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

Nov 29th 10 Posted by Barbara

Autism Works – an Autism Employment Conference and Guide

Autism Works, a national conference on autism and employment sponsored by the University of Missouri’s Disability Policy & Studies department, will be Thursday & Friday, March 3 & 4, 2011, at the Sheraton Westport Hotel in St. Louis, MO.  The conference will bring together the disability employment services community (vocational rehabilitation) and autism community to learn... read more

Nov 5th 10 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Should You Disclose to an Employer? – Asperger’s Employment Advice

People who come to me for career coaching often ask my opinion about whether they should disclose their Asperger’s Syndrome to an employer. My reply is, “It depends.” Disclosure is a personal decision. Whether it is the right option for you depends on the nature of your job, your overall performance, specific challenges that you face, whether you have had a disciplinary action, and your comfort... read more

Nov 3rd 10 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Offer to Help People or Agencies – an Autism Resource

I am an adult who has been on the Spectrum all my life. I am willing to share my experience in getting help with agencies or people on the spectrum. You may contact me through this site. Click HERE to read about my experience as an adult dealing with the lack of services for those on the spectrum. greg read more