Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
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Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Trainings
Virtual trainings on MyODP.org for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) service providers.
Read moreAdult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
The Adult Community Autism Program, also known as ACAP, is one of two programs in Pennsylvania specifically designed to help adults with autism spectrum disorder participate in their communities in the way that they want to, based upon their identified needs.
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This website provides information on the role of Adult Protective Services and how to report abuse of an elder or an adult with a disability.
Read moreAdult Social Group for Individuals with HFA/ASP
This support group is a Discussion Group and Social Outings Group for adults eighteen and older who are on the autism spectrum and live in or near the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area.
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Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
As provided for by section 609 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by section 461 of Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), Congress has directed the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities (the Committee) to prepare and submit a Final Report to the Secretary of Labor and to Congress. The Final Report summarizes the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Committee on ways to increase competitive employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or other individuals with significant disabilities as well as the use and oversight of the certificate program as carried out under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. As required by law, the Committee submitted the Final Report to the Secretary and Congress on September 15, 2016.
Read moreAdvocacy Information for Parents and Caregivers
Advocacy information for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism.
Read moreAdvocating for My Health During COVID-19
This resource developed by ASERT for AID in PA provides self-advocates with information on how they can advocate for their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreAffordable Care Act Toolkit for Self-Advocates
This resource has been developed to equip self-advocates with autism to understand and navigate the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Am I Ready to Learn How to Drive?
Learning to drive a car can be both exciting and scary. This #ASDNext guide helps you know if you have the necessary skills required to be a good driver. Ask yourself the questions in each section of this resource to see if you may be ready to start learning how to drive.
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An Employer’s Guide to Hiring and Retaining Employees with Autism
This resource from Autism Speaks provides information for prospective employers on how to support and hire individuals with autism.
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