With a pulse on what it takes for one to transition into adulthood, VIP focuses on the following empowerment platforms:

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                      Pictured: Center - Dr. Temple Grandin with Verge of Independence Project founders 

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• Voting – It’s absolutely your right … as a young adult challenged by autism,            voting empowers you to advocate for yourself.  It is also the gateway to having positive outcomes on other key platforms that impact you.​

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• ​Health and Wellness/Therapy – As impaired communication is the common thread of people on the autism spectrum, individualized therapy is essential in developing one’s ability to communicate effectively.

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• Work – Explore jobs/careers that provide diversity and inclusion and create mutual benefit for both you and your employer. Congress designated each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 

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• Education – Learn about preparations for postsecondary education as well as other options for learning differently. Check out these scholarships that you might qualify for: Scholarships for students with ASD.

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• Socialization – Everyone deserves to be happy! And, according to Dr. Temple Grandin, an animal scientist and author who is on the autism spectrum, “The happiest people on the spectrum socialize with others who have some shared interests.”