Parents & Carers Group: April
- online meeting, guest speaker
About our guest speaker
Jacob Alan is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and employment inclusion, boasting a track record of driving meaningful change. In his role as Employment Projects Manager at AV, Jacob oversees all employment related programs and projects. Jacob is primarily tasked with conducting stakeholder engagement, leading and managing the Teens Work Know-How Program, overseeing the Job Coaching Program and VPS Coaching Program, and redesigning and improving programs.
As the Founder of DoughingNuts Donuts and Full Spectrum Services, he has pioneered innovative social enterprises that provide employment opportunities for individuals on the NDIS. His mission is to bridge the gap between neurodiverse talent and meaningful work.
Diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, and Tourette's, Jacob understands the unique challenges individuals like him face in the workplace. This personal journey fuels his advocacy efforts and drives him to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.
About the Parents & Carers Group
This is an online peer support meeting open to all parents and carers (including autistic parents / carers) of Aspergers / autistic children, teens and adults to meet, chat, exchange ideas and find support.
About our Group Leaders
Our Parents & Carers Group Leaders are Toni, Jenny, and Sue.
All AV volunteer group leaders share the lived experience of their group participants and welcome new attendees. All AV group leaders have a Working with Children Check.
Cost: $5 for AV members, $10 for non-members. FREE for +Groups membership holders and first-time attendees.
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