By Stateside Staff, Michigan Radio The Next Idea We in Michigan usually take great pride in our state’s natural beauty and precious resources. So, I find it incredibly disheartening that one of our state’s most beautiful and precious resources – its autistic community – is largely misunderstood, marginalized and woefully under-valued. We live in a […]
Long Island Cafe Offers Job Opportunities for Disabled AdultsNew York Times
By ARIELLE DOLLINGER FORT SALONGA, N.Y. — Cody Stillwagon dreamed of cooking, but he was stuck washing dishes. Last month, however, Mr. Stillwagon, 19, of East Northport, N.Y., was slicing vegetables and fruits in a professional kitchen. Mr. Stillwagon has autism, which in past jobs kept him at the sink. Now, he works at Cause Cafe, […]
