Autistic entrepreneur Nathan Young has created a company called Compassionate Integrations, which employs autistic workers and others with developmental disabilities in the production of scented candles. He obtained federal grant money to start the company while he was living on social security disability benefits, and he reports that the business is expanding to nearly 20 resellers of the candles.
The candles, which are made from soybean wax, are not yet available for sale online. However, Internet ordering capability through PayPal is expected to become available at the Fortuna Candles website in the near future.