Autistic Adults in the Workforce Part 1 by Mark Lyons My name is Mark Lyons. My wife, Sally, and I have an adult son, Samuel, who is, among many other things, autistic. He is 25 years old. Many autistic adults struggle with employment, as does Samuel. Current hiring practices of many businesses do not support autistic adults. We are asking for your help in advocating for change in the hiring and employment process. Given the chance, autistic employees can benefit businesses, as I will note later. So, here’s the question: How can the hiring practices and processes of businesses be changed to benefit autistic workers and the businesses at the same time? ...
SammySocks Etc. Supports United Partners of Pflugerville, Texas! by Mark Lyons SammySocks Etc. Blog – Comments and Observations from Someone Who Is a Retired Educator and the Father of Sammy. Visit us at www.sammysocksetc.com. The United Partners (UP) is an non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2017. Located in Pflugerville, Texas, UP has grown to 15 participants, known as “Partners”, who attend Monday through Thursday. Partners participate in a variety of activities including but not limited to devotionals, arts and crafts projects, snacks, exercises, and dance parties. United Partners is a community where all abilities are empowered and valued. Each person involved with United Partners knows that they have a purpose and that they are celebrated. ...
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Help Us Grow So We Can Hire Adults With Differing Abilities! Adults with differing abilities would like to hold a job. About 80% of adults with differing abilities are employed in either part-time or full time jobs.¹ They are waiting to show what they can do if allowed the opportunity. Employees with differing abilities improve productivity, increase retention, and are reliable and steady workers.² Adults with differing abilities are waiting to demonstrate that they can be a boost to any business. Help us grow so we can hire adults with differing abilities. Visit us at www.sammysocksetc.com. ¹ Hoff, Madison. “How Americans with Disabilities Are Underrepresented as Managers and Professionals, In...
Sharing With Others!
SammySocks Etc. believes it is important to share with others. We pledge to share 5% of our earnings with UP – United Partners of Pflugerville, Texas. It is an organization that allows adults with differing abilities to come and spend the day to learn, work, and live as a community.
SammySocks Etc. also donates pairs of socks to the Hope Alliance of Round Rock, Texas. It is a resource center and emergency shelter for those affected by family and sexual violence.
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