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Disability Service Providers Face Unprecedented Labor Shortage
The workforce for people with disabilities includes personal assistants, home care workers and direct support professionals, who provide services for individuals to lead full and independent lives...As the pandemic took hold, many families grappled with a shortage in the direct care workforce caused by decades of sub-minimum wage rates. 
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Upcoming Events
CRASH COURSE: COLLEGE PREP

Evolve Coaching wants you to start your college career feeling confident with quick tips for navigating life on campus (or online). Topics will include: living on campus, what to expect in classes, navigating campus supports.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Participants Needed
EXPLORING POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE DIMENSIONS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (EXPAND)

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking individuals ages 3 to 11 to participate in exciting research to create a new assessment for autism spectrum disorders at The University of Pittsburgh! For this study, they are looking for participants with autism spectrum disorders who are willing to come to our center and participate in various assessments, and whose parents will complete questionnaires and interviews. Some testing can be completed remotely over the phone and/or by Zoom.

If you are interested in participating, or know someone who might be interested, please contact: autismrecruiter@upmc.edu, or call 1-866-647-3436 

Participants will be compensated for their time.
EASE: EMOTIONAL AWARENESS AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT STUDY FOR ASD

The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to evaluate a treatment for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who struggle with handling their emotions. We are enrolling 12-21 year old individuals with an ASD diagnosis and IQ of 75 or higher who also have difficulties with their emotions.
Participants will be randomized to either EASE Therapy or Supportive Therapy. Each therapy involves 16 weekly sessions, which can be completed in-person following all Covid-19 safety guidelines. There is no cost for this program and we offer payments for completing assessments.

If you would like more information concerning the research, please email: autismrecruiter@upmc.edu or phone toll free 1-866-647-3436.

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