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  • About us
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Executive Team
    • Board Members
    • Advisory Board
    • JoyDew’s History
    • Visit JoyDew
    • Contact us
  • Programs & Services
    • Day Program
    • Higher Education
    • Employment & Job Training
    • Social Activities
    • Smart Housing
    • Parent Support and Education
  • Our Core Values
    • Focus on Strengths
    • Presume Competence
    • Expressive Communication
    • Community of Friends
    • Autism Friendly Environment
  • FAQs
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Autism Is Hard Enough Without Policing Communication

Autism Is Hard Enough Without Policing Communication

by Karen Millican | Aug 19, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

By Ariana Waldruff New York has a bill in the Senate that is a direct threat to alternative communication. While proponents of the bill claim the goal is to protect the community from the dangers of “debunked” methods, the language is designed to protect the system,...
Two Systems, One Fight: Getting What You Actually Need from an IEP and an ISP

Two Systems, One Fight: Getting What You Actually Need from an IEP and an ISP

by Karen Millican | Aug 18, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

The acronyms change. The challenge doesn’t. An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is the backbone of a child’s education; federally protected under IDEA, enforceable through due process, built around measurable goals tied to academic and developmental...
Beyond Compliance: Why Autistic QA Testers Make the Web Better

Beyond Compliance: Why Autistic QA Testers Make the Web Better

by Karen Millican | Aug 6, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

The internet is essential for work, education, healthcare, and everyday life. Yet nearly 95% of websites still create barriers for people with disabilities according to Maria Town, President of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). For the...
She Was Always Listening. Now the World Can Hear Her.

She Was Always Listening. Now the World Can Hear Her.

by Karen Millican | Jul 27, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For many parents of non-speaking autistic adults, one of life’s greatest heartbreaks is wondering what their son or daughter is thinking, feeling, dreaming, or hoping for. What if those thoughts were there all along…just waiting for a way to be expressed? In...
Looking for a career where your work has real purpose?

Looking for a career where your work has real purpose?

by Karen Millican | Jul 23, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

At JoyDew Foundation, every day is an opportunity to empower adults with autism to build meaningful lives through education, employment, communication, and community. If you’re passionate about making a difference, you’ll find more than a job...
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