Patricia Wright

Join NEXT for AUTISM and an esteemed panel of participants on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 2:30 pm EST as they discuss selecting a college for students on the spectrum. Register here: https://teapawt.net/t.co/Rvpkdaeyb6 #ndeam #autismemployment

Adults with ASD are more likely to experience mental health conditions than their peers + access to mental health services remains unequal. We all have a role to play to address these disparities + ensure that people with autism have adequate mental health services. #autismhealth

Throughout October, we proudly celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Check back throughout the month to learn how NEXT is actively working towards creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce. #ndeam #autismemployment #autismawareness #celebrateNDEAM

Join us tomorrow at 4pm EST for a conversation with @AutismSociety where NEXT for AUTISM'S VP of Strategic Initiatives, Brad Walker, will discuss the housing crisis in the autism community. Register here: fb.me/e/1j0ZTTgaR #autism #autismawareness #autismsupport #dspweek

To create inclusive communities, changes need to be made at the organizational & individual level. Members of our Strategic Initiatives Team discuss strategies in their @AutismSpecNews article, Organizational and Individual Change: The Road to Inclusion. nextforautism.org/news/organ…

Read "Fathering a Young Black Man with Autism" by Jamiel Owens, our latest installment in the Reflections series. Inspired by his son, Shayne, Jamiel shares his hopes and fears. nextforautism.org/reflection…

"They need me!" said Dallas about the customers he's helping as an essential worker. Read more about the #autismallies here: nextforautism.org/our-work-2…

Congratulations to the employment interns in the PSAE Class of 2020! We're proud of what they've accomplished & how they navigated the COVID-19 disruptions. Some quotes from the graduates on their experience: nextforautism.org/news/congr… @ProjectSEARCHHQ @nyphospital @ArcWestchester

CO-VID 19 has disrupted many programs that are critical to individuals on the autism spectrum. To support these services, we have launched the NEXT for AUTISM Relief Fund. Donate today to keep essential services available to those who need them most. nextforautism.org/relief

Tickets on sale now for #NightofTooManyStars, hosted by Jon Stewart at the Hulu Theater Madison Square Garden on 4.18.20 and live on @HBO. Be there to watch America’s biggest stars perform to support autism programs.www1.ticketmaster.com/event/…

Did you hear? #JuliasBakery, inspired by a 20-yr-old with autism, is open for business! Show your support for #AutismAwarenessMonth, NEXT for AUTISM, @CMA_Inc , & @CoffeedNYC while satisfying your sweet tooth! Get #juliascookies while they’re hot: juliascookies.org

Julia’s Bakery is inspired by a 20-yr-old with autism who loves to bake & wants to give back during #AutismAwarenessMonth. She’s partnering with @Coffeednyc to bake and donate part of the sales from every dozen cookies you buy to NEXT for AUTISM & @CMA_Inc juliascookies.org

NEXT for AUTISM’s Patricia Wright shared her expertise at the recent Women in Behavior Analysis Conference. She found time to catch-up with Paige Raetz of SARRC, a Night of Too Many Stars Grantee. #InternationalWomansDay @piwright @SARRC_tweet @WomeninBA

Superb reporting and a moving portrait from @TheAtlantic on the personal challenges and systemic barriers faced by adults with autism and their families. nextforautism.org/news/educa… #adultswithautism #theatlantic

A perfect example of public safety sensitivity & best practices for a tough situation. Kudos to the officers @Loyola_Health @goodnewsnetwork @chicagotribune @MarySchmich chicagotribune.com/news/colu…

Do you have a good story about your ability? NEXT for AUTISM is a proud sponsor of @ReelAbilities film festival.

The new Evan in @DearEvanHansen is also a NEXT for AUTISM supporter, and we are so proud! 6 years ago Andrew Feldman began putting on musicals to benefit NEXT for AUTISM. Today, he’s a rising Broadway star! @NBCNewYork https://teapawt.net/t.co/ClCFh1pVGr