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THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL 10 www.TheValleyBusinessJournal.com February 2019 Helping Adults with Autism Find Employment by Diane Strand & Johanna Lack Are you an adult with autism who is struggling to find a job? Or maybe you know someone – a friend or family member with developmental disabilities who really wants to work but can’t find an employer willing to hire them. This isn’t an unusual situation. According to the national advocacy organization, Autism Speaks, “National data indicates that the vast majority of adults with autism are either unemployed or underemployed, with estimates ranging as high as 90%.” One of the biggest issues hampering employment for this population is their need to learn proper social behavior in the workplace - skills that most of the mainstream population can take for granted, such as self-care, self-advocacy, punctuality and regular attendance. Fortunately, there are many organizations and programs set up by nonprofits and government agencies that teach autistic adults these important life skills and prepare them for success. Organizations like the State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) provide job coaching and job placement for those who need it. In addition, many cities also offer assistance to adults with disabilities through their workforce training programs which include social skills training and on-site job coaching. Another organization, Inland Regional Center (IRC), is one of the larger nonprofit agencies and a leader in servicing people with autism and other disabilities. IRC, as part of a statewide network of regional centers established by the state of California, provides case management and service coordination for more than 35,000 consumers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties; their very effective programs, run by community-service providers, job-train clients in order for them to find gainful employment. A new popular IRC job-training program, offered by Temecula-based nonprofit JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA), provides video production instruction to developmentally disabled clients. Their digital creative arts program imparts hands-on training in a working studio environment, teaching collaboration, soft skills, technical skills, logistics and more through visual, performing and digital arts. The program’s purpose is to produce and distribute a feature-style newscast for Riverside County. The show, Spectrum of Innovation, streams monthly and is attracting a growing number of viewers. JDSCA’s job training program started just nine months ago and is already almost at capacity, which shows the need for this type of job-training. Their clients’ work can be seen on the website spectrumofinnovation.org and on their YouTube Channel, SOI News & Information Spectrum of Innovation JDS Creative Academy (JD- SCA), is a nonprofit 501c3 organization in Temecula, servicing the entire Temecula Valley and surrounding regions with a mission to inspire, educate, and enhance achievement in workforce development by providing job skills and hands-on training in the visual, performing and digital arts. JDSCA works with foster and at-risk youth, autistic young adults, and mainstream populations, creating cross-collaborative enrichment, workforce training, and a creative environment. www.jdscreativeacademy.org 951-296-6715. Support Support your your local local nonprofits. nonprofits. They They need need your your skills, skills, your your ideas ideas and and your your support. support.
February 2019 What Makes a Window Energy Efficient? by Jennifer Evans Many factors determine a window’s energy efficiency. The first is Low-E (Emissivity). It’s a reflective coating on the glass that reflects heat. Low-E works to keep homes comfortable year-round. In the winter, heat is reflected into the room instead of leaking out into the environment. In the summer, the outside coating reflects UV rays out, so that it doesn’t penetrate the glass. Reflecting UV rays also reduces the ability for the sun to fade carpet, furniture, and upholstery. The next attribute for energy-efficiency is argon gas. It’s an irenic gas and fills the gap between the glass, raising the R-value of the window. R-value is a measurement of insulation. As an example, for insulating a wall, you would choose from R 13, R 15, or R 19, depending on how thick your walls are. Argon adds some insulating feature as well. Obviously, a window is a big hole in your wall with glass in it, so the more insulating factor or R-value you can get, the more energy efficient it is. Thus, argon increases the R-value and keeps the heat in or out depending on the weather and temperatures outside. When replacement windows were first on the market, there was often a lot of condensation around the edges of the window. New technology and a better-made window have mostly eliminated this. It reduces the heat transfer, which in turn, cuts down on any condensation around the window. Another way windows are energy efficient is the use of interlocking meeting rails. It is a feature that locks the window tight and prevents air to pass through. When there are two sashes, there will be an interlocking meeting rail. Weatherstripping is another feature of new replacement windows that THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL www.TheValleyBusinessJournal.com delivers the ultimate benefit. Weatherstripping should be placed where this is vinyl to vinyl contact in or other frame material such as wood, fiberglass, or aluminum. The weatherstripping prevents you from being able to see right outside. Weatherstripping helps decrease drafts, especially in colder or windy weather. As you can see, all these energy-efficient improvements for replacement windows help consumers reduce energy costs. Replacing old windows with ENERGYSTAR® certified windows, the U.S. government’s label for windows meeting certain thresholds lowers household energy bills by an average of 12% nationwide. Lower energy consumption also reduces greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and homes. If you are considering replacing your windows, be sure to ask about the energy-efficient characteristics of the window so that you make a sound investment. For more information, please call or visit our showroom at: Andy’s Glass and Windows, 25751 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, Ca 92562. 951-677-7421 ask for Jennifer Evans or email me at JenniferE@andysglass.com. 11 BWN’s February 12th Meeting - 2019 Meet & Greet Luncheon Come and join us for our exclusive New Member “try us out” meeting... lunch is on us! Join us and find out if YOU are our next member. You must RSVP to attend 614-519-9167. When: Tuesday, February 12 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Where: The Broken Yolk Cafe - 26495 Ynez Road, Temecula BWN’s February 26th meeting will feature a practical, business-building workshop for members and guests. About BWN - Since 1992, Business Women’s Network of Temecula Valley (BWN) has been a premier women’s networking group dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and the exchange of business leads. Our structured, yet relaxed luncheon program provides members the time and place to introduce themselves, their products and services during each meeting. Membership includes group membership in the Temecula Chamber of Commerce. We are all about promoting ourselves and each other and building strategic relationships with other local professional women while having fun. We meet at noon on the second and fourth Tuesdays at The Broken Yolk Café at 26495 Ynez Rd in Temecula. Check us out at http:// business-womens-network-temecula. com/
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