Autistic Employability in the Time of Covid-19
By Megan Lambert “In order to talk about autism and employment as honestly as I could, I wrote two pieces with two different focuses. The first focuses more on autism …
Jay on accommodations in the workplace
ISAW had the pleasure of talking to consultant Jay about his work experiences. Jay is semi-verbal meaning that he needs prompts and writing before he is able to verbalize his …
ISAW Consultant Megan on sub-minimum wage
ISAW has a new team of consultants who will be advising us on issues of importance to autistic workers in Kentucky. We recently had the opportunity to talk with Megan, …
Autistic Consultants Needed!
ISAW is currently seeking autistic consultants share their insights into autism and employment. To be eligible, you must be autistic/have autism/be on the spectrum and either be currently employed, have …
ISAW training now available to all
Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers is now offering training and consultation in the area of autism and employment. After working exclusively with Kentucky Career Center Business Service Teams for the …
ISAW In-person trainings now available for all KY Business Service Teams
ISAW is now offering face to face training on autism and employment for all Business Service Teams in Kentucky. Now that you have viewed the introductory modules on this site, …
New Modules on Navigating the Hiring Process
Too often, talented autistic job seekers are overlooked during the hiring process due to communication and social differences. Learn how you can help businesses to better support prospective employees before, during, …
Two introductory modules posted
Two modules have been posted to the Educational Modules page. The first is an introduction to Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers and explains the need for the project along with …
Link to Business Service Team Survey
Welcome, Business Service Team Members! Please help me customize trainings so that you get the information you most need and want. Take the survey to share your knowledge and questions …
ISAW
Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW) is a collaborative project by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Kentucky Office of Autism, administered by the University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute. The …