LOCAL AGENCIES
For local supports, guest speakers, and information about autism
- Autism McLean
- Marcfirst
- LIFE-Center for Independent Living (LIFE-CIL)
- Easter Seals of Central Illinois (for diagnosis)
AUTISM AWARENESS
- Environmental sensitivities: Simulations to Help You Understand Sensory Overload
- Transition Strategies (from school to adult life)
- Ideas to Celebrate Autism Awareness Month
- CDC definition of Autism
TRAINING and EMPLOYMENT
Local agencies can refer candidates that meet your employment needs and provide job coaches to work with the individual.
- Marcfirst – phone 309-451-8888
- United Cerebral Palsy of Lincolnland (UCP) – phone 309-585-0629
- Autism and Job Accommodations
- Understanding Autism – An Employers Guide (pdf)
Creating natural supports in the workplace facilitates an inclusive culture where employees understand and respect the strengths and challenges of their co-workers with autism.
- Sustaining Long Term Employment of Autistic Adults (from Autism after 16)
- “Creating Natural Supports,” Psychology Today
Job Accommodations
- Job Accommodation Network
- Supported Employment program at Marcfirst
- Integrated Employment Toolkit (U.S. Dept. of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy)
- Employer Assistance and Resource Network
LEISURE and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Support and collaborate with local agencies and support groups that serve people with autism:
- Autism McLean
- Best Buddies of Illinois State University
- Easter Seals Central Illinois
- Kiwanis Aktion Club
- Marcfirst
- Special Olympics Illinois
- The Miracle League of Central Illinois
- United Cerebral Palsy
Autism McLean and Marcfirst are partnering together to create the Autism-Friendly Community campaign!
For more information, contact Autism Mclean [email protected] or Marcfirst [email protected].