Supporting Transitions Cultural Connections for People on the Autism Spectrum and other Developmental Disabilities Made possible by generous support from The FAR Fund
About 50,000 young adults with autism exit school each year in the U.S. leading to a loss of community , support services , and structured, daily activities . Life Course Outcomes Research Program, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University (2015). National Autism Indicators Report: Transition into Young Adulthood . Philadelphia, PA: Roux, Anne M., Shattuck, Paul T., Rast, Jessica E., Rava, Julianna A., and Anderson, Kristy, A.
The unemployment rate for persons with disabilities was 10.7% in 2015, about twice that of those with no disability (5.1%). In 2015, the annual average of people with disabilities employed in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations was only 1.9% . DOL's Bureau of Labor Statistics ( 2015). Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/cps/.
“Nationally, we have a real crisis. About 80% to 90% of young adults with autism are either unemployed or underemployed. ” - Michael Alessandri, Executive Director, University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities ( Upstanders - Employing the Full Spectrum )
Diversity includes Disability
Supporting Transitions: A Three Year Project Goal: To increase opportunities at cultural organizations for adults with autism through... ● Employment, internship and volunteer opportunities ● Recreational programs ● Life skills development programs
Supporting Transitions Pilot Internships 4 Internships for 40 hours each (4 hours/week for 10 weeks) ● Provide training opportunities for individuals with disabilities ● Build knowledge, experience and capacity in cultural organizations ● Build a path to employment
The Jewish Museum The Jewish Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the Jewish people ...Using art and artifacts that embody the diversity of the Jewish experience from ancient to present times, throughout the world, the Museum strives to be a source of inspiration and shared human values for people of all religious and cultural backgrounds while serving as a special touchstone of identity for Jewish people.
Our Goals ● Provide a meaningful learning experience for an individual with autism interested in working in cultural institutions ● Provide a pathway into museum work for someone who traditionally has less access to the field ● Bring the voices of people with autism into our program planning ● Expand our inclusive hiring practices and begin the work to address stigma around hiring people with disabilities
Some projects included: ● Preparing materials ● Assisting with our Access Family Workshop ● Researching art works ● Helping plan projects and make sample works ● Learning about and practicing inquiry- based education
Supporting Transitions Website
Journal of Museum Education Volume 42, 2017 - Issue 4: This is Not a Test: Real Challenges, Real Strategies From the Field
Museum Access Consortium Website: http://museumaccessconsortium.org/ Email: museumaccess@gmail.com or stprojectleadermac@gmail.com Twitter: @MAConsortium Facebook: http://facebook.com/museumaccess Made possible by generous support from The FAR Fund
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