Post on 18-Jan-2016
Comma Productions
The Computer Mama
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WHAT IS AUTISM?
Dawn BentleyExecutive Director, Special EducationLivingston Educational Service Agency (LESA)
Autism Spectrum Disorder involves many systems so it goes from here to here.
WHAT IS AUTISM?
Alex, studentHSCC 2011
Being Autistic is a huge challenge…
WHAT IS AUTISM?
Alex, studentHSCC 2011
I am high functioning.
Unfortunately, I’m still going to be very awkward.
HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE AUTISM?
HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE AUTISM?
Michelle Charron-Witt, M.S.
When I started out in teaching in 1979, the rate of diagnosis was 1 in 10, 0000
HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE AUTISM?
Chantal CharronSpeech and Language PathologistLivingston Educational Service Agency (LESA)
Now it is 1 in 88.For boys it is 1 in 55.
1 IN 55?THAT’S A LOT OF PEOPLE
Dawn BentleyExecutive Director, Special EducationLivingston Educational Service Agency (LESA)
Is the community ready for these students? Its not! Through no fault of their own.
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THEM?
Dawn BentleyExecutive Director, Special EducationLivingston Educational Service Agency (LESA)
They see a poster that says 1 in 22 and they think, that’s a baby…
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THEM?
Dawn BentleyExecutive Director, Special EducationLivingston Educational Service Agency (LESA)
That baby is going to be an adult before you know it.
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THEM?
Marcia RansomWork Skills Corporation
To look at a person you would have no idea that they have a disability.
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? GETTING A JOB
Marcia RansomWork Skills Corporation
Yet 97% are overlooked for a job.
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? GETTING A JOB
Shelly NealRehabilitation CounselorMichigan Rehabilitation Services
25-50% of adults with ASD are unemployed or underemployed.
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? GETTING A JOB
Shelly NealRehabilitation CounselorMichigan Rehabilitation Services
The majority of them can easily be able to work: they just may need a little extra help.
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? GETTING A JOB
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? GETTING A JOB
Alex, studentHSCC 2011
Working with animals:“I am very hands on.”
“I love to work!”
1 IN 55 PEOPLE WHO HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: POWER TO THE GRID
Power to the Grid
We have the opportunity to impact the lives of individuals with Autism
We Create Books and Courses
In print and online
WHO ARE WE: COMMA PRODUCTIONSTHE COMPUTER MAMAS
We Create Instructional Technology and Online Learning• Incredible ability to teach technology• Developed a successful method for
teaching visually that is based on observation, orientation and notation.
• This method can be used to reach many audiences
WHO ARE WE: COMMA PRODUCTIONSTHE COMPUTER MAMAS
Courses Online: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Training
Published and Distributed by:• Microsoft Office Specialist 2013
WorldEducation.net, 2014-present• Microsoft Office Specialist 2010
Cengage/ed2go, 2012-present• Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 GES/ed2go,
2008-2014• Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 Gatlin
Education Services, 2006
WHAT DO WE DO: PUBLICATIONS
The books are published as hard copy and eBook.• The printed books are available
at Amazon.com• eBooks available through
Follett BryteWaveTeachers Pay Teachers
WHAT DO WE DO: PUBLICATIONS
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: POWER TO THE GRID
Power to the Grid
Comma Productions has committed to partner with Power To The Grid LLC. A company that hires, educates and trains uniquely gifted individuals with Autism
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: POWER TO THE GRID
Power to the Grid
These uniquely talented individuals will create over 180 eLearning videos
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: POWER TO THE GRID
This will benefit our business and it will impact the lives of these talented people
Title Microsoft Office Specialist Exam Levels No of Videos
Excel Exam 77-420 Microsoft Excel 2013 CoreExam 77-421 Microsoft Excel Expert 2013
BeginningIntermediateAdvanced
666
Word Exam 77-418 Microsoft Word 2013 CoreExam 77-419 Microsoft Word Expert 2013
BeginningIntermediateAdvanced
666
PowerPoint Exam 77-422 Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 BeginningAdvanced
810
Outlook Exam 77-423 Microsoft Outlook 2013 Complete 18
Access Exam 77-424 Microsoft Access 2013 BeginningIntermediateAdvanced
888
THE JOB: CREATE TRAINING VIDEOS
What Work is Involved?
Production Production TimeScreen Capture 3 hourNarration 3 hoursEditing
CartoonsCall Out Hyperlinks
2 hours
Video Runtime approximately 8:00
Production BudgetSeries Videos Production Cost
$50,000 VideoBudget based on
1 hour production time per hour of video
Excel 666
150 $7,500
Word 666
150 $7,500
PowerPoint 810
150 $7,500
Outlook 18 150 $7,500
Access 888
200 $10,000
Video Production Schedule 2015
Title Levels Proposed DateExcel Beginning
IntermediateAdvanced
Completed May 31, 2015Est. June 7, 2015Est. June 15, 2015
Word BeginningIntermediateAdvanced Est. July 15, 2015
PowerPoint BeginningAdvanced Est. August 15, 2015
Outlook Complete Est. September 15, 2015
Access BeginningIntermediateAdvanced Est. October 15, 2015
Development and Marketing BudgetProduction Budget Developer Cost
MOS certification videos 96-100 8-minute lessons
Comma Productions, The Computer Mama
$32,500
Pearson Acclaim Badge Program96 Grader Projects 12 Capstone Projects
Comma Productions, The Computer Mama
$17,500
Video Editing, CartoonsSocial Media Networking
Power to the Grid $50,000
Total Budget $100,000
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THEM?
Life Coaching
Alex SergayInstructional Designer
Elizabeth NofsThe Computer Mama
College classes
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THEM?
Job Skills
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THEM?
THIS IS A PROGRAM THAT WORKS….
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: THIS WORKS
Shelly NealRehabilitation CounselorMichigan Rehabilitation Services
The program is innovative because it is such a collaborative effort.
THE CAREER CHALLENGE: THIS WORKS
Marcia RansomWork Skills Corporation
This program can benefit many other youths, not only in Michigan but nationwide.
THE HIGH SCHOOL CAREER CHALLENGE
1 IN 55 PEOPLE IS TOO MANY TO WASTE
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