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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 and activities. Conversely, public transportation can act as a barrier to integration for those who are unable to independently use it.

Ilang-Ilang will discuss how to increase safety and security for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learning to use public transit and share travel training procedures. He will also offer specific information about local transportation options for those living in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Ilang-Ilang is a former U.S. Navy sailor who was honorably discharged after being diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, a painful nerve disorder. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Since graduating, he has maintained a career in the mental health field as a clinician, supervisor, and social worker. Using his knowledge of disabilities and mental health issues, Ilang-Ilang trains individuals in the D.C. metro area on the skills necessary to effectively utilize transportation.

Register for Transportation: Options and Concerns for Those Living with ASD, which includes a Q&A session.