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Holding a job is a key step toward adulthood and independence. These resources can help people with autism succeed at their work.
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National Technical Assistance Center on Transition
Assisting agencies in implementing practices that help to ensure success in post-secondary education and employment.
Read moreNational Training and Data Center: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
The VCU National Training and Data Center is a partnership between VCU and five collaborating organizations.
Read moreODP Comprehensive Employment Report
This webpage on MyODP.org focuses on information and resources for the Everyday Lives action step around employment. Resources include the Comprehensive Employment Report, Executive Orders around employment, information sheets on WIOA and more.
Read moreOffice of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
ODEP's mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Read moreOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Publications
This website contains a descriptive list of publications that are currently available from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and are designed to assist individuals in better understanding the OVR program and the process of vocational rehabilitation.
Read moreOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Referral Process for Employment-Related Services
This bulletin from the Office of Developmental Programs provides information regarding the OVR Referral Process for Employment-Related Services.
Read moreOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation: Jobs for All Initiative
The Jobs for All On-the-Job Training, or OJT, initiative provides opportunities for qualified OVR youth customers, age 25 and under, to enter into employment. OVR recognizes there are costs associated with training an employee to learn a new job. The Jobs for All OJT provides reimbursement of a percentage of an OVR customer’s wages to absorb some of these training costs. The Jobs for All OJT allows a reimbursement of employee wages for internships and other non-permanent employment, either full-time or part-time. This may include summer youth employment, seasonal and temporary positions. Permanent employment positions are also eligible for Jobs for All OJT reimbursements for OVR youth customers.
Read moreOVR Early Reach Program
Early Reach is an outreach initiative intended to promote successful outcomes for youth with disabilities by increasing awareness of OVR services and the benefits of early career planning. The Early Reach Coordinator will reach out to youth with disabilities, their parents, local schools and community agencies that serve youth.
Read morePA CareerZone
The PA Career Zone is a career exploration and coaching platform which can be accessed from anywhere to continuously connect learning with earning.
Read morePA Gathering: Employment
This resource contains information from the PA Gathering including a recording of the presentations and discussions, copies of the presentations and additional resources to supplement the topic.
Read morePA OVR Top Ten Tips for Job Shadowing
A video, featuring the Executive Director of OVR, that provides some insight on how to implement job shadowing at the local district office.
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PA Secondary Transition Guide
Resources from Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network to facilitate and aid a young person's progress toward the attainment of goals related to education, employment, and community living.
Read morePreparing Transition Age Youth with Autism for Employment
A presentation developed by Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) that discusses resources that are available, strives to strengthen understanding about Pre-Employment Transition Services, and prepares individuals for employment.
Read moreProviding Job Coaching Supports
This resources provides information about supporting individuals with autism to be successful in the workplace by providing effective and appropriate job coaching services. This service can be provided by a professional who specializes in job coaching but can also be provided informally through the employer and coworkers.
Read moreRecruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities
This resource guide identifies relevant federal and federally funded resources for employers looking to recruit, hire, retain, and promote people with disabilities.
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