Q&A with Sree Bala, HS Student and Creator of Code For All Minds Sreenidi (Sree) Bala is a high school junior who has already made a big impact on the lives of neurodivergent individuals in her community and across the country. Her drive to make a difference includes the creation of Code for All Minds, […]
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NEXT IMPACT: Shepherd’s Way
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Shepherd’s Way Organization Type: Community Grant Categorie(s): Home WHO THEY ARE Shepherd’s Way was formed in response to an 18-year-old with autism, who found themselves living in a homeless shelter. The model centered around a 1:1 peer live-in mentor, teaching the independent living skills […]
NEXT CONNECTS: A Mentorship Connection Founded on Business
NEXT CONNECTS: A Mentorship Connection Founded on Business NEXT CONNECTS is a bi-directional mentorship initiative developed by NEXT for AUTISM. NEXT matches professionals who have established careers with autistic college students who will soon be seeking entry into the workforce. Mentors will provide support as well as collaboratively set personalized mentoring goals, promote career advancement opportunities, […]
NEXT IMPACT: The Arc Westchester–Project Search
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: The Arc Westchester (Project SEARCH) Organization Type: Community Grant Categorie(s): Work WHO THEY ARE The Arc Westchester was founded in 1949 by parents who saw a need for a family-led organization to provide services embedded in the community. Today they provide innovative support to […]
NEXT CONNECTS: An Animated Mentorship
NEXT CONNECTS: An Animated Mentorship Success Story NEXT CONNECTS is a bi-directional mentorship initiative developed by NEXT for AUTISM. NEXT matches professionals who have established careers with autistic college students who will soon be seeking entry into the workforce. Mentors will provide support as well as collaboratively set personalized mentoring goals, promote career advancement opportunities, engage […]
