In celebration of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in April, OAR delivered two free webinar events on the topics of safety and self-determination. For those who missed the live events, the archived video presentation and resources can be accessed on OAR’s webinar page. Next Webinar: Transportation Options Join OAR’s next webinar on September 17 at…
Earlier this year, OAR set outreach goals for the month of April to spread awareness, take action, and increase acceptance of persons with autism. Here is an update on what we have accomplished as of the end of Autism Awareness Month. GOAL 1: EDUCATE YOUTH ABOUT THEIR PEERS WITH AUTISM. OAR’s goal for April…
Furloughs and sustained unemployment can offer job seekers some unexpected time to explore new career options that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to research. For interested Hire Autism job seekers, OAR is providing a free career assessment tool that can be used to help focus their efforts on jobs that match their skills…
The fierce competitiveness of the current job market is a reality that all job seekers face. For Hire Autism job seekers, extra support to navigate these times is available thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers. This past spring, a group of six Hire Autism Navigators answered the call to help job seekers across the…
OAR is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 Graduate Research Grants. The program awards up to $1,000 to master’s students and $2,000 to those in doctoral programs to conduct research related to autism. This year, OAR is awarding 12 grants totaling $18,186, including two international grants. These new grants add up to more than…
OAR recently said goodbye to Corinne Gambacurta, who was an intern for a full academic year, from August 23 through April 16. Her favorite job was writing the Community News articles for OAR’s monthly newsletter. “I loved being able to do my own research to find a topic that was interesting to me personally and…
Our world has changed quite a bit since COVID-19 began, including the job market. Though job seekers might not be able to find their dream job at the moment, more opportunities will become available over time. In the meantime, if you are a job seeker, you can work on your job search and the skills…
OAR recently welcomed three members to its Scientific Council, known informally as SCOAR. SCOAR provides expert information to OAR on matters related to research and current practice, assisting the board of directors in developing its research strategy, objectives, and priorities. SCOAR also oversees the annual research competition and ensures the highest quality reviews for prospective…
OAR is hosting two free webinar events in the coming months on the topics of self-determination and travel training. Those who attend the live events will receive a certificate of attendance. Self-Determination: Tips for Including Students in Their Education and Transition Planning Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. ET Presenter Deborah Hammer will introduce the fundamental…
OAR is pleased to announce the first three winners of the Autism Education Grant Program. Launched earlier this year, the Autism Education Grant Program supports projects that aim to promote autism awareness and acceptance among students in grades K-8 using OAR’s peer education program. Congratulations to the Grant Recipients! Christina Rodriguez for her project, ASD:…
