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Non-profit in St. John s recognized as a leader in the world with international award
A charity that helps people with developmental disabilities find long-term employment is getting global recognition, having won a Zero Project Award.
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Posted: Dec 24, 2020 7:00 AM NT | Last Updated: December 24, 2020
Nicholas Griba, 20, found full-time employment at Mr. Lube through the Autism Pilot Employment program. (John Pike/CBC)
A non-profit group in St. John s that helps people with developmental disabilities find long-term employment is getting global recognition.
The Autism Pilot Employment program, designed by Avalon Employment Incorporated, connects people with autism with prospective employers. The organization has been selected as a 2021 Zero Project Award winner, an accolade handed out by the international foundation that partners with the United Nations to further the equality and rights of persons with disabilities.