This month is Autism Acceptance Month, and the need for acceptance is greater than ever. Over the last year, CAI realized a 38% increase in neurodivergent individuals placed in employment, yet the unemployment rate world-wide for neurodivergent adults is still at 30-40%. We couldn’t power the possible without our people – our neurodivergent associates. Each […]
The Employment First Community of Practice will host a webinar on “Employment Networks” on April 27 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET. In the webinar, a panel of experts will discuss Employment Networks and provide suggestions and perspectives from the administrative, state-wide and provider level on ENs’ benefits for Competitive Integrated Employment opportunities.
Join Autism Connections, agency and education professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, sponsors and exhibitors at the 31st Annual Autism Conference on April 28, 2022. The virtual conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Exhibitor Showcase. Presentations start at 9:00 a.m. and the conference concludes at 4:00 p.m. We are thrilled to announce […]
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a discussion and practice in learning easy to implement and affordable strategies to take care of your physical and mental well-being. WHEN: Thursday, April 28, 2022 TIME: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET WHERE: Online via Zoom FACILITATORS: Rachel Semple and Allison Evans COST: FREE CAPACITY: 30 participants REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is required. After you have registered, a confirmation […]
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published new data which suggests that only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment. Within this shocking figure, many are suffering with poor morale and mental health associated with either the environment, processes, or interactions at work, with anxiety being the most common state experienced. […]
This April, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is pleased to host the Autism Acceptance Month Miniseries. Experts will share valuable insights during four pre-recorded panel sessions. Parents, family members, caregivers, professionals and community members are all invited to register. Panel #4 Description Experts from Kennedy Krieger Institute will discuss barriers to employment […]
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte A. Burrows and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Director Jenny R. Yang will host a livestream discussion on challenges workers face when reentering the workforce after periods of unemployment. As employers confront changing labor market dynamics, many are searching for […]
Please join us on Thursday, April 28th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for our 2022 INclusive VIRTUAL Career Fair! This career fair will take place in Zoom. Who should attend? Employers committed to and seeking a more diverse and disability-inclusive workforce Job Seekers who are: College students Recent graduates Veterans Other adults actively seeking employment […]
This is a pre-recorded event. Once registered, you will receive an email to view the presentation and download the slides. About this event Neurodiversity and the Transition to Independence Presented by: Laura K. Sibbald, M.A., CCC-SLP, ASDCS, CYMHS Hosted by: FAU CARD Participants: Neurodiverse Adults Join social-emotional learning expert and neurodiversity advocate Laura Sibbald in […]
Nicholas Love from World Institute on Disability demystifies Social Security Income (SSI) vs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), ABLE accounts, the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) program, and more. Learn how to financially support your artistic endeavors. Balancing benefits and your dreams is possible! Closed Captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided
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