A Hire Autism Job Seeker Finds Success
Valerie Thompson, a later diagnosed autistic individual, found herself going to interviews and receiving positive feedback but not a final offer despite considerable tech…
Spring Webinar Series Begins April 13
April has been designated as a month to celebrate and campaign for autism acceptance since the 1970s. As part of OAR’s April activities, we…
Youth Art Contest Now Accepting Submissions
OAR’s 2023 Youth Art Contest is officially open for submissions. The theme for the third annual contest is “community.” We look forward to…
Autism Acceptance Month Is Around the Corner
As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, OAR is also looking ahead to the ambitious goals it has set for 2023, including…
Join OAR for the Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash
Join OAR to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with The RUN FOR AUTISM’s fifth annual Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash. The in-person 5K…
Meet Our Newest Navigator Cohort
A new year means new job seekers eager to secure part-time and full-time employment opportunities. With the help of our navigators, job seekers gain…
Please Share OAR’s Self-Advocate Survey
Twenty-one years ago, a group of parents and grandparents of autistic children founded OAR. Since then, our focus has primarily been on resources to…
Ring in the New Year with RUN FOR AUTISM!
Starting a new year is a great time to tackle new challenges and begin new habits. The RUN FOR AUTISM is here to help…
OAR Welcomes New Hire Autism Staff
Brittany Spence, OAR’s new Hire Autism associate, joined the staff at the end of November. Spence’s primary roles include recruiting, training, and managing volunteer navigators and monitoring…
OAR Surpasses Fall Outreach Campaign Goals
This fall, OAR set a goal of distributing 10,000 print and digital copies of our information resources through our Higher Education…
Congratulations to the 2022 Applied Research Grantees
OAR is delighted to announce seven new research grants from the 2022 Applied Research Competition. These new grants, which total $276,212, brings OAR’s all-time…
Highly Rated Fall Webinars Available for Viewing
OAR’s fall webinars focused on skills needed for the transition to adulthood. Presenters offered practical strategies, tools, and support plans that parents, professionals, and…
