Jan 14th 10
Temple Grandin – An Autism Job Story and Movie
Temple Grandin, a designer of livestock handling facilities and a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, began breaking barriers early in her life – barriers in place... read more
Jan 8th 10
When Autism is an Employment Asset
In 2001 Ron Brix was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a form of autism often marked by intense attention to detail, single-minded focus and a willingness to work on something repetitively... read more
Dec 17th 09
New Guide Advises State Agencies on Autism Jobs – An Autism Resource
Autism can affect a person’s ability to communicate and interact socially – two skills that are usually intertwined with employment success. Because of this, many people on the spectrum... read more
Dec 9th 09
Isaac Dealey – November Contest Winner
As Jobs4Autism’s November “Story of the Month” winner, Isaac received a $25 Amazon gift card. In his job story, he not only included information about being a software engineer,... read more
Dec 7th 09
District 201’s Assisted Learning Vocational Program – An Autism Job Program
Young adults with a range of disabilities, including autism, are getting an early foot in the employment door through Belleville Township High School District 201’s Assisted Learning... read more
Nov 30th 09
Lott Industries Feels Job Market’s Sting – An Autism Organization Story
In 1993, Lott Industries, a nonprofit organization that trains adults with developmental disabilities to do light assembly work and other tasks, became the only program of its kind to earn the... read more
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