WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES GRANT TO HELP AUTISTIC PENNSYLVANIANS

HARRISBURG, November 28 — A new opportunity to help Pennsylvanians with autism enter the workforce is now available, according to state Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery).

            State funding is now available to help service providers create training programs that would help autistic Pennsylvanians who have completed their education and are seeking employment.

            “There is a great need for training programs for autistic Pennsylvanians who have an education and want to work,” Washington said. “Thanks to this new grant opportunity, service providers can launch transition programs that will give individuals with autism the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. I encourage organizations who provide autism services to apply for this grant.”

            Proposals must be completed and submitted electronically to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare’s Bureau of Autism Services by Dec. 12.