Autism in the Workplace: Lucas' Story

High school student, Lucas, loves his part-time job at Meridian Meats & Seafood. Through Canucks Autism Network (CAN) and Ready, Willing, & Able (RWA), Lucas was able to access on-the-job supports at Meridian to help him increase his confidence and find success in his work.
Meridian is a family business that has championed inclusive employment, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by hiring, supporting, and celebrating their employees on the Autism Spectrum.
In this episode, learn about RWA, a free inclusive initiative designed to support Autistic job seekers, individuals with an intellectual disability, and employers learning to build an inclusive workplace.
Annette Burrows of Inclusion Langley speaks to the importance and benefits of inclusive hiring - both for the job seeker and the employer.
Made in partnership with:
Canucks Autism Network (CAN)
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Ready, Willing & Able (RWA)
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Inclusion Langley Society
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[@jeremiahrex]

It’s awesome to see that services like this exist to help connect people with good fits and support them. You’re doing great work!

[@supaipaii]

I give kudos to this Business! Most businesses toss us out or harass us until we quit. I've lost 15 jobs dued to the "Too Slow Card" given from management or I would be let go with no reason too. The only job I ever had that I liked going to because of my coworkers was down south in Huntsville Alabama at the only Krogers I've worked at that didn't just toss me away. I'm now on disability as a 34 year old with the Holy Trinity of Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia I'm really intelligent and my memory is amazing, but my motor skills are not great at times and I've even had harder times writing too because of it. I don't work because I haven't found that other job I fit into. I've wanted a real career when I was a teen but could not find what I wanted to do so I felt like a fish down the river with no real direction at times in my life. Our society has not been easy with most Neurotypicals and it's caused me to isolate myself from the corporate world and not want to work anymore.