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

Sep 14th 11 Posted by Barbara

College to Career – an Asperger’s Program

College to Career: Asperger’s Syndrome & NLD Employment Intensive is an in-depth program that guides students and graduates through the job search process. Groups are now forming in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area.  It will run for 10 consecutive Mondays from October 3 to December 5, and take place at the NESCA offices at 55 Chapel Street in Newton. Group meetings provide detailed,... 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

Dec 15th 10 Posted by Barbara

Transition to Adulthood Program – an Autism Resource

“To improve the lives of adults with autism by providing job skills training, and the supports needed to obtain and sustain meaningful employment.” That’s the mission of the Transition to Adulthood Program, created thanks to a grant awarded to St. Michael’s Harbor, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, and funded by Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Autism Services. According to... read more