Welcome to the New England TACE Center (Region 1) Website.
This TACE Center (technical assistance & continuing education) is available to provide technical assistance and continuing education services to state vocational rehabilitation agencies and their partners.
The TACE Center staff members (including professionals from the Institute for Community Inclusion and Assumption College) have extensive experience and expertise to share through technical assistance and continuing education and will work to address the identified needs on practices and policies around employment in the New England area.
We invite you to explore this website to learn what is happening in this region. The site will include information on practices, a training calendar of events in the region useful tools and resources, helpful links to other sites, publications, and more.
We look forward to working with you!
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Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Quality Employment Practices
It has been known for decades that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can work when they are given appropriate supports. This requires precise support and planning, collaboration, creative strategizing, and, most importantly, an intimate understanding of the person with ASD as a unique individual. It takes time, perseverance, and commitment, but it works! The article "Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Quality Employment Practices," by Melanie Jordan and Alan Kurtz, gives an overview of effective strategies for supporting individuals with ASD as they participate in competitive employment. Read more...