Els for Autism

“Our society is set up to advantage non-disabled and neurotypical people. Depending on several factors, some autistic adults can have a hard time finding regular, paying jobs.” Verywell Health explores common trends in the employment of people with autism, in hope that employers and fellow employees can gain knowledge on autism, as a whole. U Can Employ (UCE), powered by Els for Autism, can assist your company in overcoming the boundaries and misconceptions that may come with hiring individuals with autism. Please visit our website at www.ucanemploy.com to find out more about how we can support you in understanding autism and how your place of work can be an autism inclusive employer. #autism #autismemployment #autisminclusion #autismemployer

Heartfelt thanks to Microsoft Surface for their Platinum sponsorship at the Golf Challenge regional event at Chambers Bay. 

Since 2015, Els for Autism has awarded individuals with autism from the U.S. and Canada who have shined a positive light through their character, positive attitude, and contribution. This award highlights and celebrates the achievements of individuals who have demonstrated significant achievements in their own person context, been an inspiration to other people with autism and a catalyst for helping people with autism fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive, and rewarding lives, and is accomplished in any area of endeavor. Nominations close for the 2024 Els for Autism Spectrum Award Saturday, August 31 at midnight. Click here to nominate: https://ow.ly/u3Hy50T6SOG

A huge thank you to Aviso AI for their Platinum sponsorship at the Golf Challenge regional event at Chambers Bay.

James A. Williams was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. Around this time he starting taking piano lessons. In 2010 he decided that he would change his life for the better. Today James sits on our Advisory board as an autism self-advocate. He has performed at several of our events including our 2023 Autism Innovations and Global Impact Conference. Thank you, James, for serving on our Advisory Board.

"𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙢: 𝙀𝙡𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙅𝙪𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨" Drowning is the leading cause of death for children with autism, with Florida reporting the highest number of deaths among these children. And a recent study conducted by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County has found that Palm Beach County leads the state in drownings involving children with autism. Thank you, Florida Weekly, for sharing how we are actively fundraising to build a specialized autism-friendly recreation complex featuring an aquatics center and expanding our Ernie Els #GameON Autism® Sports program to include aquatics. Marlene Sotelo EdD,BCBA-D #autism #drowningprevention #autismprograms #autismservices #ElsforAutism

Shoutout to RingCentral Engage Digital for their Platinum sponsorship at the Golf Challenge regional event at Chambers Bay.

Join us for our annual sensory-inclusive, family-friendly FALLoween Festival on Saturday, October 26th! Don't miss out on this spooktacular morning filled with trick-or-treating, costume contests, entertainment, activities, light bites provided by the Big Easy™ Cafe by Ernie Els and so much more. 🍂 - Register 🎃 - Volunteer 🍁 - Sponsor 🎪- Participate in the Spooky Supply Drive Click the link to register and learn how to get involved. https://ow.ly/8Pi850T4gSt #ElsforAutism #Autism #FALLoween #sensoryfriendly #familyevent

The CMX theaters hosted their Summer Film Fest the past two months. The clients in our Adult Day Training (ADT) program grabbed their popcorn and enjoyed a summer full of their favorite animated films such as, 'Despicable Me,' 'The Secret Life of Pets,' and 'Shrek'. Comment your favorite movie below! 🎟️🎬📽️

U Can Employ™ (UCE) is your guide to becoming an autism inclusive employer. By fostering an autism inclusive workplace, UCE aims to change the employment landscape for individuals with autism nationwide by initiating internal transformations within businesses. UCE is proud to spotlight Ensono’s efforts in becoming an autism inclusive employer. With support from a UCE Consultant, Mandy Long, PHR, SHRM-CP and her team at Ensono remained committed to implementing change by their willingness to modify job descriptions, interview practices, and completing all UCE employer trainings. We would like to thank the team at Ensono for their commitment to becoming a more inclusive workforce. UCE is powered by Els for Autism.