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Autism Speaks Iowa - Pathway to Employment
November 30, 2020 at 9:00 am
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November 30, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Virtual Webinar
IA
United States
National data shows that most autistic adults are unemployed or underemployed, despite many having the skill sets and expertise to excel in the workplace. Looking ahead, the workforce implications for the next 20 years are significant and this challenge has become even more urgent as the country responds to the economic consequences of COVID-19.
Objectives
- Bringing awareness and education about autism into the workplace
- Employing, hiring and supporting individuals with autism
- Supporting caregivers and their families
Special Guest Speakers
- Governor Kim Reynolds, State of Iowa
- Robert Varnadoe, CEO, Lee Container
- Angela Geiger, President & CEO, Autism Speaks
Schedule
- 9:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. CST | Welcome & Keynote
- 10:00 p.m.–11:00 a.m. CST | Break-Out Sessions
- 11:00 p.m.–12:00 p.m. CST | Live Q&A Panel
- 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. CST | Expo Booth
CLICK HERE to register!
If you require a special accommodation, please email us at colleenshinn@autismspeaks.org.
Our Autism Response Team (ART) is specially trained to connect people with autism, their families, and caretakers to information, tools, and resources.