Transition Planning for Individuals with Autism 

James Emmett is a national leader in development of employment services for individuals with disabilities as well as in assisting corporations in creation of outreach efforts to the disability community. He is the Director of APSE HR Connect and in this role serves as the Lead Disability Consultant for TIAA-CREF, Best Buy, & the Nevada Restaurant Association. In 2005-2006, James worked as the initial Disability Program Manager for Walgreens helping set up the company's national disability initiative. In 1999-2004, he served as the Project Director for three award winning research/demonstration projects examining career development and transition strategies for individuals with autism and other disabilities including the Vocational Alliance Autism Project (VAAP).  James co-authored a chapter on school to work transition in the book:  Employment for Individuals With Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability.