Autism-Employment & Secondary Options Workshop

 
Autism - Employment & Secondary Options Workshop

Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Place: Countryside Center
21154 W. Shirley Rd., Palatine

Free Admission
Open to the Public


For families, transition coordinators, vocational rehab staff, & anyone helping someone with autism find and keep employment. Self-Advocacy
• What Job is Right For You
• Benefits and Funding
• Employment Models” What Option is best
• Your Job Search
• Transportation Options
• Resumes, Cover Letters and Applications
• The Job Interview
• Accommodations and Disclosure
• Soft Skills: Understanding the Social Elements of Your Job
• Success Stories and Lessons Learned
• Your employment rights
• Employment Resources
        

For additional information/R.S.V.P.: Contact: Wendy at 847-540-3736 or  Wweikel@countrysideassn.org

Featured Speaker: Mary Rios, Autism Speaks, Manager, Field Development, Chicago Chapter 

Countryside Association for People with Disabilities was founded in 1954. Our mission is to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and their families and support them in their efforts to live and work successfully in their chosen community.  We envision a community where all people can reach their goals of independence, employment and full participation in community life. Services are offered with the goal of supporting the full development of each individual’s potential and achievement of his/her life goals. Our services decrease the number of individuals with disabilities who are unnecessarily institutionalized and increase their autonomy, access to independence, paid employment opportunities and participation in their community.

www.countrysideassn.org