This October, our focus is on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Bullying Prevention, and International AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month. Our Public Policy resources include voting information, a guide for future planning into adulthood, and more.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- Autism Society: Employment Resources
- Autism Society Resource: Competitive Integrated Employment Toolkit
- NDRN Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- Autism Doesn’t Hold People Back at Work. Discrimination Does.
- Interviewing Tips for Applicants on the Autism Spectrum
- Fostering Disability Inclusion
National Bullying Prevention Month
- Autism Society Resource: September 2022 blog post with anti-bullying resources
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- Stand Up for Change: National Bullying Prevention Month Resources
International AAC Awareness Month
- International AAC Awareness Month 2022 (ISAAC)
- United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC)
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Public Policy
- Planning Your Future: A Guide to Transition
- Visit the Autism Society’s online Action Center for voting information, links to disability-related legislation, and sample letters to use to educate Members of Congress.
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The Autism Society’s National Helpline is here to support you and provide you with the resources you need. Our Information & Referral Specialists are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Eastern Time) at 800-3-AUTISM (800-328-8476) or info@autism-society.org.
The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society and its 70+ local affiliates serve over half a million members of the Autism community each year. It envisions a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it – including education, advocacy efforts, and supports and services throughout the lifespan. If you found this article helpful, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation, every bit helps. Donate here!
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