* This listing should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation either by the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix or its Board of Directors. It is merely a collection of individuals/entities/resources that have been deemed helpful or recommended by consumers. Please notify Sonya if any information needs to be updated.
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Articles by Stephen Shore, Autism Advocate
Do the employers that you work with know that they may qualify for a benefit of $2400-$9600 per eligible employee if they qualify and hire certain people with disabilities and or veterans? Take a look at the short videos below and read the brochures to help you share the information with them. This could help them make a great hire and get paid for putting your job seeker to work!
Organization for Autism Research – Hire Autism
Services: Job search assistance, career assessments, Autism friendly jobs board, resource center, and companies looking to hire
Phone: 703.243.9727
Website: www.hireautism.org
ResumeBuilder.com
Services: Our resource is focused on helping people with disabilities create a strong resume that would help increase their chances of getting hired. Important information such as laws that protect their rights and dealing with workplace discrimination and harassment are also included to help them prepare for employment.
Phone: 1.800.301.9082
Website: www.resumebuilder.com/comprehensive-resume-and-career-guide-for-people-with-disabilities/
The Pima County One-Stop is here to help you get back to work. The One-Stop works with local businesses to identify job opportunities you might not find elsewhere.
Tom Flynn with ARIZONA@WORK has provided some job leads for Maricopa County. Click on the button below to learn more.
Frontline Recruitment, Project Search Teacher has some openings in Pima County. Learn more below.
Click on the link below to learn about the City of Sahuarita, AZ current employment opportunities.
Assist To Independence
P.O. Box 4133
Tuba City, AZ 86045
Phone: 928.283.6261
Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
5025 E Washingston Street, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602.256.2245
Website: www.ability360.org
Direct Center for Independence, Inc.
1001 North Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520.624.6452
Website: www.directaz.org
New Horizons Disability Empowerment Center
9400 E Valley Road, #1 Prescott Valley, AZ 96314
Phone: 928.772.1266
Website: www.nhdec.org
Services Maximizing Independent Living & Empowerment dba SMILE
1929 S Arizona Avenue, #11 Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928.329.6681
Website: smile-az.org