'Agricultural specialisterne': rural employment revolution for those with Autism

[Visionary7903]

The last two posts have focused on Autism-related work in the State of Maryland. Pathfinders for Autism is a Baltimore Metropolitan Area-based nonprofit established by parents of children with Autism…

…“Our primary goal was to find a path for our children through two key elements: researching resources to create a repository of information and hiring a caring professional who would be available to answer questions personally,” says founding board member Becky Galli. “We felt strongly that parents of children with autism needed someone to talk to, not just a packet of information or a website link.”
This goal has led to the creation of a service-oriented group that operates a help line as well as a walk-in center where people can get free advice and resources. Mostly focused on Maryland resources and services, Pathfinders gets calls from all over the state, the country, and sometimes the world. They are able to assist people in Maryland and the DC metro area, but they refer callers from outside the area to national or local-to-the-caller resource centres…
…Pathfinders is supported by fundraising events, grassroots-driven fundraisers, corporate sponsors, private donations, and foundation grants…

Here is a link to a video on Pathfinders for Autism: Pathfinders for Autism - YouTube

(source: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/autism-unexpected/2010/oct/19/spotlight-autism-organizations-pathfinders-autism/)