Autism and Competitive Employment Resource

I just wish to share a resource with my network for anyone who may be supporting someone with autism that may also be seeking competitive employment and could benefit from this service. Please feel free to share this with anyone who might find this useful as well:

https://researchautism.org/if-technology-is-on-your-gift-list-read-this/

This is a *FREE* software offer published in the e-newsletter for OAR (Organization for Autism Research). Here are more details …

Price:

Standard Tier: Free Enhanced Tier:  $99/month ($269/quarter, $999/year), which comes with an automated job matching service, reporting dashboards, and online training courses for day jobs.

You can also give a Daivergent quarterly or annual subscription to a family member or community agency.

This holiday promo code for the OAR community — DAIOAR — discounts the price to $79/month from $99/month. The promotion expires on 12/31/19.  To order, go through sales@daivergent.com.

Products/Services Offered:

Daivergent is unlocking the unique aptitude of people on the autism spectrum, connecting companies to a high-quality workforce through its innovative platform. The founder, Byron Dai, wanted his brother, who is on the autism spectrum, to have a job more aligned with his abilities. He built Daivergent to meet that need, combining his data science background with the need for employment in the ASD community.

Daivergent offers training and employment services to support individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Users can develop skills in programming, graphic design, marketing, and more through video-based curricula and earn a new certification. There is also an opportunity to join any of the 15 interest groups to meet like-minded individuals who share similar passions. Users can also practice for their next interview with virtual coaches.

Programming, graphic design, and marketing positions are available as are data specialist positions. A state-of-the-art platform provides opportunities tailored to the worker. To become a data specialist, your loved one must complete the following steps:

1.    Register for an account with Daivergent.

2.    Complete the screening assessment.

3.    Complete a qualification task.

4.    Complete the onboarding online.

Hope you find this useful!

Trish E. Luberda, NcP Certified Supports Broker Area Supervisor, Berks County NEPA Inclusive Cell #: (570) 213-7009 Fax #: (267) 482-9900 Now providing Supports Brokering Services in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties as well as Supports Brokering AND OVR Referrals in Berks and Schuylkill Counties also.