Your Dollars @ Work: Farm is growing solutions for autism employment
The following post is being republished with permission from Autism Speaks. View the original post. Check out this blog from one of our Community Grant recipients in Illinois! They have pioneered a working farm solution for adults with autism that teaches them...
Shining Light Upon National Autism Awareness Month
Did you know that more than 3.5 million people in the U.S. alone are affected by autism, whether themselves, friends, or family members? Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts a person’s ability to communicate and socialize – and it’s the fastest growing...
Changing the Spectrum: Autism in the Workplace
The following post was authored by Leslie Long and David Kearon and is being shared with permission from our partner, Autism Speaks. This October marks the 70th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an opportunity for us all to...
DirectEmployers to Observe and Support National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In collaboration with its disability partners, DirectEmployers today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This annual awareness campaign is led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy...