Here is a recording of the following program.

Navigating your job search can be difficult—especially when you’re neurodivergent. At the November 1 AASCEND Job Club meeting, online via Zoom, Samantha Kelly and facilitators will discuss this common problem. In the session, we will take a strengths-based and person-centered approach to discover our professional needs to be successful in the workplace. We will walk through a formula to communicate those needs, and showcase how to advocate for our needs in both job interviews and at work. Job Club Facilitators Dan Middleton and Michael Bernick will lead this interactive discussion.

The Zoom link to this presentation will be emailed to people on our mailing list as the date approaches. There is no need to register for the event. Click here to subscribe to our mailing list if you aren’t already on it.

             

 As usual, autistic adults will share their perspectives throughout the program.

Who: Adults on the spectrum, family, professionals and friends. All are welcome!
When: Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Where: Online via Zoom, Link will be emailed as the date approaches.

Contact info@aascend.org with any questions.

This event is CANCELED due to inclement weather. Love taking pictures? Want to explore San Francisco at a relaxed pace? Join AASCEND for its first photo walk! This will be on October 25, NOT our usual 3rd Saturday of the month. We’re organizing an easy social walk from the Ferry Building to China Basin Park, and we’d love to have you join us. We’ll meet at 10am directly in front of the Ferry Building clock tower on the street side. (See map below.) We encourage you to take public transportation, but if you insist there is expensive parking nearby. Check your GPS for it.

Whether you’re an amateur with a smartphone camera or you’ve got your fancy DSLR slung around your neck, everyone’s welcome here—this is all about having fun and capturing the beauty of the Bay in the warm company of the AASCEND community.

Here are the details: We’ll stroll together at a leisurely pace, stopping whenever something catches your eye. That stunning waterfront view? Light hitting the buildings just right? A cute detail on a bridge? Stop, snap, and share the moment with the group. No pressure, no judgment—just good company and great photo ops. Once we reach China Basin Park, or perhaps sooner, we’ll kick back and enjoy the views together. We encourage you to bring a lunch and relax in this beautiful spot with fellow walkers and photographers. 

What to bring:

• Your camera (phone, tablet, or camera—whatever you’ve got!)
• Comfortable walking shoes and clothing for SF weather
• A lunch or snacks to enjoy at the park
• Your smile and enthusiasm!

This is an easy walk with plenty of opportunities to pause and appreciate the scenery. Whether you’re looking to level up your photography skills or just spend time with like-minded folks exploring the city, we can’t wait to see you there. It’s okay if you just want to walk, and just let us know if you don’t want to be photographed. 

Who: Adults on the spectrum, family, professionals and friends all welcome!
When: Saturday, Oct 25 2025, 10:00am to 1pm approx
Where: Ferry Building, San Francisco (See above for details. —> on map)

Contact info@aascend.org with any questions.