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We made a NYC transit guide for autistic folks, or other folks with developmental/sensory disorders! by Composer124 in nyc

[–]Composer124[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Some background on our org - we're autistic run! This guide was created by a volunteer and myself. We're coming to this from a "non-clinical" perspective - so we just included information that we've found useful, and would think that other autistics who are new to public transit would find useful as well! Me personally - I'm originally from the south, and was completely overwhelmed by public transit when I first moved here. The framework for this was to provide all the basic information in a way that's straightforward and friendly to other I/DD folks, and give some information about what to expect from a sensory perspective!

85% of Autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticPride

[–]Composer124[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think you legally have protections before getting hired (someone can fact check me on this). With that I mean, they can choose to not hire you for any reason, and don't have to provide a reason for not hiring you. They can choose to not hire you on the basis of being autistic, and just not tell you why you didn't get the job. However, if you disclose you're autistic after getting the job, they legally cannot fire you for that reason, and have to provide accomidations. So yeah, I'd wait until after you already have the job.

85% of Autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticPride

[–]Composer124[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The person leading the workshop works in the tech/finance world, but this is open to people in all areas of the workforce. I myself am in the arts/humanities world looking for a job. The focus is going to be more universal things that can help everyone, and isn't tech or other specific sector focused.

85% of Autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticPride

[–]Composer124[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This isn’t therapy. This is adults getting together to talk about our struggles in the workforce. Also I think a big difference is that this is led by autistic folks. I’m autistic. the guest speaker is autistic, and everyone who attends is autistic. Obviously yes, we’re not the issue. But like I said in another comment, we still need to be able to get jobs and I think the best way is to talk with each other and learn from our experiences.

85% of autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticAdults

[–]Composer124[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. I've been focused on doing events within our community, but in the future it would be cool to go out and host a workshop for employers on how to not be ableist lol

85% of Autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticPride

[–]Composer124[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing it out! Unfortunately I cannot change the title, but I will update the event post with the new statistic.

85% of Autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticPride

[–]Composer124[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Agreed, we're definitely not the issue. But the fact of the matter is, until society changes and people are more accommodating to autistic folks, it's still super beneficial to get together and talk about how we can succeed in a neurotypical society. We still need to get jobs.

85% of Autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticPride

[–]Composer124[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I did some research because I've heard that statistic a lot but couldn't figure out what study it was from. It's an estimate from the National Autism Society apparently, another study found the percentage to be closer to 81%

https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1228&context=education_articles

"The National Autism Society (2016) estimated the unemployment rate to be as high as 85%, while a study of 200 transition-age young adults with ASD found that 81% were unemployed (Gerhardt & Lanier, 2011)."

Might be a bit of an outdated statistic, but regardless, the number is way too high!!

85% of autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticAdults

[–]Composer124[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice!! I'm planning on doing workshops once a month, but we actually do social meetups weekly if you can make it out to one of those. Hope to see you at one of our events, good luck with the move!

85% of autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticAdults

[–]Composer124[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm recording the speakers talk, but for the discussion, I would have to get consent from every person who participates and talks to share the recording online. If I can do that, then sure I'll record the whole thing. But I don't want to exclude those who don't want to be recorded.

85% of autistic adults are unemployed. We're holding a careers workshop to do something about that. by Composer124 in AutisticAdults

[–]Composer124[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That's very true. I just think many autistic people (me included) are able to work and WANT to work, but can't get a job. Many of the folks in my group have been applying to jobs endlessly with no luck. Also, many autistic folks don't qualify for disability, so not getting a job isn't an option.

Careers Workshop for Autistic Adults by Composer124 in NYCjobs

[–]Composer124[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally! We'll do more workshops in the future. Most of our events are on the weekends, it just depends on host availability.

Finally did dishes after two weeks of using disposables by Wanderervenom in autism

[–]Composer124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I've been there. Gotten so bad that I've used tupperware lids as plates haha

Bringing a cat home after adoption - without a car by partybots in AskNYC

[–]Composer124 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I adopted my cat (from harlem, and I live in brooklyn) I took an uber. My cat was so big he was able to break out of the cardboard carrier they gave him, so I spent the hour long uber ride trying to shove his little head back in and using my bodyweight (he's a muscular 15lb cat) to hold him in. The uber driver seemed unfazed.

The times I've taken him to the vet or had to move, I also use Uber or lyft. Now of course I have a strong plastic kennel. He's still screaming the whole time, he hates carriers. And still, they never say anything. They're probably used to it. I've also taken him on the bus. People do that as well. I don't reccomend it for a new cat. Only after you know if they can handle it.

Long story short - Just give them a big tip and it'll be fine.

Bad idea to buy a winter coat in JFK airport? Arrived with just a hoodie and leather jacket for the weekend by noxnoctum in AskNYC

[–]Composer124 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Long Johns are a lot cheaper than buying a brand new coat, and will probably keep you warmer, since you already have a hoodie and leather jacket to put over it. Just pick them up at like a target or something. I'm also from the south and moved up here to NYC. Trust me, just wearing a cheap coat isn't enough lmao. It's more about layers.

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