While various employment policies and programs in Minnesota have experienced cuts and shifts, autistic and disabled adults will always continue to seek opportunity, security, and purpose through work. In this session, career autism specialist and AuSM board leader Abbie Wells-Herzog will help participants understand the lay of the land in 2026, clarifying updates and misinformation related to Minnesota’s vocational rehab services and DHS employment services. Furthermore, Abbie will discuss strategies for attaining reasonable accommodations at work, offering a balanced approach to self-advocacy within employer policy and culture.