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Taking Another Look at ADHD

Have you ever suspected you might have a learning disability? Perhaps Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Is it hard for you to get or stay organized? Are you impulsive; do you sometimes act without thinking about the possible consequences...

Published Tue, May 26 2009 1:26 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: forgetful, accommodations, behavioral and psychological intervention, under diagnosed condition, eliminating negative stigma, neurobiological condition, education regarding ADHD, intelligence, trouble in school, distractibility, comprehensive approach to treatment, " mood swings, excessive amounts of energy, perception of ADHD has changed greatly, impulsivity, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, creativity, minimal brain dysfunction, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, hyperactivity, behavioral management techniques, medication, adult ADHD support group, reduced negative stigma, "ADHD & Me: What I Learned from Lighting Fires at the Dinner Table, CHADD, neurological basis, trouble organizing time, medical, behavioral intervention strategies, IDEA, educational, treatment, energy, parent training, instructional modifications, multimodal approach, covered disability under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
Disabled Students on College Campuses: Ever Wonder Just What It Takes to Succeed on Campus if You Have a Disability?

Apparently, it takes a village of willing assistants and on-campus support, as well as some pretty amazing determination, and a spirit of adventure. Read this article about some of the students at Whitworth University, and the people and policies that...

Published Tue, May 26 2009 1:05 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: Accessibility, guide dog, academic challenges, Amyoplasia Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, computer software with voice commands, digital recordings, hard of hearing, student who is blind, power chair, physical disabilities, help with personal care, accommodations, Whitworth University Career Services, amplification device, Educational Support Services, orientation and mobility specialist, required disability documentation, automatic door, elevator, video magnifier
Share Your Stories about Service Dogs and Disability

Kathy Nimmer, a high school English teacher and writer from Indiana, has launched an international effort to gather true stories of people with disabilities and their service dogs, to be included in an anthology that Nimmer will seek to publish in the...

Published Tue, May 26 2009 12:24 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: people with disabilities, nonfiction, tributes, poetry, anecdotes, stories, service dogs
American Bar Association Program to Address Eliminating Barriers to Justice for People Who Are Disabled and Elderly

New technology, innovative room design, service animals, and courtroom improvements Topics for discussion at free program CHICAGO, May 12, 2009 Many are denied equal access to justice because courthouses around the country lack basic accommodations for...

Published Tue, May 26 2009 12:21 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: elevators, service animals, adequate lighting, selecting jury, dedicated parking, allowances for service animals, adequate acoustics, eliminating barriers to justice, budgetary challenges, equal access to justice, new technology, planning challenges, diversity initiatives, accommodations for people who are disabled, providing reasonable accommodation to the courthouse and in the courtroom, access to justice outside the courtroom, accommodations for people who are elderly, William R. Eleazer Courtroom, ramps, full access to the justice system, American Bar Association, innovative courtroom design, emotional support animals, promoting access
National Council on Disability Announces Funding (Research) Opportunity

On May 13, NCD announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NCD-09-02) for a cooperative agreement to study " The Accessibility of U.S.-funded Overseas Facilities and Programs." NCD is interested in examining and understanding the responsibilities...

Published Tue, May 26 2009 12:00 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: accessible, people with disabilities, National Council on Disability, NCD, 503, Article 32, funding opportunity, seeking applicants, international law, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Department of Defense (DoD)-funded programs and facilities, accessibility of U. S. overseas facilities and programs, inclusive, analysis, compliance with Sections 501, USAID, U.S. embassies and missions, and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
ADHD: Distraction or Disability?

Below is good advice for employers, plus a "case in point" to illustrate why it's important to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Distracted or Disabled: When Does ADHD Count as a Protected 'Disability'...

Published Mon, May 11 2009 4:21 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, psychiatric disability, ADHD, restless, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disability, regarding a person as disabled, disorganized, reasonable accommodations, easily distracted, forgetful, duty to accommodate, workplace prejudice, invisible disability
Congratulations to DiversityInc Winners: Top Ten Disability-Friendly Companies Announced, IBM Is DiversityInc’s Top Company for Disabilities

May 5, 2009 via abledbody.com DiversityInc revealed its annual Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities list, with IBM again topping the charts. IBM Corp., who was also 2008's winner, "has been at the forefront of hiring, retaining and promoting...

