Welcome to Jacob’s Ladder

Journey to Jacob’s Ladder was formed as a training and employment opportunity for Jacob (who has autism) when conventional methods did not result in employment.
Our aim is to build a business to provide purpose and meaning to Jacob’s life now that he has aged out of the school system. Our subsequent long term goal is to offer items that are made by other individuals with “unique abilities” and to possibly offer them employment as well.

Adjusting the work for the individual, to increase the chances for success.

We are training Jacob on every aspect of employment from timesheet completion to money management of a paycheck. A lot of modification has been made to help him succeed. For instance, Jacob lives a computer centered life. Because of that he is easily distracted with automated timesheets and inventory forms. As a result, we found that handwritten completion of those forms has increased his successful performance of these tasks.

Dual Approach

Our training involves a dual approach – both employment and household skills are taught. Though Jacob has regular chores, new household skills that he has been traditionally resistant to are counted on his timesheet along with employment skills. We have found this to be a successful motivator to encourage cooperation.

Learn About Us

Learn more about our story, and our business.