autism Job Story

I, Scott Williams, did an email interview with Nathan Levine about his job. Nathan’s mom answered for him as he is non verbal. Nathan is a Steward at the Hilton Hotel in Austin,Tx.  Nathan has worked there for almost 4 years. His duties are : cleans, sorts and returns dishware to the food line so that the chefs can have clean dishes to use. Nathan likes spraying of the dishes because he likes... read more

Apr 14th 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Michael’s job – An Autism Job Story

I , Michael , work at Inspire Behavior offices in Cedar Park, TX. I have many duties: vacuuming, clean windows and doors, get the days mail, checking off what I have done on the to do list, make copies, laminate and file. I use the money from my job to buy lunch on Fun Friday outings and to help my mom with groceries at home. In the future I plan to volunteer at a local library and then get a paid... read more

Apr 11th 11 Posted by Barbara

PBS “Autism Today” Series to air soon

“…what is going to happen when a huge cohort of American teenagers with autism reach 21. And that will happen over the next few years. One person described it as a freight train about to run into the social services system. When you reach 21, the federal mandate for free education for disabilities ends. And there are very few services. So some people have described it as they’re... read more

Mar 10th 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Updated Nitro Swim Story

This month is my Nitro swim job 1 year anniversary. I wipe the bleachers, I locate lost found items and clean the parking lot, finger pint time clock.  i have 2 work shirts. -contributed by Scott in Texas. To see Scott’s first Jobs4Autism post, click HERE. For more information on Nitro Swim Center, click HERE. read more

Jan 18th 11 Posted by Barbara

Job Coach Needed in San Francisco Bay Area – an Asperger’s Request

My son is 35 yrs. old, has a BFA in art, and cannot find help with his learning disabilities and a job coach. He was fired from a major coffee house and an  auto repair job.  He is intelligent, diligent, responsible, and very honest.  He has Asperger’s or high-functioning autism, and the job counselors here help developmentally disabled adults who don’t have Asperger’s. How can... read more