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This guest post is by Amanda Rodriguez, Director of Our Puzzle Piece Gifts & More. Amanda is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to […]
Gift Shop Provides Opportunities for Those With Special Needs Read More »
This guest post is by Sue Cassel, President and Founder of Max Cavie’s Guinea Pig Haven, Inc. Sue is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m
Small Animal Rescue Center Helps Disabled Volunteers Build Employment Skills Read More »
This guest post is by Laura McCurdy, Director of the Autism Employment Network. Laura is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to support our
Nonprofit works to employ autistics in sustainable workplaces Read More »
This guest post is by Gerry Hartigan, founder of A Farm Less Ordinary. Gerry is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying
Farm Provides First-Time Jobs to Disabled Individuals Read More »
This guest blog was written by Mairi Hallman, an autistic student who is currently studying statistics at the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. When she isn’t studying or working as a summer intern at KFM, Mairi enjoys reading, experimenting with Notion, and brainstorming sarcastic comebacks for ableist remarks. People with disabilities are America’s largest
7 Misconceptions About Disabled Employees Read More »
This guest post is by Katie Holyfield & Taylor Matkins, Owners of Lucky Ones Coffee. Katie and Taylor are applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m
Small Coffee Shop Has Employed 17 People With Disabilities Read More »
My friend Chris Bonello, a fellow public speaker who is on the autism spectrum posted a great quote on his Facebook Page where he discusses an example situation of what the workforce has looked like for him. It said… “Sorry Steve, we can’t offer you the job. I know you’d be an expert at building
Autistic People Like Me Just Want A Chance To Succeed Read More »
Has anyone watched Locke & Key? I’m excited to say they were renewed for a second season. After being featured on shows such as ABC’s The Good Doctor and Speechless, Coby Bird, a talented young man who is on the autism spectrum was casted as Rufus Whedon, the adopted son of Ellie Whedon and someone
How This Autistic Actor’s Role on ‘Locke and Key’ Helps Dispel Autism Stereotypes Read More »
What an awesome name for a company! The Chocolate Spectrum are an artisan chocolate company who hire people on the autism spectrum based out of Jupiter, Florida. It was started by a mom who has a son on the autism spectrum and now I’m happy to say have 4 employees on the autism spectrum and
People With Autism Find Jobs At The Chocolate Spectrum Read More »
This guest post is by Carrie Hennessy who has been working with individuals with ASD and their families for over 20 years, it all started in undergrad while she was getting here degree in Psychology when she was a home ABA therapist for a little boy with autism. She went on to get her special
The Misconception That Those With Autism Can’t Hold A Job Needs To Be Debunked Read More »
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
