Entrepreneur with Autism (Graham)
As a person on the Autism spectrum, I have always believed that people on the spectrum have the will to make it on their own, and even be able to found their own business venture. Therefore, it didn't take me long to find this perfect article: http://blog.theautismsite.com/business-owners/2/
In the above article link if you go to the second entry you will find the young man I am about to cheer on! Joe Steffy from Kansas City, is an Autistic man who also has Downs Syndrome, and is non-verbal. Faced with the claim that he would have to live in a group home, and wouldn't be able to hold down a job. He not only found a job but, found his very own business in 2005. The business was named "Poppin' Joes Gourmet Kettle Corn". He is the sole proprietor in the company. Joe is involved in popping, seasoning, and bagging many different varieties of popcorn. Joe even acts as a manager...