This space is for all of us to work together and network to achieve the regional cadre goals to improve the lives of individuals with ASD in your communities. Before you start, its important to Get Grounded in the basic knowledge of how to use this space. Together we will. . .

Learn

Collaborate

Whether you're just starting or have decades of knowledge and experience, we all can learn from one another.

This space is tailored to your learning.

Information in this platform are stored in Modules. Different Modules contain different sets of information to help you complete your tasks as a participating cadre member:

In addition to learning through Modules, this site also provides you links to information, tools, training opportunities and LCC events via the Calendar (see far right side of this page). Upcoming events will be displayed under "Coming Up". You can click on View Calendar to explore all the upcoming events that might meet a need for you or someone else in your community.

Share information, knowledge, tips, resources, suggestions, and more!

HANDS in Autism provides access to a wealth of resources, tools and supports from their HANDS website to assist the cadres and communities in understanding ASD and supporting individuals with the challenge and those caring for them.

Additionally, cadre members are encouraged to share resources and tools they have with communities through the Indiana INformation Network. Learn More!

During cadre activities and meetings, we will share with one another in Discussions, Chats and Quizzes.

We are going to have tons of amazing projects to inform and improve our communities. Ready to start?

We'll use Collaboration as a landing site for ongoing activities. To accomplish tasks we'll access the following sections on this platform:

Assignments (to detail tasks to accomplish)
Modules (to provide additional education/knowledge)
Quizzes (to gather information from participants in survey format)
Discussions (to share our perspectives, problem-solve and network)
Syllabus will breakdown the activities working at any given moment
Navigate this Site is a great place to get additional information on how to use the Canvas tools to complete collaborations.

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Best Practices & Innovation Activity: Supporting Employees with Autism and Related Disabilities Toolkit Dissemination Outcomes

As a collaborative group, your region identified there were gaps in ASD awareness and understanding in Central Indiana—specifically impacting transition-age youth and adults with ASD trying to obtain and retain employment. You provided the input needed for HANDS to facilitate creation of a resource you can use to achieve the following:

Provide local employers with information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
\Illustrate the benefits employees with ASD can bring.
Inform employers how to effectively support individuals with ASD.
Provide guidance and resources for both employees and employers.

Congratulations, Central Region! The toolkit was launched and downloads are occurring. Now, here comes the hard part...figuring out who needs to be aware of and have access to this valuable resource. We’ll be looking at that question between now and the next Quarterly Meeting. You can provide your insights and help by taking part in the cadre poll and activity. Complete the Dissemination Survey now. And, be sure to share the toolkit with others! Download the Share Sheet here to help you in sharing this resource.

Information & Dissemination Activity: Needs Assessment for ASD

If you have not taken the Needs Assessment survey in the last year, please go online and complete it (Links to an external site.). Learn more about the Needs Assessment here (Links to an external site.). (Links to an external site.)
Learn how you can contribute to a more complete gap analysis, the HANDS in Autism® team and project coordinators will be conducting individual interviews via phone or web conference and focus groups or live forums across a range of stakeholder groups with efforts made to ensure representation spanning the various regions of Indiana and beyond. Let us know you want to participate or learn more at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5663376/Informant-Interview-and-Focus-Group-Interest-and-Request-for-Information (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site).
If you’d like assistance in determining how to increase the number of individuals in your community that complete the survey, let us know. We’d love to figure it out with you! Contact us at HANDS@iupui.edu.