Employment | Autism Speaks

Washington Times: Hiring the Disabled is 'Crazy'

WASHINGTON (August 31, 2012) -- The Washington Times in a recent editorial attacked a new U.S. Department of Justice policy encouraging the employment of more Americans with disabilities as an appeal to "those w... More...

Internship Program

Intern applicants are selected based on the current needs of Autism Speaks’ departments throughout the U.S. If your experience (education and/or work) and skills match the needs of a particular department, you may be considered for an intern... More...

Governor Markell Makes Delaware 32nd State to Reform Autism Insurance

NEWARK, DE (August 13, 2012) – Autism Speaks, the nation's leading autism science and advocacy organization, today applauded Delaware Governor Jack Markell for signing legislation that makes Delaware the 32nd state to en... More...

Adults with Autism in the News

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Adult Employment: New Allies Come On Board

As stagnant employment rates continue to nag the U.S. economy, one of the worst-affected groups--adults with autism and other developmental disabilities – has gained two valuable allies at the federal and state levels.

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Adult Services Office Hours

Leslie Long and Dave Kearon will be holding our monthly Adult Services Office Hours this Thursday (7/12) from 6-7pm EST! Please join the discussion about housing, employment, Medicaid and any other questions you may have about adults living ... More...

Autism Care Slams Mom’s Income

New research confirms what many families know too well: Having a child with auti... More...

Autism Speaks Awards Over $1 Million in Family Services Community Grants in U.S., Canada

NEW YORK, NY (January 24, 2012) – Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the award of over $1 million in grants to directly support the innovative work of autism service providers in dozens of co... More...

Autism Speaks Receives $75,000 Grant from QBE the Americas to Create Employment Tool Kit

NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 19, 2011) – Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from QBE the Americas to develop a new Employment Tool Kit, which will highlight the valuab... More...

Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

In recognition of the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Autism Speaks will focus our topic of the week on the employment of adults with autism. We ask the Autism Speaks Community to shar... More...