Today, the Autism Society of America, the nation's largest and oldest grassroots Autism organization, announced the 'Road to Acceptance' project. As a part of its larger Autism Acceptance Month campaign, the project showcases the unique experiences.
Over the course of 10 years, the bank's Disability Advocacy Network has implemented other initiatives to improve interactions with staff members and customers with disabilities or cognitive disorders.
Op-Ed: Bringing the autistic into the workplace
Elizabeth Hiza Chief Marketing Officer, The Barnum Financial Group
April 12, 2021
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“Is there a job for me?” could be the refrain of the nation’s burgeoning cadre of autistic individuals. Their ranks are growing. Since 2000, the prevalence rate of autism in children has nearly tripled from 0.67 percent to 1.85 percent or one in 54 among 8-year-old children.
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and the theme of the Autism Society of America this year has shifted from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance in an effort to better help people, including families, acknowledge the presence of autism and the need to act swiftly and do something constructive. One way, the Autism Society says, is through job opportunities.
New character introduced on ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’: Meet Max, who has autism
PBS Kids adds Max, Teacher Harriet’s autistic nephew
Michelle Ganley, Digital Content Team Managing Editor, Graham Media Group
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There’s a new friend in the neighborhood!
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” that is.
This beloved children’s show which is basically a modern-day “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” is very wholesome and sweet, so it only felt right that they made this move.
Earlier this week, viewers got to meet Max, Teacher Harriet’s autistic nephew.
The show cast Israel Thomas-Bruce, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 4, as Max. Israel is now 13. He said this experience gave him “an extra boost of confidence,” according to a news release.