Tenants Celebrate Two Years of Independent Living in New Residential Model for AHRC New York City

• By: Lynn Uhlfelder Berman Dylan Watton AHRC New York City
• March 26th, 2021
• affordable housing, community, COVID-19, friendship, home, housing, independence, independent living, quarantine, Spring 2021 Issue
• 1806    0

…expect. Walter Glasco enjoys the view from the communal outdoor space from Parkside Terrace in the Bronx But what is abundantly clear after two years is that a partnership among…

Dear Self

• By: Carrie Cariello
• October 1st, 2012
• parenting
• 1063    0

…P.S. It’s a girl. Carrie Cariello lives in New Hampshire with her husband and five children. You can read her weekly blog and learn more about her online at www.WhatColorIsMonday.com….

Supporting Parents in the Transition Process

• By: Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD College Internship Program (CIP)
• January 1st, 2019
• parenting, transition to adulthood, winter 2019 issue
• 2211    0

…with a “final exam” conducted at home or in the community. Set up a Communication System When children leave home and high school, parents confront an abrupt change in their…

Tech Startup Daivergent Turns to AHRC NYC to Fill Jobs with People on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Dylan Watton AHRC New York City
• April 1st, 2019
• adults, employment, spring 2019 issue
• 3241    0

…Kadet, September 4, 2018. “Startup Touts Unique Talent Pool: Workers with Autism.” Retrieved from https://www.wsj.com/articles/startup-touts-unique-talent-pool-workers-with-autism-1536069600 2. Accenture, 2018. “Getting to Equal: The Disability Inclusion Advantage” Retrieved from https://www.accenture.com/t20181029T185446Z__w__/us-en/_acnmedia/PDF-89/Accenture-Disability-Inclusion-Research-Report.pdf 3. http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr…

Silver Linings: Potential Benefits of “the New Normal” for Individuals with ASD

• By: John Bryson, MS Ed, CESP NEXT for AUTISM
• July 1st, 2020
• accommodation, COVID-19, remote working, summer 2020 issue, telecommuting
• 3120    1

…Retrieved May 8, 2020, from www.forbes.com/sites/laurelfarrer/2020/02/12/top-5-benefits-of-remote-work-for-companies/ Siperstein, G. N., Romano, N., Mohler, A., & Parker, R. (2006). A national survey of consumer attitudes towards companies that hire people with disabilities….

Advancements in Assistive Technology – Using Robots for Therapeutic Interventions

• By: Timothy D. Gifford MOVIA Robotics, Inc.
• January 1st, 2022
• communication, learning differences, robot-assisted intervention, social cues, technology, universal design for learning, Winter 2022 Issue
• 2093    0

…in combinations. The RAI system can also provide any combination of assistance for an individual who needs help with receptive communication, expressive communication, or both. Some individuals, for example, are…

Autism in the Workplace: Identifying Opportunities and Providing Support

• By: Raul Jimenez II, MST Amy Greenberg, BA New Frontiers in Learning
• April 1st, 2014
• employment, support
• 1422    0

…in the workplace. http://www.evolibri.com/images/support-career-profs.pdf   Muller, E., Schuler, A., Burton, B., & Yates, G. (n.d.). Vocational supports for individuals with Asperger Syndrome. Retrieved February 28, 2014, from http://www.autastics.org/JVRpaper.htm   Tomaino,…

Creating Innovative Housing Models Using Medicaid State Plan Services

• By: Catherine Boyle, MA, CGS Autism Housing Pathways
• July 1st, 2013
• supportive housing, voucher, waiver
• 1051    0

…more about Autism Housing Pathways, visit www.autismhousingpathways.net     References   1-www.autismcenter.org/documents/openingdoors_print_042610_001.pdf   2-www.tacinc.org/media/33371/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20PO%202012.pdf   3-www.hhs.gov/od/topics/community/iathcbssmd8-6-102.pdf   4 – Ibid.   5-www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Long-Term-Services-and-Support/Home-and-Community-Based-Services/Home-and-Community-Based-Services-1915-i.html   6-www.wid.org/publications/individual-development-account-question-and-answer-sheet-a-guide-for-ida-consumers-with-disabilities   7-www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/25/federal-cuts-hit-housing-programs-for-poor/9Su1qvU95EMoKf2uvt5HCL/story.html   8-www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CEYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hhs.gov%2Fod%2Fdocuments%2FCommunityHomeChoice.doc&ei=EASmUdXTLeTl0QHP_oDgBw&usg=AFQjCNEvNQG-SGRcF3yGsc6SsAy-FgXJtQ&sig2=71e8ZFcdaf6_QNV6t_ycdQ&bvm=bv.47008514,d.dmQ   9-www.homepath.com/financing.html…

Find Autistic Talent with Hire Autism

• By: Courtney Carroll Hire Autism
• January 10th, 2024
• autistic job seekers, employment, inclusive hiring practices, inclusive workplace, interview accommodations, interviews, learning opportunities, social and communication differences, Winter 2024 Issue
• 1448    1

…we are here to help. Get started by creating an employer account on Hire Autism or contacting us at mail@hireautism.org. References www.autismcincy.org/autism-facts-statistics/ www.crossrivertherapy.com/autism/autism-unemployment-rate www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/publications/labor_employment_law_news/spring-2023/ www.mydisabilityjobs.com/statistics/autism-employment/ www.hireautism.org/resource-center/interview-accommodations/ www.absencesoft.com/resources/top-accommodations-for-employees-with-autism/ www.hireautism.org/resource-center/the-autism-friendly-workplace/ www.askjan.org/topics/costs.cfm www.researchautism.org/oaracle-newsletter/hire-autism-job-seeker-finds-meaningful-employment/…

Tips on Advocating for Your Child’s Education

• By: Maria Suchy-Kozak Student Advocacy, Inc.
• July 1st, 2015
• advocacy, IDEIA, IEP, parents, school
• 1130    0

…craft a good school experience for your child. Student Advocacy’s free publication, 101 Answers: Getting Help at School for Your Child with a Disability can help (www.studentadvocacy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/STU122_Book_English_Web.pdf). Rule #2: Good…