This October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a milestone that calls us to action. |
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This October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) – a milestone that calls us to action and celebrates progress while reminding us of the work still ahead. Far too many people with disabilities, including autism, remain excluded from the workforce, with only 20% employed today. Unlocking that untapped talent would strengthen every workplace.
Our workforce development program, Workplace Inclusion Now, or WIN, offers a solution. It provides tools, training, and partnerships to redefine what’s possible in the workplace. Everyone has a role. Click yours to find out what you can do and help us commemorate Celebrating Value and Talent this NDEAM:
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We are proud to join forces with New York Life to help break down barriers to employment. Join us for the following free, live webinar where vocational coaches will offer professional tips to master the interview process.
Interviewing Skills for Autistic Jobseekers Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST Register here.
Learn: - How to prepare for common interview questions
- Ways to share your strengths and skills
- Tips for managing interview anxiety
Space is limited. A recording will be available after the event. If you need accommodations or have questions, contact [email protected].
Join our Autism Employment Network on LinkedIn to further the conversation, share your skills, connect with employers and build your network. |
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All autistic adults can work, even those with moderate to high support needs. Your role is one of the most significant predictors of their success in employment. Early planning in high school is key. Get started: |
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- Enroll now in our free course, Supporting your family member in employment: A course for parents and caregivers, to get started. Learn about employment options, the advantages of pursuing competitive integrated employment, supports available to help your autistic loved ones and options available if they are not ready for or cannot work.
- Enroll your autistic high schooler in pre-employment transition services, the federally funded program offered through state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies that provides job skills training. Students who receive Pre-ETS have better long-term employment outcomes including higher wages. Students aged 14-21 with a medically documented disability are eligible for Pre-ETS, not just those with an IEP or 504.
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“WIN is not just a one-off initiative or feel-good moment. It will have lasting sustainable change for the autistic community and the businesses who participate,” says Arianna Esposito, vice president of services and supports, lifespan program at Autism Speaks. Wilson Sporting Goods and Georgia School Nutrition Association are proof. Research confirms, too, that companies that hire people with disabilities, including autism, don’t just do good, they do better: 1.6x more revenue, 2.6x more net income, 2x more profit. Enroll in WIN today and reap the rewards from hiring autistic talent. |
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