The U Can Employ initiative, led by Els for Autism, aims to increase employment opportunities for individuals with autism by equipping companies with the training, consultation, and support needed to build inclusive workplaces. Supported by the Make Waves Foundation, this initiative empowers people with autism to lead meaningful lives and contribute as valued community members.

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The Autism Society’s Becoming an Autism-Informed Organization course package aims to bridge the gap between the lived experiences of Autistic individuals and workplace culture by equipping employers with the tools to create more inclusive environments.

Registration is now open for the first course, Understanding Autism and the Workplace, supported by the Make Waves Family Foundation, which supports the Autism Society’s latest employment initiative. This introductory course offers insights into Autism, neurodiversity, and workplace challenges while highlighting the importance of accommodations and disclosure. Participants will learn practical strategies to foster acceptance, understanding, and meaningful change within their organizations.

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Over the next five years, the Make Waves Family Foundation is giving $1 million to the First Place Global Leadership Institute to create the Make Waves Center for Community Development.

The center aims to fuel a new marketplace of supportive housing and community options through replicable, sustainable design, programming and development strategies.

You can read more about The Make Waves Center for Community Development here.

There is an urgent need among law enforcement agencies to provide trainings with proven strategies on how to improve communication and de-escalate conflict with people on the spectrum.

Make Waves is proud to initiate and sponsor a law enforcement training led by The Autism Society of Inland Empire for law enforcement agencies in Orange County, CA.