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Resources and Training Offered by Autism Training and Technical Assistance (ATTA) and Autism Speaks
Colleen Shinn, Autism Speaks Nikki Machalak, ATTA
The Autism Training and Technical Assistance project (ATTA) seeks to create resources and training that can be used by students with ASD, their family members, secondary and postsecondary educators and staff, employers, and members of the community, to better understand the transition process, the unique barriers faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and to assist them in working towards or providing equitable access in the workplace/postsecondary setting. Nikki Michalak, Research Coordinator, ATTA, shared information about the Project at the Targeting Autism forum.
Colleen Shinn, Manager, Community Outreach, Autism Speaks, Midwest and South Central Regions on activities and resources available from Autism Speaks, including their extensive Spectrum Careers Portal. Colleen also shared how she is collaborating with Illinois libraries to increase awareness of the wide range of resources that are freely available to support individuals with autism.
The presentation at the 2018 Targeting Autism Forum can be viewed here.
2018 Targeting Autism Annual Forum Participants
Panel Discussion on Helping Make Libraries Inclusive
Librarians on the autism spectrum share their experience of being autistic and working in a library. You can view the full panel discussion in a two part interview:
Deadline to Register for Targeting Autism Forum has been Moved Back One Week
Due to popular demand to attend the 2018 Targeting Autism forum, we are moving back our registration deadline one week.
If you would like to attend the Targeting Autism Forum but have not yet registered, the new deadline is Friday, April 20, 2018.
Registration is Open for the 2018 Targeting Autism Forum!!
2018 Targeting Autism Forum at the Illinois State Library, May 17-18th
The 2018 Targeting Autism Forum will be held on May 17-18, 2018 in the atrium of the Illinois State Library, Springfield, IL,. The full agenda is available here. To register, simply send an email to Suzanne Schriar with a subject line that reads Registration for the forum. Please include your name, job title, name of your library or other professional affiliation and a brief statement about your interest in the topic of autism and libraries. As in previous years, there is no registration fee to attend. Lodging for May 16-17 will be provided at no additional charge at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre. Breakfast and lunch on May 17-18 will be provided. Registrations will be accepted now through Friday, April 27th.
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