The Oakland University Center for Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) has received an Engagement Award from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), the leading organization of its kind in the world. The UPCEA recognized OUCARES for its Pre-Employment Skills Training Program, which helps adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) succeed in the job market. The award focuses specifically on programs that foster mutually-beneficial exchange of knowledge and … [Read more...]
OUCARES’ Pre-Employment Skills Training Program Wins Regional Award
October 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Junior Women’s Club Presents Haute to Trot Kentucky Derby Event
May 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Experience “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” with the Rochester Junior Women’s Club as they host their annual Haute to Trot Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Myth Golf and Banquets, located at 850 Stoney Creek Road in Oakland Township. The event, which is open to the public, offers dinner, drinks, and dancing in festive derby attire while raising funds for local charitable organizations. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment and dancing, … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Women’s Club to Host Benefit Luncheon
February 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Diva's Day Out Join the Rochester Junior Women's Club (RJWC) as they present their annual luncheon, fashion show, and boutique-shopping event, Diva's Day Out, on Saturday, March 10, at the Palazzo Grande, Shelby Township, and 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event, now in its eleventh year, is open to the public and raises funds for local charitable organizations. Diva's Day Out begins with an opportunity for guests to shop at more than 40 boutiques offering unique merchandise and trendy … [Read more...]
Breaking Down Employment Barriers
November 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Oakland University (OU) is hosting a community event, “Breaking Down Barriers to Employment,” which features a resource fair, presentations, breakout sessions and resume critiquing designed to help participants overcome obstacles to employment. The event will take place from 3-5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 10, in Elliott Hall Auditorium and Atrium, on Oakland’s campus. Presenters include employment experts from Jay Shop Inc., Michigan Works!, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Blue Cross Blue … [Read more...]
Family Fun Day from OU Autism Center
March 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
OUCARES to host 14th annual Family Fun Day March 25 Swimming, arts and crafts, a moonwalk and face painting are all part of the Oakland University Center for Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 25. Created for families of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, the event will take place from noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Oakland University Recreation Center. A sensory room staffed by professionals from Kaufman Children's Center will be available, … [Read more...]
OUCARES Helps Individuals with Autism Succeed in the Workplace
February 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
For several days a week, Evan Hodge can be found working at his job as a courtesy clerk at a Kroger store near his hometown of Rochester. The 24-year-old greets customers, helps bag groceries and uses a pulley system to retrieve shopping carts from outside the building, among other responsibilities. He landed his job last October, after taking part in several OUCARES Pre-Employment Skills Trainings, 12-week workshops that are specifically designed to help individuals with autism prepare to … [Read more...]
Brooksie Way Benefits Three Oakland County Groups
December 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Three Oakland County Groups to Share more than $4,800 as Brooksie Way Minigrants Top $171,000 since 2010 A soccer program for children with autism and their siblings and an initiative to provide bike helmets to second graders in Waterford and Pontiac were among three programs which will share more than $4,800 in Brooksie Way Minigrants. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced the winners during a Brooksie Way event at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester. "The Brooksie … [Read more...]
OUCARES’ Collaboration with Oakland County Parks wins National Award
October 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Oakland University Center for Autism’s Outreach Services (OUCARES) was recently honored with a 2016 Removing Barriers Special Award from the National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials. The recognition was for a program that allows OUCARES summer camp participants to engage in activities such as fishing, boating, rappelling and climbing at Independence Oaks Park in Clarkston. “The mission of OUCARES is to improve the quality of life of individuals with Autism … [Read more...]
Evening Enrichment Series Brings Autism Experts to Oakland University
September 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This fall, the Oakland University Center for Autism’s Outreach Services (OUCARES) will host three talks from experts who will share their knowledge on a variety of topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Part of OUCARES’ Evening Enrichment Series, these monthly presentations are free and open to the public. “OUCARES’ mission is to improve the quality of life of people impacted by ASD, including families and our community. These Evening Enrichment presentations are specifically … [Read more...]
Disability Employment Advocate Randy Lewis to Speak at OU
May 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Special introduction by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein As part of its Evening Enrichment Series, the Oakland University Center for Autism’s Outreach Services (OUCARES) will welcome guest speaker Randy Lewis to campus for an engaging talk on helping individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities pursue competitive employment opportunities. The event, which is presented in collaboration with On My Own of Michigan, Inc., will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
