On May 3 AASCEND‘s Job Club presents Lucia Rios, Workforce Navigator Program Manager at Salesforce. Lucia will speak to these topics:

* Workforce Navigator program
* Independent living
* Salesforce ECO system
* Mentorship and training

Lucia will be joined by Job Club facilitators Dan Middleton and Michael Bernick, and will engage in discussions with attendees.

The link to the Zoom presentation will be emailed to our newsletter subscribers (click here to subscribe) in the days before the event. There is no need to register for this event.

Lucia was born with spina bifida and is a wheelchair user. She has dedicated her career to disability advocacy and creating inclusive opportunities. With over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in workforce development and self-advocacy, she now serves as the Workforce Navigators Program Manager in the Office of Accessibility at Salesforce. In this role, Lucia coordinates a virtual mentorship program and identifies training opportunities to help individuals with disabilities build meaningful careers within the Salesforce ecosystem. She continues her mission to advance equity, inclusion and access in the workplace

As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program. 

Who: Autistic adults, family members and professional who work with them are all welcome.
When: Sat May 3, 10 – 11am (Pacific Time)
Where: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed.

Contact info@aascend.org with any questions.

Together again! It’s time to get out, breathe the fresh air, and celebrate Autism Advancement Month with each other on Saturday April 19! This time AASCEND offers beautiful Crystal Springs Reservoir, a destination closer to people in the South Bay, but still an easy reach from San Francisco and the East Bay. The walk is level and follows a paved bicycle path flanking the beautiful waters, so it’s also ideal for anyone with mobility challenges.

We’ll meet at 11am on Saturday, April 19, at the Sawyer Camp Trail South Trailhead (Red pin on the map), at 950 Skyline Blvd in Burlingame, near the corner of Skyline (CA-35) and Crystal Springs Rd. a. Click map for detail. There is plenty of parking along Skyline and a few toilets along the way. NOTE: The walk is at 11am, not the usual 10am AASCEND meeting time. We plan to eat together along the way, so bring a lunch and something to drink. (Water may not be available.) Dress for the weather, whatever it may be. If weather threatens check the AASCEND.org website to be sure the walk is on.

It will be great to walk, talk and celebrate Spring together. See you there!

Who: Adults on the spectrum, family, professionals and friends all welcome!
When: Saturday, Apr 19 2025 at 11:00 AM
Where: 950 Skyline Blvd, Burlingame (red pin on map above) near the corner of Skyline Blvd (CA-35) and Crystal Springs Rd.

Contact info@aascend.org with any questions.