Make The VIP Connection

Welcome to Verge of Independence Project (VIP), a Neurodiversity Movement using 

multimedia to promote independence, self-advocacy, and social confidence of autistic young adults! 

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"Did you know that nearly 800,000 young adults in the U.S. identify as an autistic person or a person with autism?" Click on the About Autism page to learn more about autism and resources.

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Established in 2009, VIP aims to help autistic young adults discovering that Connections Matter. You, too, can make the connection by exploring this resourceful site. 

      I am autistic and a self-advocate. I am also the cofounder of Verge of Independence Project and its autism ambassador. For me, independence means, having the freedom to discover and embrace my different abilities                                                                       

     My interests are listening to all kinds of good music, playing musical instruments, swimming, skating, bowling, golfing, traveling, being around trees, attending; concerts, performances, and sporting events, exploring jobs, spending time with my family   and friends, and learning and participating in the voting process."

     Verge of Independence Project/VIP was created for autistic young adults to have the freedom to express themselves. So, check out The VIP VoxPop, where you can hear and share your thoughts on living and leading as an autistic individual. 

Put Your John Hancock on the Virtual Verge of Independence Project Declaration, and sign up to get your VIP e-Newsletter!!

"Don't Cut Corners...Unless It's Cake" Blog Series

Presented by VIP Blogger Melissa Lushington 

Hi, VIPers!

Welcome to the "Don't Cut Corners...Unless It's Cake" Blog! On the first  Wednesday of each month, you can look forward to receiving news and information along with a sweet slice of wisdom that speaks to autistic adults and to those who support them."

The Inaugural   

VIP Zone Podcast

9/9/2011

Once entering the zone, you’ll be able to focus on empowering platforms that supports and leads to gaining independence.

We want to keep you charged up by presenting encouraging web and podcast interviews!

Take a listen to our kick-off interview with              Kevin "Katalyst" Carroll, bestselling author of "Rules of the Red Rubber Ball!"

Live Your Dreams and Be Inspired...

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Summer 2021, we kick off the reimagined VIP Zone Podcast - Unplugged!

Check out the soundtrack to your life, the Verge of Independence song. The song and the VIP Zone inaugural podcast can be heard on the following apps:

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VIP SHOUT OUTs & CONNECT corner

“In their season finale podcast titled Sit Back & Overreact (SBO) (Episode Title "Pizza Party"), hosts Heather and Julia shout out the Verge of Independence Project's blogger Melissa Lushington, praising the work that she has penned under the VIP Blogs in the series "Don't Cut Corners...Unless It's Cake." In an exchange of cool information, SBO posted a link to the VIP Blogs on their podcast, and we've posted a link to their podcast here! Please enjoy!.”

- The VIP Team