In October, 2018, I accepted a Scanning position at M Group Consulting. My primary responsibility is reviewing and scanning medical invoices and uploading documents to the appropriate electronic archive. In addition to processing invoices, I have been helping M Group Consulting prepare for an office move by packaging and shredding documents. I have even learned […]
Extraordinary People – Screening on January 16th
Extraordinary People: A Documentary About Adults with Autism & Employment Join us on January 16, 2019, 7:00 PM Reception; 7:30 PM Film & Discussion at the Bow Tie Cinema 100, 93 Knollwood Road, White Plains, NY 10607 Please join us for a private screening of a new documentary and conversation around employment for adults with […]
Women at work. New jobs for trainees.
Maki joins Clarfeld Financial Advisors Maki T. just started her new job at Clarfeld Financial Advisors in their tax department, and we are thrilled for her! She is responsible for accurately and thoroughly scanning clients’ tax documents and digitally filing them for future access. Maki is working five mornings a week and takes the bus […]
Skills from Girl AGain help Colleen in her first job
Yes She Can trainee Colleen reflects on her summer and returning to the program at Girl AGain in September. It’s been a summer filled with sun, surf, sand, and plenty of fun to go around! For three months, we’ve been enjoying ourselves-going to summer camp, seeing the latest movies, kickin’ it up at the […]
Transition to Work – Yes She Can Fall Sessions Now Open
What does it take to be ready for work? To be able to complete the assignments your manager has assigned you, effectively and efficiently, you need to be able to ask questions, research possible solutions, make recommendations, collaborate with peers, ask for help, interact with supervisors, accept critical feedback, shift from one priority to another, […]
Transition to Employment – Summer Intensive
Get ready for the world of work Teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related social and learning disabilities have unique challenges that hinder their participation in the workforce. Conventional internships are not designed to provide the teaching methods and intensive coaching as well as the social and emotional support they need […]
Maki launches her career
Maki has been a trainee with Yes She Can since she graduated from Manhattanville College in May 2016. Maki wants to work in a position where she can put to use her research and data entry skills, and where her attention to detail can benefit the organization. During her participating in our training program, Maki […]
Inclusion in the house of worship, and beyond
On Friday evening, January 19, I joined The Reform Temple of Forest Hills, NY, for their Sabbath service, with the focus on inclusion. I was invited by my friend Sue Izeman, who I met when she was director of the Greenwich Autism Program where my daughter was enrolled in a social skills group at age […]
Is this job for you?
How do you know if a job is a good fit for you? There are many ways to assess a match between you and a job. For people with autism, two particular characteristics of jobs tend to be challenging: social interaction and decision-making. Consider how much autonomy you may have in the job. Can you […]