…worked with Autism NOW staff to develop self-advocacy tools addressing issues such as college, relationships, employment, autistic identity, and access services and supports. ASAN’s outreach and dissemination activities on behalf…
…training, joint-attention interaction, and supported employment for young adults.[2] Families should have the opportunity to select the methodology that works best for their children, just as young autistic adults under…
…of these quality of life issues, which are priorities for people on the autism spectrum, will remain *unfunded* or *underfunded*. Ethical research studies things valued by autistics (for example employment,…
…out of dangerous congregate settings. While the just-passed COVID relief package includes funding for unemployment insurance, SNAP, and other important benefits to help people devastated by the pandemic, as well…
…(from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary), transition services, employment supports, and services that allow adults to live independently in their communities. It is critical that any research agenda prioritizes the needs of…
…2008 (ADAAA) final regulations released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Friday, March 25, 2011. Are you asking the same questions or have you experienced some of the…
…from each of the four breakout session groups. In the Education and Employment group which I attended, we had a productive and encouraging meeting, with much thoughtful and sensitive input…
We Need Your Help! For too long people with invisible disabilities have been left out of the unemployment services system. Although people with invisible disabilities have incredibly high unemployment rates,…
…ruling means that disabled workers will no longer find themselves forced to choose between employment and health care. The court’s decision also means that federal matching funds for new Medicaid…
…of life for autistic people and our families. Despite productive and ongoing dialogue with the legislative sponsors, lobbying from outside groups prevented the inclusion of provisions focused on expanding employment…
