Please note that the Palo Alto CAC does not recommend or endorse any particular organisation or program, but includes this information for the benefit of families with special needs kids.
Ada’s Cafe
Ada’s Café is a nonprofit organization (501(c)3) that hires and trains disabled adults to work in the food service industry.
List with Employment Resources for Persons with Disabilities by the University of San Francisco
List with several agencies that can help with finding employment and list with independent living centers.
The SpectrumCareers
Job search center especially for people on the Autism Spectrum .
Costanoa Commons
A group of parents starting an urban farm in Santa Cruz, CA with homes and jobs for mentally/physically challenged young adults. This new residential community is forming. Flyer .
Big Al’s Best
Young man with Autism started his own business.