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What is Autism?

What is Autism?

Employment/Vocational Opportunities

Miller Career and Transition Center

8218 Vanalden Avenue Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 885-1646 https://mctc-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/

Tierra del Sol Foundation

9919 Sunland Boulevard Sunland, CA 91040 (818) 325-1419 www.tierradelsol.org

• Provide employment-based training for nondiploma track, mild to moderate disabled and selected severely disabled students. • Ages 18-22 • On-the-job and on-site training.

Jazz Hands for Autism (NLACRC Vendor)

10220 Culver Boulevard, Suite 101 Culver City, CA 90232 (424) 209-7190 info@jazzhandsforautism.org • Career exploration and skill development with the goal of meaningful paid employment or professional volunteerism placement. • Workforce Development • College to Career • Careers in the Arts

• Employment for musicians. • Performance opportunities. • Vocational and job readiness training. • Assistance with job placement

Autism Works Now!

20259 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 259A Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (323) 240-0361 Joanne.lara@autismworksnow.org

• Pre-employment to job skill training • Ages 17 year olds and up • Meetings once a week • Mentorship, job training/coaching.

Jay Nolan Community Services

15501 San Fernando Mission Boulevard, Suite 200 Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 361-6400 www.jaynolan.org

• Supports children and adults with disabilities • Services provided through the Department of

Developmental Services (DDS) & Department of

Rehabilitation (DOR). • Employment and training services. • Independent living and support living services.

Exceptional Minds

13400 Riverside Drive, Suite 211 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 387-8811 info@exceptional-minds.org • Employment Support Program (readiness training, coaching, placements, troubleshooting, and employer education). • Part-time and full-time programs available.

Tuition assistance available.

New Horizons

Pathways Program 15725 Parthenia Street North Hills, Ca 91343 (818) 894-9301 info@newhorizons-sfv.org

• Employment Transition Program (from supported employment to working in the community). • One year program. • Paid work training for 6 hours a week. • Pathways Job Club where they work on various soft skills and discuss their experiences in training.

PathPoint

8510 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 100 Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 773-9570 info@pathpoint.org • Strengthen workplace abilities, build life skills, and develop meaningful relationships. • Students referred by the Department of

Rehabilitation between the ages of 16-21 are eligible for PathPoint’s Student Work Experience. • Assist with employment and community access.

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