OAR is proud to announce we have joined forces with Partners in PROMISE (PiP). PiP’s mission is to protect the rights of military children in special education by partnering with military families, military service organizations, and legislators. As a PiP Resource Partner, OAR will offer its resources for military families through PiP to reach even…
In July OAR held its second annual Active for Autism 5K, transforming it from an on-site 5K into a global virtual event that was a huge success. The event quickly surpassed our original fundraising goal of $40,000, raising more than $70,000. More than 500 runners, representing 34 different states and 6 different countries, participated. OAR…
OAR is developing a new resource providing tips for children in the general education classroom about how to be friends with children with autism. We are seeking volunteers to review the resource, which will be a one-page tip sheet, adapted for different grade levels in the K-8 range. The purpose of this resource is to…
OAR takes great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship and Schwallie Family Scholarship for 2020. The two scholarships attracted over 600 applicants and the 33 awards total $103,000. With these additional scholarships, OAR has awarded a total financial contribution of more than $1,170,000 to 389 students with autism since the…
OAR is hosting two free webinar events in the coming months on the topics of travel training and employment. Those who attend the live events will receive a certificate of attendance. Transportation: Option and Concerns for People with Autism Thursday, September 17, 11 a.m., ET Presenter Earnst Ilang-Ilang will discuss transportation training, services, and…
Due to the changes COVID-19 has wrought on the employment market, OAR has extended our Jobtimize pilot through the end of the 2020 in order to continue supporting job seekers during this challenging time. Job seekers can use the Jobtimize interest and skills assessment for free through Hire Autism. The Jobtimize assessment highlights a job…
OAR’s newest intern, Lance Silberstein, began work as OAR’s summer intern on June 5 and will work through mid-August. Silberstein is a rising senior at Wellesley College majoring in cognitive and linguistic sciences. “I have a passion for disability advocacy,” Silberstein says. “At Wellesley, I am a student access advocate with the Accessibility and Disability…
OAR has expanded its commitment to peer education by awarding grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support projects that promote autism awareness and acceptance. When children understand autism, they develop better relationships with their peers with the disorder. OAR has helped educate more than 135,000 children through the Kit for Kids Peer Education Program since 2012…
Join OAR’s next webinar on September 17 at 11 a.m. ET, when Earnst Ilang-Ilang will discuss transportation training, services, and challenges for people with autism. Meaningful community participation is important for increased social interaction, access to services, and overall quality of life, and transportation plays a critical role in providing individuals access to such services…
OAR has expanded its commitment to peer education by awarding grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support projects that promote autism awareness and acceptance. When children understand autism, they develop better relationships with their peers with the disorder. OAR has helped educate more than 135,000 children through the Kit for Kids Peer Education Program since 2012,…
