Els for Autism developed and launched several social enterprises that provide learning opportunities to clients and generate revenue to support their specific programs and services.
Powered by Els for Autism, the Big Easy Cafe by Ernie Els is furthering our vision of creating a world of endless possibilities for individuals with ASD.
Located inside the Stoops Family Adult Services Building on The Els Center of Excellence Campus, our cafe serves as one of our state-of-the-art vocational labs supporting daily living and vocational training for the clients in our Adult Day Training (ADT) program and individuals enrolled in our Work Experience (WE) program. In our cafe, our adult clients learn essential skills to excel in the food industry. The cafe is also a place of meaningful paid employment for an autistic adult.
As a social enterprise of Els for Autism, Sea of Possibilities creates and sells a variety of ocean-themed art projects using beach materials such as shells, driftwood, coral, sand, and sea glass. All aspects of the business, including production, inventory, sales, and community outreach, are led by participants in the Adult Day Training program.
U Can Employ (UCE), powered by Els for Autism, serves as a guide for businesses, large and small, to become autism inclusive employers. UCE services are designed to adapt to each member’s needs and offers expert guidance, professional training videos, and on-site coaching.
By fostering an autism inclusive workplace, UCE aims to change the employment landscape for individuals with autism nationwide by initiating internal transformations within businesses.
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Through the Ernie Els #GameON Autism Sports Programs, the Els for Autism Recreation Team strives to spread autism awareness within our communities. Els for Autism is changing the culture of sports and recreation by educating sports professionals in the implementation of evidence-based practices when working with people with autism.
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