Job Club is a AASCEND Project of information and speaker series on employment for adults on the autism spectrum.
AASCEND Job Club
The AASCEND Job Club is a AASCEND Project of information and speaker series on employment for adults on the autism spectrum. All programs are free of charge.
Who: Adults on the autism spectrum, families, mentors and professionals all welcome. For more information, please contact: coach.danmiddleton@gmail.com or info@aascend.org
When: 1st Saturday of the month, 10:00am – 11:00am Pacific Time (usually, but check here to be sure...)
Where: online via ZOOM (link will be sent to subscribers during the week before the meeting)
Additional weekly online Job Club meetings are Mondays, 5:00-6:00 PM Pacific Time.
At all Job Club meetings attendees on the spectrum offer their experience and perspectives on the presentations.
Monthly Guest Speakers
The Job Club provides monthly guest speakers so all members can hear from employment professionals, career coaches and employers. Our guest speakers will provide new career tools, how to navigate the government employment disability departments. We will also have employers present their job opportunities and techniques to apply for accommodations to get the best job.
April 5, 2025
Donna Feingold of HireAble will present here agenda.
Agenda:
- Understanding the difference between SSI and SSDI/CDB and the different rules for each program on how earnings impact benefits
- Review of common Work Incentives
- How to manage an Overpayment
- ABLE Accounts
HireAble is an innovative regional collaborative of nonprofits, school districts, companies, and funding and referral agencies that work to connect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) with employers who need competent, qualified employees. HireAble offers training, transition services, and support to create a more inclusive community through employment.
Monday Job Club Meetings
Keith Halperin facilitates the hour long meeting to help job seekers through specific job search issues they face. Keith will help coach you through the situation. Click the LEARN MORE to connect with Keith and get the Zoom Info.
Monthly Guest Speakers
The Job Club provides monthly guest speakers so all members can hear from employment professionals, career coaches and employers. Our guest speakers will provide new career tools, how to navigate the government employment disability departments. We will also have employers present their job opportunities and techniques to apply for accommodations to get the best job.
August 2, 2025
Kelly Roehm is a career coach, author, and speaker dedicated to helping people turn ambition into achievement. As the founder of The Resume Realist, Kelly has spent years identifying what works-and what doesn’t–when it comes to career success. She has helped over 400 professionals, from entry-level to senior executives, land ideal roles, negotiate higher salaries, and build strong personal brands. Her approach blends evidence-based career strategies, positive psychology, and a deep understanding of individual strengths.
As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program.
Who: Autistic adults, family members and professional who work with them are all welcome.
When: Sat Mar 1, 10 – 11am Pacific Time
Where: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed.
Contact info@aascend.org with any questions.
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