Portland Employment Resources
If you are on the Autism Spectrum and are looking for employment related resources, then continue reading. Below lists work State, Organizational, SSI and For Profit supports. These were provided as a suggestion by one of our group members and we do not endorse one specifically. It is a list for information purposes.
Also take a look at our About AS Page for more resources.
Vocational Rehabiliations (VR): Assists individuals with disabilities to get and keep a job that matches their skills, interests and abilities. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/employment/VR/WIN/Pages/index.aspx
Here are links to several employment resources sent by a AASAPDX group leader.
- https://workability.one/post – a job board for neurodiverse job seekers.
- https://www.sourceabled.com
- https://www.rangam.com
- https://www.cai.io/capabilities/autism2work/
- https://www.gowise.org
- https://workability.one
- https://www.inventivelabs.org
- https://www.integrateadvisors.org
- https://www.limeconnect.com/#who-we-are
Autism and Social Security Disability: Use this link to find information and apply should you have the need. We qualify for SSI, which is separate from SSDI, it pays up to $750 per month and is need based. You never leave the program and it kicks back in any time that need arises. It also helps qualify for Medicaid and SNAP. https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/disabling-conditions/autism-and-social-security-disability
The Association of Oregon Centers for Independent Living (AOCIL): Find the local locations for applying for SSI benefits at this site, http://www.aocil.org
The Lime Network helps place people with disabilities in employment that utilizes their skills.
https://www.limeconnect.com/
Insight into Diversity is another group that works to place people in jobs, they are diversity focused as opposed to disability focused. http://www.
Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook: An Employment Workbook for Adults with Asperger Syndrome. by Roger Meyer (our group founder). 2000: This book is an excellent guide for human resource personnel who can tap unto pool of dedicated workers. Overall this is a good book for persons diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism to better understand themselves
HOUSING
SeniorHousingNet: A resource that has independent and assisted living options.