"Pinto said he wants to make sure his son, who is nonverbal, can achieve anything once he graduates high school. Whether you're autistic or not, it would be the same for anyone. You want to work, you want to be able to make an income, you want to be able to take care of your responsibilities, he told CBC Toronto."
"IT firm North Technology Corporation, which is based in Edmonton but will soon expand to Toronto and Ottawa, has 30 workers who are autistic. (Hugo Levesque/CBC) Barbera has been a part-time busser for the past four years. But he says he's looking to find a full-time position, which is why career fairs like these are helpful. It gives people like me on the spectrum a chance to build on my future, finally buy a house, save money, make goals. You know, freedom."
Toronto employers, community support groups and job seekers with autism attended a sold-out career fair at Metro Hall Convention Centre organized by Spectrum Works Career Fair. The co-founders launched Spectrum Works in 2017 after a co-founder’s son was diagnosed with autism and is nonverbal. The fair aims to help autistic job seekers find dream jobs rather than settle, emphasizing income, responsibilities and personal fulfillment. Companies such as North Technology Corporation employ autistic workers and plan expansion. Attendees like Frank Barbera and Emily Counti seek full-time roles and careers in 3D animation. The event highlighted the need for interview accommodations and tailored support.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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