by independencenw | Aug 10, 2009 | asperger syndrome, autism, customers, employment, independent contractors, provider organizations, providers, training
The University of Missouri has published Adult Autism & Employment: A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals. According to their website, the document is a practical synthesis of existing literature and innovative promising practices. It includes previously unpublished insights and suggestions from a national expert on autism & employment.
To develop this resource, author Scott Standifer consulted closely with James Emmett, one of the few experts with real world experience about employment supports specifically for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is a valuable tool for vocational rehabilitation professionals, employment service providers, and anyone interested in supporting the employment of adults with ASD.
The report includes:
– In-depth descriptions of the wide range of variability among people with ASD
– Accommodations & techniques to use during vocational rehabilitation services
– Traditional vocational rehabilitation techniques which should be avoided
– Possible career issues associated with ASD
– Possible workplace accommodations useful for people with ASD
Check it out here.
Thanks to Tim Kral at ORA for the tip.
by independencenw | Aug 10, 2009 | advocacy, asperger syndrome, autism, customers, support group, training
Portland Asperger’s Network – This is a support group in Portland, Oregon, for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism. We have an online community that shares experiences and suggestions and we also meet about once a month for face-to-face support, to hear speakers or go on family outings together.
Meetings:
Tabor Heights Methodist Church
6161 S.E. Stark St.
No charge to attend, but donations gladly accepted. For more information, call 503-284-4507.
To join our online community, visit www.aspergersnet.org
GAME CLUB
This is a monthly video and board game party for AS/HFA children age 5-18.
Meeting times and date for game club:
The group meets the second Friday of each month (some variation around holidays), 6:30-10 p.m., at West Linn Lutheran Church, 20390 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon. Children learn social skills while playing games and parents share information and experiences. Free, but donations gladly accepted. Potluck snacks and beverages.
Web site for further information about game club
www.gameclubonline.com
Portland AS Adult Support Group – A support group for AS adults, currently age 19-75, which meets twice monthly.
Meeting Times
This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month
Meeting Location:
Independence Living Resources Center in Portland.
Contact:
Individuals wishing to know more about the group are encouraged to contact:
Roger Meyer at rogernmeyer@earthlink.net , or,
Linda Newland at OPU@peak.org
by independencenw | Aug 10, 2009 | customers, domestic employees, independent contractors, provider organizations, providers, resource
Independence Northwest is partnering with the three other Portland metro area brokerages, Mentor Oregon, Inclusion Inc. and The Arc Brokerage Services to bring you the 2009 Metro Area Resource Fair. There will be barbecue food, games and most importantly vendors and resources for you and your family to check out. This is a great opportunity to meet other community members and expand your knowledge of the local DD community and its resources.
A mailer has gone out to all customers of the four brokerages hosting this event.
Resource Fair Time 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Kaiser Permanente Town Hall – 3704 N. Interstate Ave, Portland
BBQ Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Overlook Park (directly across the street)
