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Autism in the Workplace

Information for Employers
The following information is for both those who currently employ individuals on the autism spectrum as well as those who might be interested in doing so.

A Guide for Employers of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This manual will introduce you to the characteristics of autism, certain practices that will enrich the experience of your employee or volunteer, and practical strategies that will promote positive interactions with your new employee or volunteer.

Business, Disability & Employment: Corporate Models of Success
Each corporate model will share information on the people who were key in the development and or implementation of the corporate best practice of employing individuals with disabilities.

Disability & Employment Issues: Frequently Asked Questions
The US Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy addresses frequently asked questions various disability and employment issues.

Disability & HR: Tips for Human Resource Professionals
This site provides HR professionals with tools and ideas to help create an inclusive workplace.

Facts About Disability-Related Tax Provisions
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides facts about the Internal Revenue Code's three disability-related provisions which will be of particular interest to businesses as well as to people with disabilities.

Fast Facts On Business Tax Credits & Deductions for Employment of People with Disabilities
This joint publication between the US Chamber of Commerce and VCU-RRTC on Workplace Supports provides easy information about the tax incentives available to help employers cover the accommodation costs for employees with disabilities.

Tax Incentives Packet on the Americans with Disabilities Act
This packet contains information about the disabled access credit that is available for small businesses and the tax deduction that is available for businesses of any size to help offset some of the costs of improving accessibility for customers or employees with disabilities.


If you have any resources or would like to share your experience of employing individuals on the autism spectrum, please e-mail us at autismintheworkplace@autismspeaks.org
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