NEXT for AUTISM

?? BE A MENTOR! ?? We are now recruiting for the October 2024 session of the NEXT CONNECTS bi-directional mentorship program that supports young autistic adults entering the workforce while fostering improved acceptance and inclusion within businesses. Join us if you are a 1) college-level autistic adult or recent graduate getting ready to enter the workforce or 2) an established professional with at least 3-5 years solid work experience (all backgrounds and industries). Let's empower the next generation of autistic adults in the workplace! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BaEwf2 Register: https://bit.ly/3TG3tW1 #autisticadults #autismemployment #neurodiverseemployment #neurodiversehiring #mentorship #bidirectionalmentorship #inclusivebusiness #nextconnects

The team at NEXT wishes you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday.

"As I reflect on the past year, the thing I’m grateful for is the people I’ve met and spent time getting to know. While this holds in all facets of my life, it is particularly true of my time with NEXT and in the autism community." NEXT for AUTISM CEO Gillian Leek shares a few of her grateful connections over the past year and shares NEXT's vision for the future … that everyone deserves to live a productive and fulfilling life. Read Gillian's letter at https://bit.ly/3OqfImG or ?? in bio. #gratefulconnections #givingthanks #autismawareness

NEXT is a proud funder of the important work of NeuroGuides, an autistic-led organization that engages, equips, and encourages autistic adults in transformational life journeys. Thanks to the work of Tabitha Molett and the team at NeuroGuides, they are achieving a vision to positively influence the way society sees autism and autistic persons to create a stronger culture where neurodiversity is celebrated in the workplace and beyond. Learn more about their work at neuroguides.org/ #autisticledorganization #autisticled #nextforautismgrants #celebratingsuccess

Someone you know loves someone with autism. Will you donate to help fund programs that support autistic adults, the most underserved population in the autism community? Help support someone you know today. NEXT's year-end fundraising will help ensure the expansion of our NEXT CONNECTS bi-directional mentorship program. This unique program provides mentorship and resources that foster neuroinclusive hiring and employment, from both the employee and employer perspectives. Help support the next generation of employed autistic adults. Give today @ NEXTforAUTISM.org/2024 or ?? in bio. Thank you. #autisticadults #empowerautisticadults #yearendgiving #someoneyouknow #nextconnects #autismmentorship #autismemployment #neuroinclusivehiring #neuroinclusiveemployment

Looking for a Sensory Gift? ?? This Fidget Gift Guide is a great place to start. Thanks to some of our NEXT for AUTISM grantees for sharing their favorites. See the full list here: https://bit.ly/48XfQnd Do you have a favorite that's not listed? Share below ?? #holidaygiftguide #fidgetgiftguide #holidaygiving #sensorygift

Will you help empower autistic adults? And empower someone you know? Odds are someone you know loves someone with autism. Or someone you love is autistic. Be part of the movement that brings inclusion, opportunity, and empowerment to neurodivergent adults. We all deserve to live a productive and fulfilling life. Making a year-end gift to NEXT for AUTISM will help ensure the success of our initiatives, including the expansion of our NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS employment-based scholarship program. This unique program infuses much-needed DSP work hours into community organizations that support autistic individuals with greater support needs and encourages the next generation of professionals to understand and work with neurodivergent individuals. Help empower the next generation. Donate today at NEXTforAUTISM.org/2024 or ?? in bio. Thank you. #autisticadults #empowerautisticadults #yearendgiving #someoneyouknow

It's World Kindness Day! A good reminder to be kind to yourself and others.

Mariza works as a Direct Support Professional with autistic adults, in addition to going to school for elementary education. As a NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS work-based scholarship recipient, Mariza works a minimum of 800 hours each year as a DSP. This innovative program helps bridge the DSP employment gap while also introducing this important work to the next generation of professionals. The best upside for Mariza, she finds the experience incredibly rewarding. Read her story at https://bit.ly/4etnV4e or ?? in bio. #NEXTforAUTISMFellows #DirectSupportProfessional #DSP #DSPcrisis #WhatsNextForAutism

Seth Chea wants to ensure his autistic godson has a bright and inclusive future. So he called on his friends, family, and community for help. Check out the successful awareness and fundraising event Seth created to help build for his godson's future. Seth is what's NEXT for autism. Read more at https://bit.ly/3UHcBKS #autismfundraiser #autismawareness #servicescliff #autismservicescliff #communityevent #ittakesavillage