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VIP Connection

Welcome to Verge of Independence Project (VIP), a progressive change

initiative that uses multimedia to promote the independence, self-advocacy,

and social confidence of autistic young adults!

"Did you know that nearly 800,000 young adults in the U.S. are affected by autism?" Learn more about

autism and resources on our About Autism page.

Established in 2009, VIP aims to help autistic young adults in discovering that Connections Matter. You,

too, can make the discovery by exploring this resourceful site.

Discover

VIP VoxPop

Exercise Your Independence by Answering for Yourself the Following Question:

"What does independence mean to me?"

"Hi, my name is Branford...

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.

Declare Your

Independence, Today!

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

Become An Agent

of Change

Pictured: Branford with Caregiver-L and Job Coaches-R

VIP In The Media

VIP ZONE & PODCAST

Produced by the Verge of Independence Project Team

Once entering the zone, you’ll be able to focus on empowering platforms that lead 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!"

Enter the VIP Zone!

VIP Promotes Its Launch on NBC Philadelphia News

THE VIP BLOG

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

Presented by Blogger, Autism Self-Advocate

Melissa Lushington

Hi, VIPers!

In the first of the new year, our blog was relaunched, with its new name -"Don't Cut Corners...Unless It's Cake" (formerly The Click/Clique Blog). 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 blog for May titled "Dear Mom, Love Your Autistic Child" pays tribute to mothers of autistic

children. It also takes a deep

dive into lessons learned on the parent-

child relationship of rearing children

with autism spectrum disorders and of

growing up autistic. Get the full story

by clicking on the cake, atop.