Roses for Autism

Investigator: Thomas, Lori

Institution: Ability Beyond Disability

Grant Amount: $25,000.00

Award Type: Community Grants

City: Bethel

State: CT

Country: United States

Year: 2010

Roses for Autism is an agricultural-based, pre-vocational and vocational training program designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders or ASD. Through assessments and on-the-job training, individuals with ASD are provided with the opportunity to learn skills within a working greenhouse. Roses for Autism has two components: 1) Vocational training for adults with autism spectrum disorders; and 2) Pre-vocational training for individuals ages 16 and older and in their transition years. Roses for Autism addresses education; workplace mentoring; human services; and economic opportunity.

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Roses for Autism Final Report