Employment & Community Accessibility for Young Adults with ASD Transitioning From School to Work

Investigator: Smith, Joel

Institution: Autism Services Association

Grant Amount: $20,200.00

Award Type: Community Grants

City: Wellesley Hills

State: MA

Country: United States

Year: 2008

The proposed program would provide for a broad array of job development services which would enhance attitudinal accessibility and increase employment for young adults with autism, in particular those transitioning from education to adult life. All levels of the autism spectrum disorder will be served. the program will include employments supports, and a cadre of current employers with positive experiences that will be expanded as a result of this funding.

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Employment and Community Accessibility Final Report