Why We Exist
To increase employment for individuals with all kinds of abilities
To create resources and training curriculum designed with input from autistic adults
To create a better ‘common language’ for differently-abled adults and neurotypical workplaces
Goals
To educate and empower small businesses to hire differently-abled (DA) adults as interns or employees
To provide resources for home grown businesses and workplaces
To create tools and resources that any small business can use to assess, hire and manage employees with differing abilities nationwide
To promote a sense of belonging and a space for personal growth within each workplace through a mentorship curriculum
Program Components
An activity-based Career Assessment Screening Tool generating a video portfolio and a color-coded career aptitude summary
A supporting Workplace Mentorship Curriculum
A Parent/Caregiver training protocol
DA adult training program to work on defined areas of need
Ongoing Support (in person, online resources and monthly classes)