From Misunderstood to Empowered: Navigating Autism in the Job Market
By Eden Alon When using the words "disability" or "disabled,” different thoughts may arise. Some see disability as negative or a sign of helplessness, but for people like me, it…
Jobseekers with disabilities have more options for employment
Linda Chase, founder of Able Hire, wrote this blog to help job seekers, especially those with disabilities, see that there are other avenues for securing a satisfying career than the…
Autism: What Employers Need to Know Part 2
Part 1 focused more on the unique skills of autistic adults and the challenges they may face in the workplace. Part 2 will discuss the benefits of hiring someone with…
Autism-What employers need to know (Part 1)
An often-cited statistic regarding the autism community is its high unemployment or underemployment rate which ranges from 80% to 90%. Of all the categories of disabilities, autism stands out as…
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Job Interview: Is autism a weakness?
I’ve been working with Brandon (not his real name) who is stuck working at a grocery store where he only gets two or three days a week. This is common…
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Let’s Hire the People Who Want to Work
Prepare yourself for a very trying time this summer if you have any travel plans. I just returned from beautiful Beaufort, SC where my wife and I stayed at a…
A good job coach overcomes challenges
So, how can I get a job during Covid-19 and who’s hiring? I feel awkward walking into a place and asking to meet with the manager. With so many places…
The Story Behind the Logo
The name Several years ago, I was at an Autism Society of South Carolina conference when I was struck by how often the keynote speaker used the word ‘engaged” when…