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The pandemic forced a Milwaukee theater company to go virtual. Now its students with disabilities are thriving.

Amy Schwabe

June 08, 2020 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Virtual classes have become an unexpected advantage for children with autism and other sensory processing disorders. In-person acting classes can make some children with these disabilities uncomfortable and unable to reap the full benefits but students of virtual acting classes have been willing and able to take on new experiences in the comfort of their homes, allowing them to flourish in a way that is new to them and their families. Additionally, students with physical disabilities are also able to take part without the extra hurdles of transportation.

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The Precisionists pairs people with autism in jobs in which they'll thrive

Jessica Press

April 06, 2020 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Wilmington, Delaware

A technology service company based in Wilmington, DE hires neurodiverse employees, people with developmental disabilities, to fulfill roles that they may typically be overlooked for despite their skillsets. TPI avoids the typical hiring practices that include interviews, small talk, or eye contact. Instead, they are tested through complicated LEGO kits, allowing potential employees to shine within their comfort zones. TPI's hiring practices have been so successful that they are in the process of scaling their business to other cities in order to tap into this typically overlooked pool of candidates.

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'A chance to have my own voice': the care users redesigning support

Saba Salman

September 10, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Essex

In an effort to improve learning disability and autism support, Essex county council collaborated with learning disabled or autistic residents to devise new programs and strategies. One outcome was the creation of "a health and care 'one-stop shop' at a community venue" that allows for learning disabled or autistic people "to get help and information without visiting council offices."

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An Office Designed for Workers With Autism

Susan Dominus

February 21, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Monica

For many people with autism, the modern workplace does not accommodate different needs and workplace etiquette is an artificial barrier to being able to get the job done. Auticon is a U.S. based company that has created a workplace that is comfortable for people with autism and gives them an environment where they can thrive.

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Housing Designed for People on the Autism Spectrum

Sophie Haigney

October 31, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix

For the growing number of adults with autism or other neurodivergencies, the First Place apartment complex is purposely designed to provide services and independent living, and to combat long waits for other supportive housing. The complex is one of the first of its kind and has a variety of funding sources, but at a monthly rent of $3300, it's not affordable for all families.

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The town that gave the world Spam is proud to be ‘autism-friendly'

Amy Ellis Nutt

September 23, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Austin, Minnesota

In order to reduce autism stigma, the city of Austin, Minn., became an autism-friendly town. A system was created to label businesses as autism-friendly, if they implement specific requirements that reduce autism triggers like lowering the lights and diminishing loud noises, among others. Employees must also go through educational training's. So far, 15 businesses are designated as autism-friendly. The move, was “a grass-roots effort to improve our community. “Having this autism-friendly movement — it’s incredible to have people who want to understand.”

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New bracelet program to help locate those with dementia who go missing

Mary Plummer

September 06, 2018 |

Southern California Public Radio (KPCC) |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

People with dementia and autism are at risk of wandering away from caretakers and becoming lost. Los Angeles County started a program that uses bracelets which can be tracked from the ground and by helicopter.

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Companies open doors to talent with autism

Lee Cowan

September 02, 2018 |

CBS News |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Companies like Microsoft are intentionally recruiting candidates with autism, creating new interview processes and mentorship programs to help those employees thrive in jobs in programming, cybersecurity, and more. The approach is catching on as more well-known companies are looking for ways to making working more accessible.

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Seeking the Lost

Katelyn Newman

July 19, 2018 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles County is offering trackable bracelets in a voluntary program for people with conditions—such as autism and dementia—that can lead to wandering and becoming lost. In this way, people who may have difficulty remembering or communicating information such as a telephone number or home address can be safely found by first responders.

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Where Autistic Workers Thrive

Dinah Eng

June 24, 2018 |

Fortune |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Fortune 500 companies are learning to be flexible with hiring processes and recruitment to ensure that people on the autism spectrum are being accommodated. Workers with autism are incredibly productive -- at JPMorgan Chase, they "achieve, on average, 48% to 140% more work than their typical colleagues -- but there is a need for flexibility and understanding to cultivate their talent.

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