May 2009 - GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog
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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...
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
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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...
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
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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...
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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...
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
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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...
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
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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'...
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
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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...
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
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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...
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
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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...
Filed under: transition, Inc., workplace visits, college student, Disability Mentoring Day, youth with disabilities, DMD, high school student, New Jersey, Allies, career possibilities
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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...
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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...
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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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