October/November, 2022 #AWorksCares
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AWorks Monthly
The Latest News & Events Happening @AWorks
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From all of us at Asperger Works! |
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October - Lawrence Celebrated Disabilities Awareness Month (10/20/22) |
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Area and state nonprofits were invited to Lawrence to celebrate Disability Awareness Month and the 32nd Anniversary of ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act). Asperger Works was amongst the invited guest. Other guests included:
- AFC and Family GAFC Programs
- American Training
- Disability Law Center, Inc.
- Easter Seals
- Essex County Registry of Probate - Pamela A. Casey O'Brien, Registrar
- Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.
- Lawrence Social Security Office
- Lazarus House Ministries
- The Mass. Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Mass. Commission Against Discrimination
- Mass. Commission for the Blind
- Mass. Department of Mental Health
- Mass. Rehabilitation Commission
- Noetheast Independent Living Program
- Northeast Legal Services - Lawrence
- Northern Essex Community College
- Norther Essex Registry of Deeds - Paul Iannuccillo, Registrar
- The Point After Club
The program was organized and hosted by Lawrence's first fulltime Disability Commissioner, our very own Richard Rodriguez!
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On November 1, all of us gathered again to meet with Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña, who could not attend the October gathering. |
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Asperger Works Celebrated 10th Anniversary and Employers
at Fundraiser on October 7th
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All the planning, the nervousness, the worry that accompany developing and executing a fundraising event was worth it due to the success we experienced. Everyone who attended had a great time and we raised some much-needed funds.
We would like to thank the following who ensured that our event was successful:
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Sponsors - Pentucket Bank, Enterprise Bank, and Katalin Baltimore
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Keynote speaker Haverhill City Councilor and Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Joe Bevilacqua
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Master of Ceremonies since 2016 97.9 WHAV CEO and President Tim Coco
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Magician extraordinary, who has provided entertainment at our dinners since 2015, Stephanie Beach
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DJ Decibel aka Richard Miles, who supplied the background music during the dinner and great dance music after
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The Bryan Noble Award winner Spectrum Chris Robbins
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The Asperger Works Award winner Lisa S. Rajczyk
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The Community Service Award winner L'Arche Boston North
We also thank State Auditor-elect Diana DiZoglio, State Representatives Marco Devers and Andy Vargas, State Senator-elect Pavel Payano, Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña, Lawrence City Council President Marc Laplante, Haverhill City Councilor John Michitson, and all our other friends and acquaintances who chose to spend the night with us.
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It is difficult to believe that 10 years ago, no one in the Rajczyk family had a clue about what they were embarking on when they decided to support Daniel's idea about forming an organization that eventually became known as Asperger Works, Inc.
The last ten years were not smooth sailing by any means. The membership of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board shifted and changed with only a few of the original people still with us. And we cannot forget how AWorks, like many other small businesses and organizations, found itself facing the possibility of shuttering its doors due to COVID-19. But, we are still here and are looking forward to what the next ten years will bring!
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Join Us As We Continue to Make a Difference! |
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Are you interested in making a BIG difference in your community and in the lives of some terrific people? AWorks is the place for you. We welcome committed people to join our Board of Directors or Advisory Board. Interested? Contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Want to See AWorks at Your Work or Community Event? |
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AWorks wants to connect with local businesses inhouse, on ZOOM, or at different community events where we can present information for you, your employee(s), and HR representative(s) about the pros members of the Aspie world could bring to your businesses. If you would like to avail yourself of the training presentations we offer for FREE, kindly contact us at employment@aspergerworks.org for more information!
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AWorks is committed to providing the Community with valuable information on the COVID-19 Pandemic and resources for Aspie Families.
Visit our Website to read up on articles and resources.
#AworksCares
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"My mask protects you and your mask protects me."
Image: 123RF/Nataliya Okhapkina
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Volunteering is an excellent way to get involved with helping the employment opportunities of persons with Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome. AWorks is so grateful to all its past and present volunteers, and encourage you to add your name to our roster! |
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We are currently seeking Job Coaches/Mentors, Volunteer Grant Writers and English-Spanish Translators. Additionally, we are looking for young people drawn to Community Service or to joining our Internship Program.
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THANK YOU
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YOUR SUPPORT!
#AWorksCares - #HireAnAspie
Asperger Works, Inc.
48 Marshland Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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