ELIJA Farm on Long Island is working to create an inclusive space where autistic people can learn valuable job skills while helping others.
For Clara Silberman, working at ELIJA Farm is more than just a job. For Clara, it has become a way of life. The 29-year-old is on the autism spectrum and while it’s easy for her to get overwhelmed, the farm is a safe space that embraces all emotions."This is also a place where people can get hired where they may not be able to elsewhere," she said. ELIJA Farm, short for Empowering Long Island ’s Journey through Autism, was founded by Debora Thivierge.
" Learners work in the field to support ELIJA Farm’s CSA or Community Supported Agriculture program. "Our CSA members pay for 18 weeks of veggies and every week they come to the farm or get delivery of a big box," Lee said. The nonprofit also sells fresh eggs and baked goods to the community at their Marketplace and offers baking classes and meditation.
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