Luv Micheal Foundation 

• Luv Micheal is an organisation that supports adults living with Autism.

• It originally began with Michael, who was a young adult with autism, and he found a lot of challenges in finding meaningful work and a place to live.

• In 2015, Mcheal and his parents, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Kessaris, launched Luv Micheal to create meaningful work opportunities through a bakery. Michael and his friends not only found jobs but also a sense of belonging.

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• →The reason they  started this was due to the fact that 1 in 36 kids were being diagnosed on the spectrum today.

• →After age 22, most state-funded services end.

• →90% of autistic adults are unemployed or underemployed (if they are working in a job that doesn't utilize their full skills, education, or experience, or if they are working part-time when they want to work full-time)

• →Autistic adults face a 400% higher suicide rate.

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So they have 3 main objectives:

• 1. Inclusive community living:  They have a residential model in Southampton, NY, which they made in 2019. It is a community where these adults can live.

• 2. Education and advocacy: The educational program engages students to volunteer to raise awareness and support for autism while earning service hours.

• 3. Workforce development has helped the autistic adults