APPS (Autism Program Planning Success for Employment)
The APPS Assessment assists individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders with self-determination and employment readiness skills. The program, which is offered at the Workforce & Technology Center in northeast Baltimore, includes:
- Small group, interactive learning sessions that focus on:
- Self-determination
- Self-advocacy
- Decision making
- Career interests and skills
- Job exploration
- Work expectations & responsibilities
- Employer expectations
- Employee responsibilities
- Job readiness
Program requirements:
- Documentation of an autism spectrum disorder
- Completion of high school requirements
- An interview with program staff prior
- Ability to participate in all APPS programs and community activities with little supervision.
Pathways
Pathways provides educational support services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The DORS Pathways program is a collaboration between DORS and two- and four-year colleges throughout the state. Students participating in Pathways enroll in credit/certificate classes and register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) at their college. DORS Pathways coordinator works with the students, their families and DORS Counselors, as well as the DSS staff and faculty at the college.
Program Includes:
- Adjustment to college life
- Career guidance, counseling and exploration activities
- Assessment services
- Employment and communication skills
- Individual and group sessions
Program Requirements:
- Have a documented diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Have a DORS Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) that supports college as part of a vocational plan.
- Register with the Disability Support Services program at the college.
- Attend weekly group sessions. Students must schedule their classes around this standing appointment.
Driver Education
DORS Workforce & Technology Center offers customized driver education for individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.