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General Employment
"Neurodiveristy as a Competitive Advantage" (Article)
Many people with neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia have extraordinary skills, including in pattern recognition, memory, and mathematics. Yet they often struggle to fit the profiles sought by employers. A growing number of companies, including SAP, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, and Microsoft, have reformed their HR processes in order to access neurodiverse talent—and are seeing productivity gains, quality improvement,
General Resources
AuSM Resource Directory for Adults
This directory of businesses and organizations is searchable by categories like Advocacy, Legal & Financial,
General Resources
Autism Speak
A nationwide database that contains over 45,000 resources and provides individuals and families with local resources that service a variety of needs from early intervention through adult care. It is searchable by state or by zip code. Resources are organized in over 75 categories.
General Resources
Highland Friendship Club
Highland Friendship Club helps teens and adults with disabilities make friends, learn new skills and connect with their community.
Service Providers - Employment
Kaposia
We provide customized employment services for people with disabilities by serving one person at a time, insisting on integrated work settings, focusing on strengths, paying no less than minimum wage, and never giving up on the expectation of progress. Our only requirement is the desire to work.
Contact:
223 Little Canada Road E. Suite 100
Little Canada, MN 55117
651-224-6974
info@kaposia.com
General Employment
MN Deed / Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) can help you prepare for, find and keep a job, and live as independently as possible. Our mission is to empower Minnesotans with disabilities to achieve their goals for employment, independent living and community integration. We do this by offering training, preparation and workplace accommodations.
Service Providers - Employment
Mind Shift
Mind Shift is a specialized staffing agency that harnesses the unique talents of autistic professionals to drive business success and strengthen communities.
Mind Shift offers services to job seekers and the employers.
Contact Information
5002 Hillsboro Ave N
New Hope, MN 55428
952.334.1281
meghan.klein@mindshift.works
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AuSM (Autism Society of Minnesota)
AuSM is a place where everyone can learn, access services, and develop skills. The organization has supported autistics for over 50 years. We support the whole state, the whole lifespan, and the whole spectrum.
Grief & Loss
Autism & Grief Project | Supporting Autistic Adults in Grief
The information in this portal is presented to assist family, friends, and direct support professionals (DSPs) who are supporting an adult with autism in grief and loss. These resources can help you communicate news of a death, plan and prepare for events that may happen after a death, and better understand grief.
Service Providers - Employment
ClearWeave Careers
We provide Autism employment supports nationwide via Zoom-based services. We help with resumé building / mock interviews / and career guidance. We also reach out to businesses to secure jobs.
We have placed Neurodivergent individuals in many types of jobs in several states across the country.
105 High Street, 2C
Bristol, Connecticut 06010
323.405.0354
info@clearweavejobs.com
Social & Leisure Activities
Highland Friendship Club Weekly Calendar
Highand Friendship Club's programs include community engagement, artistic opportunities, health & wellness, and fun with friends
General Employment
L&S Consulting
At the heart of L&S Consulting lies a mission to open doors to meaningful careers for youth and adults with disabilities. We strive to create a world where every job seeker has the support, resources, and confidence to achieve their goals. Our holistic approach blends personalized services with a commitment to ethical, respectful practices, ensuring that every individual is empowered to navigate their career path with dignity and pride.
Service Providers - Employment
MSS (Midwest Special Services)
Employment may mean something different to each person. Some of the opportunities that MSS can assist you in exploring and securing are supported or competitive employment, micro-enterprises, and self-employment. We offer a wide range of services that can meet you wherever you are on the path to employment and help you find the type of work that is right for you.
Contact:
900 Ocean Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-1000
General Employment
Minnesota JCC
Minnesota JCC is working towards creating Internships for adults with disabilities (kids of transition age - just finished high school, going into education) - go through the regular interview, internship process, work in JCC departments.
Contact: Taylor Kennedy, Director of Inclusion Projects , taylork@minnesotajcc.org
General Employment
AuSM (Autism Society of Minnesota)
AuSM offers neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive employment opportunities in Minnesota, with options for remote and hybrid work in a supportive St. Paul office environment.
General Employment
Autism Society of America
The Autism Society's employment initiative supports the journey of Autistics towards fulfilling employment through a variety of resources. For Autistic job seekers, we provide comprehensive guides and tools designed to help you navigate the employment process.
Families and support networks can access resources to assist their loved ones in finding suitable work.
Service Providers - Medical
Empower Chiropractic & Wellness
We use chiropractic and nutrition based medicine to help ASD or sensory processing disorders manage symptoms and improve life quality.
Contact
373 George Street
Excelsior MN 55331
952.474.3359
empowerwellnesscenter@gmail.com
Service Providers - Employment
JAN (Job Accommodation Network)
JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations for job seekers (when you're looking for a job), employees (once you find a job), entrepreneurship (when you work for yourself), as well as federal, state and local resources.
General Employment
MDI (Minnesota Diversified Industries)
As a nonprofit, social enterprise manufacturer, we create corrugated packaging solutions. Our inclusive environment includes people with disabilities working side-by-side with people without disabilities. Jobs range from leadership and administration to line supervisors and assemblers. MDI provides support for individuals with disabilities looking to obtain and maintain job opportunities at MDI or elsewhere.
Contact:
3501 Broadway St. NE. Ste. 100
Minneapolis, MN 55413
651.999.8200
info@mdi.org
Service Providers - Medical
Melrose Center
Melrose Center helps patients and their families who are struggling with eating. We have all levels of care from outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential and intensive residential. Eight-five percent of all Melrose patients only need outpatient care. We care for people with ADHD and ASD who also are struggling with an eating disorder.
Contact:
3525 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park, Mn 55416
952.993.6200