Each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month
(NDEAM), we take time to recognize the many contributions of people
with disabilities to America's workplaces and economy.

NDEAM provides the opportunity to educate people across the nation
about disability employment issues, promote the power and importance
of inclusion, and help foster a workplace where all employees are
recognized for their unique abilities every day of the year.

In this month's issue of E-Speaks, you'll read about five
autistic people's employment journeys, learn how two women are
working to drive disability inclusion in the workforce, and find
resources that will give you the tools to plan for your future, search
for a job and navigate the workplace.

In our own words: Why NDEAM is an important step towards building a
more inclusive workplace

Hank, Annie, William, Mallory and Andy all have a range of passions, skills and challenges that have led them down very different career paths. In this series of profiles,
they share their thoughts on employment, the job search experience,
the challenges and triumphs they've experienced as autistic
employees, the importance of inclusion in the workplace and much more!

Hank: [link removed]

Annie: [link removed]

William: [link removed]

Mallory: [link removed]

Andy: [link removed]


The job market for employees with autism is shifting-for the
better!

Dr. Carol Schall and Jennifer McDonough are two professionals at
Virginia Commonwealth University working to connect autistic job
seekers with fulfilling employment opportunities. Over the past 9
months, they have noticed a transformation in the job market, with
more autistic people joining the workforce than ever before. Learn how
they are helping companies become more inclusive for people with
autism in this expert Q&A: [link removed]

Workplace Inclusion Now is creating meaningful job opportunities for
all

Need help finding a job that's right for you? Or are you an employer
looking to recruit dedicated and talented employees who you may have
never considered before? Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN) is Autism
Speaks' evidence-based employment system designed to build and
support inclusive workplace culture through a virtual training
program. Click here to learn how WIN can help support your employment
needs: [link removed]

Autism Speaks' Employment Tool Kit can help you find and keep
the right job

Finding a job is a challenge for everyone, but our Employment Tool Kit
can help people with autism research, apply for positions and
navigate the workplace so they can thrive at work. In this Tool Kit,
you'll find job-related stories, tips and information ranging in
topic from navigating the job search to understanding your employment
rights and creating workplace accommodations. Although this guide is
written by and for people with autism, it can also be helpful for
family members, service providers, business leaders and others
supporting people with autism:
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Transition Roadmap to meaningful employment

To help prepare people with autism and their families for the
transition to adulthood, Autism Speaks is pleased to present the
Transition Roadmap to Meaningful Employment.
This Roadmap is a great resource for autistic students planning for
life after high school, young autistic adults looking for information
about employment and even parents or caregivers of a person with
autism: [link removed]


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