This is the impact that employment can have for individuals who have faced barriers to employment due to their disability. And this is why the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region created Gig Works to change the future for individuals with autism by helping with new approaches to employment. There will be 500,000 adults on the autism spectrum aging into adulthood over the next 10 years. Yet a whopping 85% of college grads affected by autism are unemployed, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. Where will they work? Right here in the Capital Region and all over NY!!! A big thank you to #gigworks #Thinkdifferentlyny #puzzlescafe #integrateautismemploymentadvisors #nysid #pineridgeindustries #employmentsupportprofessionals and many more who are determined to bring successful employment opportunities to our communities! #AutismWorks
It's the last day of 2019, which means it's your last chance to contribute to our Annual Appeal - will you help us create more opportunities for our community in 2020?
Click here to learn more: www.asgcr.org/annual-appeal/
Today's the big game! Join us for some sensory-friendly basketball at Siena! Click here for tickets: asgcr.z2systems.com/np/clients/asgcr/eventRegistration.jsp?event=23
Do you have any New Year's Resolutions this year? Check out these lists for some inspiration!
Here are the resolutions of an adult on the autism spectrum: themighty.com/2017/12/new-years-resolutions-aspergers-syndrome/
And here are some ideas from a parent of a child with autism: www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/5-new-years-resolutions-autism-mom-388273
We have two awesome basketball events coming up!
Click here to get your tickets for the Siena game: asgcr.z2systems.com/np/clients/asgcr/eventRegistration.jsp?event=23
Click here for tickets to the UAlbany game: tkt.xosn.com/tickets/BuyTickets.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=15800&_mode_=EVENT&SALE_TKT_EVENT_ID=104...
Merry Christmas Eve 🎄 if you're looking for a place to bring a family member with autism today or tomorrow, it can be a challenge to find a business that will be open. Here's a list of national restaurant chains that will be open on Christmas Day: www.tripsavvy.com/which-restaurants-are-open-on-christmas-day-4118217
Which Restaurants Are Open on Christmas Day?
www.tripsavvy.com
A list of what restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2019 for breakfast, lunch, and everything in between.Autism Friendly Cooking with Chef Michael <3
Can't wait to see everyone at the Sienna Saints Sensory Friendly and Autism Awareness basketball game!!! Tickets are available through the link on our event page.
FREE Self-Advocacy Training! From the New York Institute of Self Advocacy.
This training is designed for youth and young adults (14+) with intellectual/developmental disabilities (but all self-advocates are welcome)!
Capital District: February 8th at the Albany Public Library Community Room (161 Washington Ave, Albany NY, 12210) from 2:00-4:00 P.M.
Plattsburgh: February 15th at the Plattsburgh Public Library (19 Oak St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901) from 2:00-4:00P.M.
Register today! bit.ly/RatReg