Nov 23rd 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism: Coming of Age documentary

Sponsored by Mass Mutual Financial Group and produced by public television station WGBY in Springfield, Massachusetss, the documentary “Autism: Coming of Age ” raises awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. The documentary is, in part, a follow-up to the December 2008 “Easter Seals Living with Autism” study, conducted by Harris Interactive and... read more

Oct 17th 11 Posted by Barbara

Jay Nolan Community Services – a California autism resource

“…with the right kinds of support and assistance – individuals with disabilities can and should pursue their hopes and dreams and live their lives to the fullest potential as active members of their communities.” In 1975 members of the Autism Society of Los Angeles established Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, providing care for... read more

Oct 4th 11 Posted by Barbara

House of Possibilities – an autism job program

House of Possibilities in Easton, Massachusetts provides support to children and adults living with developmental challenges, including autism. Their vision is “to break the barriers of what people think is possible for those with special needs.” Besides their many children’s programs, they also offer many individualized programs for adults, including a new, integrated work and... read more

Aug 12th 11 Posted by Barbara

McIntosh Farmstead – Hoping to Provide Job and Life Skills for those with Autism

“I am working with a group of people starting a non profit that will train young adults with autism, job and life skills to enable them to become independent and active in all areas of community life. We are in the very early stages of the project.  We are looking to locate in McIntosh County, Georgia, right off I-95, inbetween Savannah and Jacksonville, Florida.  Our Chamber has told us that... read more

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

Sep 10th 10 Posted by Barbara

Apostrophe Magazine – An Autism Resource

Apostrophe is  a quarterly magazine for people with disabilities “who are overcoming apostrophes in their lives.” Editor Jim Tracy writes, “When people shift the way they talk about things, they shift their feelings about those things. Forget can’t and don’t. We can and do.” If you thumb through the latest issue of Apostrophe, published by A.W.A.R.E. Inc., you’ll... read more