Jobs for Adults with Autism - Houston Non-Profit Provides Hope in Documentary

DENVER - April 17, 2016 - PRLog -- "Amazing", "Wonderful", "Brilliant", "A whole different view of autism", and "Everyone needs to see this movie!"

That's what parents of adults with autism around the country are saying about an inspirational new documentary coming to Houston's Studio Movie Grill City Centre on April 26th.

The film "Programming Hope" features an inside look at the nonPareil Institute - a Texas-based nonprofit technology company that's providing technical training and jobs in video game design for individuals who have been diagnosed to be on the autism spectrum.

Jack Creamer, the director of "Programming Hope," says, "There is an employment crisis facing adults with autism, 90% are unemployed or underemployed - without a career they'll need to be supported by family the rest of their lives. NonPareil (NPI) is doing something to address that problem."

NonPareil is the creation of former professional race car driver and technologist, Dan Selec. When his youngest son was diagnosed with autism, he was inspired to put his technology skills to work in a personal way - to help create a future for his son. The company he started in his kitchen with just a few students has now grown to a staff of almost 200 - learning and working at locations in Dallas and Houston.

Creamer says, "Nonpareil means 'unparalleled, without match, or unequaled', and that's what these students and employees are. They're creating amazing apps that are being sold in iTunes and Google Play stores."

Initial screenings of the film have drawn large audiences around the country interested in the film's uplifting story.  Diane Thomas has an adult son on the autism spectrum. She and her husband drove almost 4 hours from Indianapolis to see the film in Columbus, Ohio. "This film is a must-see for others to understand the hope that we have been looking for. It gives an honest glimpse into the struggles and victories these adults and families like ours face every day," says Thomas.

Creamer says, "These are gifted and intelligent people who face often misunderstood communication difficulties or other issues related to living with autism. When those differences are recognized and accepted - it makes all the difference in the world. And that's what this film depicts."

As far as his personal take on nonPareil and documenting their journey, Creamer sums it up simply - "This place is truly changing people's lives - and that's a great story to tell."

The Houston screening of "Programming Hope" will be held at the Studio Movie Grill City Centre at 8:00PM on Tuesday April 26th.  Tickets can be purchased in advance through the theater or at the box office.

For Tickets:

Houston - Studio Movie Grill City Centre 4/26
        https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/movies.aspx?M=movie_1920_V_2dd27e49-109c-4d3a-aca4-328e453ab04e_0_0


Watch The Trailer: https://youtu.be/9ZujWUSVR0M


For more information:

www.facebook.com/ProgrammingHope
www.programminghope.com