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,…
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…
