Resources and Links

Top 10 Actions for Educators	TopTenEducatorsfinal.pdf Information and resources about education and technology, and digital literacy to better prepare students for successful employment and future careers in the digital age.
Top 10 Actions for Employers	TopTenEmployersfinal.pdf Increase your awareness and understanding about individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and how, together, you can be successful in a digital economy.
Top 10 Actions for Vocational Rehabilitation Services	TopTenVRfinal.pdf Specific actions and resources to help VRS staff help individuals with autism spectrum disorder find the best jobs with the right accommodations, and careers in the digital age.
Top 10 Actions that Individuals and Families Can Take	TopTenParents3final.pdf Resources and opportunities, tips and tools to supplement and enhance the secondary education experience, and better plan for jobs and careers in a digital economy.
Additional Information About WOW People	http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/savant_syndrome Savant Syndrome Condition at the Wisconsin Medical Society.
America's Career InfoNet	http://acinet.org/acinet/videos.asp CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
The Autism Society of Minnesota	www.ausm.org The Autism Society of Minnesota is comprised of families, educators, care givers, and professionals all committed to supporting individual with autism spectrum disorder through education support, collaboration, and advocacy. Advice and insights regarding employment issues are available via a Facebook account.
California ICT Digital Literacy Assessments and Curriculum Framework	http://www.ictliteracy.info/rf.pdf/California%20ICT%20 Assessments%20and%20Curriculum%20Framework.pdf
California Legislation Assembly Bill No. 2471	ab-2471.pdf
Casey Life Skills Assessment	http://www.caseylifeskills.org/pages/assess/assess_index.htm These assessments evaluate the life skills of youths and young adults. They are completed online and automatically scored within seconds.
College Autism Spectrum	http://www.collegeautismspectrum.com/media/collegeautismspectrum-brochure.pdf Brochure: College Autism Spectrum (CAS) is an independent organization of professionals whose purpose is to assist students with autism spectrum disorders, and their families.
Colorado State University Addresses Autistic Student's Struggles	http://www.npr.org/2011/04/13/135345982/colleges-address-autistic-students-struggles Colorado State University is attuned to and meeting the needs of students with autism who are enrolling in post-secondary education programs in increasing numbers.
Digital Literacy Pathways Report	10-DLP-ICT.pdf PDF: Digital Literacy Pathways in Califirnia, ICT Leadership Council Action Plan Report, January 8, 2010
Economic Impact of the Motion Picture & Television Industry on the United States April 2009	09-TEI-MPAA.pdf
Entertainment Software Association	http://www.theesa.com/facts/index.asp America's entertainment software industry creates a wide array of computer and video games to meet the demands and tastes of audiences as diverse as our nation's population.
eSchool News	http://www.eschoolnews.com Technology News for Today's K-20 Educator
Expanding Employment and Career Options for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum in 21st Century Digital Media and Communications Technology.	BergmanDI4.pdf Allan Bergman, consultant with High Impact in Illinois, prepared a policy paper, "Expanding Employment and Career Options for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum in 21st Century Digital Media and Communications Technology." This policy paper addresses ongoing issues related to increased employment and career opportunities that, in spite of numerous federal laws and funding, have yet to be realized. The reauthorization of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Workforce Investment Act in 2012, provide an opportunity to urge and advance an employment agenda for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Gartner: The World of Work Will Witness 10 Changes During the Next 10 Years	Gartner_World-of-Work_Will_Witness_10-Changes.pdf Changes in how work may be done and where in a more virtual and volatile work environment in 2020.
Horizons Report	HR2011.pdf This report discusses the impact of emerging technologies on higher education from both a learning and teaching perspective, and the time frame for adopting these new technologies.
Institute for New Media Studies at the University of Minnesota	http://www.inms.umn.edu The Institute for New Media Studies is a center for creation, innovation, and examination of content and messages and the effects of new media technologies and techniques on forms and functions. The goal is the imagining and testing of innovative forms, development of new knowledge about functions, and generation of greater understanding of the impacts of these changes in the media landscape.
List of Minnesota Colleges	09-MNC-DQ.pdf
Macalester College Computer Camps	http://www.internaldrive.com/locations mn-summer-camps-minnesota-computer-camps macalester-college-minneapolis-area Macalester College offers a variety of cutting-edge summer camp courses for kids and teens including video game design, Flash animation, programming, video editing, and more.
Masters in International Business	http://www.mastersininternationalbusiness.org Several colleges and universities offer a Masters in International Business program, some are exclusively online, and some both on-site and online courses. This web site explains this degree with links to specific colleges and universities.
Microsoft Career Portal	Microsoft has created a "career portal" to learn about jobs and careers in the IT field, how to obtain Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status, and training and certification resources. http://www.microsoft.com/learning/career/en/us/default.aspx
MN DD Council Research	GCDD Public Opinion Poll: Youth and IT Focus Group Results
National Standards Report; The National Standards Project	09-MNC-DQ.pdf
Neurodiversity.com	http://neurodiversity.com/employment.html Books on autism and employment.
Partnership for the 21st Century Media Literacy	http://www.p21.org The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student.
Perpich Center for Arts Education	http://www.pcae.k12.mn.us The Perpich Center for Arts Education strengthens the arts education community, and improves access to high quality arts experiences to students statewide.
Positively Minnesota: Work Force Centers	http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/JobSeekers/WorkForce_Centers/index.aspx WorkForce Centers help job seekers find employment, help businesses find workers, and help anyone at any stage explore and plan careers.
Positively Minnesota: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development	http://www.deed.state.mn.us http://www.positivelyminnesota.com
Pranav Mistry's Sixth Sense Blog	http://blog.ted.com/2009/03/sixth_sense_pranav.php Pranav Mistry is the MIT grad student behind Sixth Sense, a tool that connects the physical world with the world of data.
Razorfish	http://razorfish.com Razorfish cultivates expertise in Social Influence Marketing, emerging media, creative design, analytics, technology and user experience.
Self-Directed Employment	http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/martin-580x/index.htm A Handbook for Transition Teachers and Employment Specialists
Social Emotional Sensing Toolkit (MIT)	http://affect.media.mit.edu/projectpages/esp/ The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Laboratory (ML), in collaboration with the Groden Center, is developing novel wearable, in situ social-emotional technology that helps individuals with ASD acquire an affinity for the social domain and improve their overall social communication abilities.
Transition to Adulthood Guides	http://www.ocali.org/project/transition_to_adulthood_guidelines The Ohio Center for Systems Change has created a series of guides to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their education team members through the transition process; and address issues related to employment, postsecondary education, and adult living.
Virtual Schools	http://distancelearn.about.com/od/onlinepublicschools/a/MinnesotaPublic.htm Minnesota offers resident students the opportunity to take online public school courses for free.
Wilostar 3D Virtual Education	http://www.wilostar3d.com/default.asp?iId=HILHG WiloStar3D is a unique interactive online homeschooling program that is pioneering the use of 3D virtual worlds for K- 12 education.
Youth Media Reporter	07-YMR-AED.pdf The Professional Journal of the Youth Media Field, 2007.