For more information about the Fair Employment Housing Act, please visit:http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/Publications_FEHADescr.htm
Disability Resource – Reasonable Accommodations
If you’d like more detailed information about the enforcement and reasonable accommodation process according to the American’s with Disabilities Act, visit: http://snipurl.com/3ffs5.
Disability Resource – America’s Heroes at Work (Veterans)
I’ve been on a bit of a resource kick these days. This resource is geared toward veterans with disabilities. America’s Heroes at Work was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor and addresses the employment challenges of returning veterans living with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It’s designed for… Click to read the full article
Disability.gov Gets a Facelift!
The U.S. Department of Labor recently launched their redesigned website located at: http://www.disability.gov. The website was formerly known as disabilityinfo.gov. The new site has a multitude of resources on disability-related issues, programs and services. It’s also been updated with new social media tools, including a blog and a Twitter feed – in case any of… Click to read the full article
Special Education Resource – Wrightslaw
While the majority of our posts are on work and disability issues, I thought it would be helpful to share a few resources specific to youth with disabilities. I’ve worked with many families and agencies who often have difficulty navigating the special education system. The reasons are vast, but one thing that’s become very apparent… Click to read the full article
Maintaining Professional Boundaries – Tip #4
Don’t Open Your Wallet While this may seem obvious, it’s very easy for this to happen, especially when someone is operating on good intentions. Discipline yourself to only use available program funds. This includes providing change for vending machines, sharing cigarettes or even food. Unfortunately, as much as we’d like, we can’t be everything for… Click to read the full article