The Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) continues this highly aclaimed series of support group meetings for adults who have a diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis) of Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or PDD-NOS. The groups are led by Asperger’s expert, Dr. Alex Gantman. This “adults only” group is intended for the growing community of older […]

Going back to school is exciting, but it’s often stressful for kids — and parents. From homework worries to separation anxiety, starting a new school year can be daunting. And getting back into the swing of things tends to be especially difficult for kids who have mental health or learning disorders. In this special back-to-school […]

Congressman Correa is holding a Caregiver Resource Fair with 14 community partners on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. The Congressman will be providing a legislative update on work being done in D.C. to support caregivers. We will have a Q&A to giver caregivers a voice […]

Presented by: Melanie Whetzel, M.A., CBIS What is neurodiversity? What disabilities and characteristics best describe someone who fits under this umbrella term? Is being neurodiverse a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Join Melanie Whetzel, principal consultant from the Job Accommodation Network, for a session that focuses on autism and neurodiversity in the […]

Presented by Melanie Whetzel, M.A., CBIS  What is neurodiversity? What disabilities and characteristics best describe someone who fits under this umbrella term? Is being neurodiverse a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Join Melanie Whetzel, principal consultant from the Job Accommodation Network, for a session that focuses on autism and neurodiversity in the […]

Join Family Voices of California in partnership with UC Davis | UCLA | Disabilities Rights California on a webinar about Supportive Decision Making. Click HERE to register today.

Presented by AJ Locashio, M.Ed. In this webinar, AJ Locashio will identify the missing components of most programs taking a strengths-based approach when hiring autistic workers and explain how employers and employees can make this practice more effective.  AJ will also explore a variety of relevant topics including intersectionality, disability, minority stress, mental health, resources, […]

Presented by: Emily Raclaw, M.S., LPC, CRC and Molly Conners This webinar will focus on the challenges and opportunities presented to autistic college students during the transition from higher education to the workplace. Emily Raclaw and Marquette student, Molly Conners, will discuss the considerations and insights needed for a successful leap into the professional world and help autistic students […]

Presented by Emily Raclaw, M.S., LPC, CRC and Molly Conners This webinar will focus on the challenges and opportunities presented to autistic college students during the transition from higher education to the workplace. Emily Raclaw and Marquette student, Molly Conners, will discuss the considerations and insights needed for a successful leap into the professional world […]

Audience: Educators, administrators, families, self-advocates, and service providers. These trainings focus on supporting students of all ability levels, including those with extensive support needs from middle school through post-secondary. Session 1: Community Partnership and Collaboration to Support Person-Driven Planning (PDP) Overview: Understand best practices of PDP to support implementation in various settings Watch a live […]

Panelists will discuss how to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for autistic individuals in the workplace. They will share their personal experiences, which include being an employer or business leader, autistic employee, manager of neurodivergent employees, and collectively, advocates for neurodivergent peers. Through these perspectives, audience members will learn how to better support autistic […]