Published Mon, May 11 2009 4:18 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: SC Johnson, job sharing, Abilities Champions, web site content and images of people with disabilities, Procter & Gamble, disabilities-awareness, shared leave, IBM, KPMG, Ernst & Young, top fifty companies for diversity, Cisco Systems, Sodexo, AccessAbilities employee-resource group, philanthropic donations, opponent of genetic testing, promoting people with disabilities, excellent benefits, work/life counselors, shared back-up care, values driven mission, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Diversity Inc., top ten disability-friendly companies, retaining employees with disabilities, hiring people with disabilities, Aetna, flexible hours, Kaiser Permanente, sign-language courses
SSA Announces Upcoming WISE Seminars

Thousands of beneficiaries across America have wised up on employment options! Tapping into the right support system with the help of Work Incentives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) can make career satisfaction and improved earning potential...

Published Fri, May 08 2009 9:52 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: SSI, Supplemental Security Income, employment options, Ticket to Work, community resources, improved earning potential, work incentives, return to work, trial work, SSDI, Social Security Administration, Social security Disability Insurance, career satisfaction, Work Incentives Seminars, disability service providers
New Jersey Students and Employers: Save This Date for Disability Mentoring Day: October 21, 2009

Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) events have been connecting young people with disabilities with career possibilities since Jonathan Young inaugurated the event "back in the day," during the Clinton Administration. If you live in New Jersey, here's...

Published Thu, May 07 2009 2:22 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: transition, Inc., workplace visits, college student, Disability Mentoring Day, youth with disabilities, DMD, high school student, New Jersey, Allies, career possibilities
White House Accepting Applications for Fall Internship Program

The White House today announced that applications for the Fall 2009 White House Internship Program are due by Tuesday, May 26. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House...

Published Thu, May 07 2009 11:11 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: 2009, leadership skills, valuable job experience, senior white house staff, weekly lecture series, deadline May 26, community service projects, fall internship program, White House, application
National Advisory Board on Improving Health Care Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities Issues 'Declaration for Independence'

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 5, 2009 /PRNewswire/ America's healthcare and long-term services need to undergo a radical, modern transformation to better meet the needs of today's seniors and people with disabilities, according to a report released...

Published Thu, May 07 2009 11:06 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: people with disabilities, seniors, virtual townhall meeting, long-term services, health-care services, Declaration for Independence, Call to Action, National Advisory Board on Improving Health Care Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities, community services, Lex Frieden, Day of Dialogue
Sugar: How Much Is in the Foods You Eat?

Is an image really worth a thousand words? Here's an informative web site that lets visitors gain an understanding of the nutrition information on the labels on our packaged foods. Interesting for all of us who are concerned about personal health...

Published Tue, May 05 2009 5:24 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: diabetes, sugar in foods, images, metabolic conditions, life-saving information, screen-reader-friendly web site, food labels
Bravo, NYC: Street Renamed to Honor Long-Time Advocate for Disability Rights

We are always gratified to learn that one of our own has been recognized. Manhattan street renamed for disability advocate by Associated Press Saturday May 02, 2009 A Manhattan street is being renamed in honor of an advocate whose work made New York City...

Published Mon, May 04 2009 6:36 PM by BusyBee

Filed under: accessible, New York City, motorized scooter, Frieda Zames Way, made the Empire State Building observatory more accessible, crutches, curb cuts, braces, childhood polio
A Scholarship for College Students with Disabilities Who Pursue a Degree in Computer Science

We want to thank the Google Blog for the following information, and to encourage all of our visiting students with disabilities to take note of this opportunity, and apply! Introducing the Google Lime Scholarship 4/15/2009 01:10:00 PM Today, we're...

Published Sun, May 03 2009 9:04 AM by BusyBee

Filed under: scholarships, computer science, 2009, USA, application deadline June 1, retreat at the Googleplex, Canada, Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

May 2009 - GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog

Taking Another Look at ADHD

Disabled Students on College Campuses: Ever Wonder Just What It Takes to Succeed on Campus if You Have a Disability?

Share Your Stories about Service Dogs and Disability

American Bar Association Program to Address Eliminating Barriers to Justice for People Who Are Disabled and Elderly

National Council on Disability Announces Funding (Research) Opportunity

ADHD: Distraction or Disability?

Congratulations to DiversityInc Winners: Top Ten Disability-Friendly Companies Announced, IBM Is DiversityInc’s Top Company for Disabilities

SSA Announces Upcoming WISE Seminars

New Jersey Students and Employers: Save This Date for Disability Mentoring Day: October 21, 2009

White House Accepting Applications for Fall Internship Program

National Advisory Board on Improving Health Care Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities Issues 'Declaration for Independence'

Sugar: How Much Is in the Foods You Eat?

Bravo, NYC: Street Renamed to Honor Long-Time Advocate for Disability Rights

A Scholarship for College Students with Disabilities Who Pursue a Degree in Computer Science

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