op·por·tu·ni·ty
ˌäpərˈt(y)o͞onədē/
a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
a chance for employment or promotion.
synonyms:Â Â favorable time/occasion/moment, right set of circumstances, opening, option, window (of opportunity), turn, go, possibility;
As a father of a son on the autism spectrum, I asked myself recently what I want most for my son as he begins to reach adulthood. The word that came to mind was opportunity. Opportunity to get a skill that will allow him to function in society.  When I look at the sad statistics that say only 56% of those on the autism spectrum graduate from high school and 80% of them are under or unemployed, I decided that I needed to do something not only for my child, but for the 500,000 families facing the same challenge.
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