Thomas - Autism in the Workplace
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Uploaded by AutismSpeaksVids on Oct 27, 2010
During his final year at Burlington High School, Thomas was referred to Ken's Krew, formally known as Ken's Kids Inc., by his Transition Coordinator and DVR Counselor. At the time, Thomas was looking for a part-time job that would be flexible with his college schedule in the fall, as well as help pay for his car insurance and gas money. Thomas' parents, school staff and DVR counselor felt that Ken's Krew would be a good match because it offered extensive on the job support. The three months of side by side intensive job coaching provided by a Home Depot trained vocational trainer would allow Thomas enough time to become comfortable with his job duties, build self confidence and establish natural supports within the store.
The mission of Ken's Kids, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, is to provide adults diagnosed with intellectual and learning disabilities with vocational training and placement services, which lead to employment at Fortune 100 companies, The Home Depot, CVS Caremark pharmacies, or other corporate partners. These jobs add meaning and purpose to the lives of these individuals who become productive citizens with a promising future. The candidates for job placement and support must demonstrate an ability to function independently in the workplace with appropriate accommodations and supports.
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@aspie4jc Disabilities does not mean no abilities. There is no need to call it different abilities because everyone has different abilities whether they have disabilities or not.
ThisIsAutism 1 month ago
@Univer3eTwist3ers It's not affirmative action. He didn't get the job because he is autistic, but because he could perform the basic job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. There are organizations that help people navigate the job application process, not skip over it entirely. Some of those organizations even provide assistance with job training and onsite assistance.
ThisIsAutism 1 month ago
Is it really necessary for a charity to help find a job? I'm not criticizing or anything, but whatever happened to filling out an application?
Univer3eTwist3ers 1 month ago
@WrestlingReviews09
It's AUTISM, not "autisium." LOL!!! Learn how to spell, before you leave idiotic comments.
kattoo13 2 months ago
i cant stand people with autisium
WrestlingReviews09 3 months ago
I knew Thomas since the 3rd grade, I am proud to have him as my friend!
thedonvespe 8 months ago
FYI, Walgreens is a great company for people with special needs or different abilities. (I hate to say "disabilities" because we HAVE abilities!)
aspie4jc 8 months ago
@DemiIoc Pay for your sins, Autistic Kid!
ApathySidecar 9 months ago
"Give back to society?" Something about that wording doesn't seem appropriate to me.
DemiIoc 1 year ago
@thespectacle i hope for you thespectacle to have a good job with great rates . my wife work with autism children and she like to work with them. they very very smart peoples. do you see the movie Temple Grandin?
shuntercaissiebone81 1 year ago