Home About Programs Schools Careers Events Contact Donate Jul 27 The Taft Foundation Awards Grant to QSAC in Support of Transition Services and DSP Retention The Taft Foundation has awarded QSAC a grant in support of the agency's transition services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are preparing to graduate or have recently graduated from high school. The grant will significantly enhance the vocational services that QSAC provides. Specifically, the grant will enable us to meet the growing need for comprehensive transition services that has only increased due to the pandemic. The program will offer students and recent graduates training in self-advocacy and 21st century work skills that are aligned with the National Career and College Readiness Standards. Additional information regarding the program will be distributed in early August, but parents and/or students who would like to express their interest in the program can click here to email the project team. The project will also provide a pathway to a paid internship and/or assistance with post-secondary planning. In addition to supporting the transition initiative, the Foundation awarded a grant to support QSAC's efforts to recruit and retain direct support professionals (DSPs). The funding will enable QSAC to identify potential ideas and initiatives that could aid in sustaining and growing the direct support workforce given the critical role that they have in supporting the families we serve. Our Community QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services using the evidence-based principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve their communication, socialization, academic, vocational, and functional skills. Email: info@qsac.com Phone: 212-244-5560 253 West 35th Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10001 Get Email Updates from QSAC Sign Up! Quick Links About Shop Mission Market Apply for a Job Support Us News Events Contact Employee Center Login © 2019-2021 QSAC, Inc. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Return and Refund Policy