October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a perfect
opportunity to educate about disability employment issues and
celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with
disabilities. Read on for helpful tools and resources, personal
stories and ways to connect with employers and job seekers within the
inclusive workforce community. Plus, check out our recent podcast on
companies employing people on the spectrum.
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Meet Blake
Diagnosed with autism when he was 21 months old, Blake has spent most
of his life working tirelessly to be the best version of himself he
can be. Now 16, he is entering his junior year of high school and
thriving as both a student and a part-time employee at a local restaurant.
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Merging talent with opportunities: New thinking about the autistic
workforce
Dave Kearon provides insight on autistic employment
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in this country as well as strategies for increasing workforce
diversity to include employees with disabilities. Dave is director of
adult services at Autism Speaks.
Get connected with Autism Speaks and LinkedIn
Need help finding a job that's right for you? Or are you an employer
who needs help recruiting dedicated and talented employees who you may
have never considered before? Join the 5,000+ members of Autism Speaks
employment network on LinkedIn and get connected today!
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Valuable resources for job seekers on the spectrum
Our Employment Tool Kit
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will help you research, find and keep employment in the competitive
labor market. Inside you'll find stories, tips and resources
developed from a collaboration of people, including adults with
autism, dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for adults on
the spectrum.
Join a local Autism Speaks Walk
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