Madison House Autism Foundation

One of the first & leading organizations focusing on the needs of adults with autism and I/DD. (Following/being followed neither implies nor equals endorsement)

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Neurodiversity is essential for varied perspectives and uniquely specific skillsets at work. Cat Contillo, author of the article, found her autistic traits helpful to her cybersecurity work. To read more about Cat’s experiences, read the article below. https://t.co/brA3tIUkRK

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Meg Fozzard suggests a list of practical steps to minimize and eliminate ableism. These steps include expanding definitions of disability to encompass all disabilities, dismantling stereotypes, and more. Read through Meg’s steps in the article below! https://t.co/kDK7z0jB3Q

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Members of Generation Z are known for embracing diversity and positive change in their environments. Read the article below to learn about how this new generation is pushing for change and advocating for individuals with Autism.
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Moving from high school to higher education can be difficult for autistic adults and other neurodiverse individuals, but programs are available to make the journey easier. For a more detailed guide on finding the right program, see the article below.
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The Michigan Department of State announced that people with autism can get a classified driver’s license and state ID, allowing police officers, lawmakers, and TSA workers to understand that the individual is on the spectrum before interacting with them.
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Travel Agent, Kathleen Scallon, became certified in assisting clients with autism after helping a family with an autistic son look for a vacation. Scallion now works to find the best vacation spot for others with autism, so every person can go on vacation.
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Meg Leach describes how Dungeons & Dragons has helped her bring structure to her life and develop strong social skills. As a person with autism, Meg recommends role-playing games like D&D as a way to help develop interpersonal skills while also having fun.
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As a way to avoid overstimulation while watching theater performances, Maine State Music Theater is bringing back sensory-friendly shows. These performances strive to help people with autism stay engaged and feel comfortable while attending a show.
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After surveying employees and examining workplaces, Accenture, a company that provides consulting and processing services, found five major ways that workplaces and companies can make it easier for individuals to feel safe disclosing disabilities.

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In order to ensure safety and protection while banking, M&T bank and Magnusmode teamed up to create a new app. Magnusmode makes it easier for people with autism to independently understand banking tasks with easy directions.

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After her autism diagnosis at 31, Morgan Harper Nichols set out to address the difficulties Black autistic women face in the world. She shares her story in her new book, "How Far You Have Come".

Click below to read more!
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Photographer, Cortney Lang, was able to bond with her autistic son, Bentley, through their mutual love of photography.

Click below to read their story and to see some of Bentley's beautiful photographs!
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Owners of Rango Honey have a son with autism. He inspired them to create a program where young adults with disabilities could come and learn new skills.

Click below to read more of their story!
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After expressing a fascination with repeating lines from television shows, six-year-old David was told he might enjoy theater. Now an adult, David realized theater helped him develop functional social, sensory, and motor skills.

Read David’s full story!
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To help children understand the struggles autistic individuals face, Marissa New wrote the first book in her children’s book series, “The Adventures of Chipper the Chipmunk,” about a character with autism.

Read more about Marissa and her books below!
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Our president and co-founder, JaLynn Prince, had her first meeting with the new IACC board with the head of NIMH at NIH. JaLynn is honored to be serving with leaders from across the country.

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A new, online job board aims to connect neurodiverse and disabled individuals with companies seeking employees.

Click below to read more and to visit the job board!
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Anthony Go, a talented chef with autism, is sharing his love of cooking with others through his online cooking classes.

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Misunderstandings about autism prevent frequent acknowledgement of the various sexual and gender identities of autistic individuals. Read more on how to provide provide neurodivergent folks the opportunities offered to neurotypical LGBTQ+ individuals.
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MHAF's Co-Founder and President, JaLynn Prince, is one of the new members of the IACC who will work to advance research, enhance services, and increase opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

Read the Press Release below to learn more!
https://t.co/84klCa6q5P