Hiring Autistic Adults

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Published: 2011-09-23 04:00:01 GMT

Here are organizations that advocate for the hiring of people with disabilities.

Disabilities At Work

Disabilities At Work has launched a new initiative. Please click on the link and check it out. Thank you. http://www.disabilitiesatwork.org/special-announcement.html

Disabilities At Work Radio

www.disabilitiesatwork.org

Do you work for an agency that helps people with disabilities? Do you know a business that really ‘steps up’ in support of people with disabilities? A business that goes ‘beyond compliance’ in its hiring practice or supports causes that benefit the disabled community with its philanthropy?

AutismSpectrum Directory

http://www.thinkbeyondthelabel.com/Learning-Tools/HireGauge.aspx

Hire Gauge: Calculate the ROI of Hiring People with Disabilities

www.thinkbeyondthelabel.com

Learn the best practices for finding and hiring qualified individuals with disabilities. Participate in National Disability Awareness month and many more.

Remember, Autism is considered a developmental disability.

AAPD

A Florida public works department connects area disabled high school graduates to workplace.

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."