Disclosure: Why, When and How

At AASCEND‘s November 4 Job Club Brian Jacobs of Emergence Capital Partners will lead a program on the topic of Disclosure. For many job candidates on the autism spectrum, it is better to proactively discuss how they are impacted by autism and how it will affect their employment.

Disrsclosing autism takes confidence and practice, but if done properly, it can help employers understand your capabilities and accommodate your particular needs. We’ll tall about how to have a productive discussion with potential employers.

As always, attendees on the spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program.

Noon-1:00 PM: Job interview practice, LinkedIn support, AS focus class

For more information about employment on the autism spectrum, join us at:
Spectrum Employment Community by AASCEND on LinkedIn

Special thanks to the Autism Studies Department at SFSU for volunteers!


Who: Adults on the autism spectrum, families, mentors and professionals all welcome. For more information, please contact: info@aascend.org
When: Sat November 4, 10am – 1pm
Where: The Arc of SF 1500 Howard St. @ 11th St. SF, CA 94103 map

Parking is usually available in the garage at 255 12th Street, with a reasonable flat rate for Saturdays. There is also metered street parking for $2/hr.

 

Security Checks, Pat Downs and the Autism Spectrum

Security screening has become a regular element of public life. We encounter security checks at public buildings, stadiums and airports. These procedures can be extremely difficult for spectrum adults and can lead to difficulties with security personnel.

At AASCEND‘s October 21 meeting, in an interactive presentation, Liz McDonough MFT/RDT will begin to explore these issues through discussion and role play. We will also identify next steps for educating security guards and their employers about the autism spectrum.

Come with your own stories of going through security checks, and what you would like  security officers to know about you. This is our chance to learn and to teach.

When: Sat Oct 21, 10am – noon
Where: The Arc of SF 1500 Howard St. @ 11th St. SF, CA 94103 map

Parking is often available in the garage at 255 12th Street, with a reasonable flat rate for Saturdays. There is also metered street parking for $2/hr


The Superfest International Disability Film Festival is coming to Berkeley November 4, and San Francisco November 5. Every film will be captioned and audio described, and all live dialogue will be available with American Sign Language and live captioning, no requests required! Details at Superfestfilm.com.

DOR on Job Coaches, + Self-Employment Assistance

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and henceforth we are moving our regular Job Club announcements to our front page! Click the Job Club link to the right for general information about the Job Club.

At AASCEND‘s October 7 Job Club

Theresa Woo
District Administrator
California State Department of Rehabilitation
will speak on

“The Effective Job Coach and How to Find One”

with

Bill Pelter
of
Ability Now
discussing

“Assistance Possible for Self-Employment Ventures”

As always, attendees on the spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives at the presentations.

Noon-1:00 PM: Job interview practice, LinkedIn support, AS focus class

For more information about employment on the autism spectrum, join us at:
Spectrum Employment Community by AASCEND on LinkedIn


Special thanks to the Autism Studies Department at SFSU for volunteers!

Who: Adults on the autism spectrum, families, mentors and professionals all welcome. For more information, please contact: info@aascend.org
When: Sat October 7, 10am – 1pm
Where: The Arc of SF 1500 Howard St. @ 11th St. SF, CA 94103 map

Parking is usually available in the garage at 255 12th Street, with a reasonable flat rate for Saturdays. There is also metered street parking for $2/hr.


The next AASCEND general meeting will be on Saturday October 21. Stay tuned for details!