Job Accommodation Network

If you are looking for more information about ADA and how to get accommodations for you or someone you know in the workplace, the Job Accommodation Network, may be a great resource for you.  JAN is a federal funded program from the Office of Disability Employment.  They will work with an employer and help them create and manage accommodations a person may need to do their job.  They are confidential and easy to contact.  If you'd like to get in touch with them you can head to their website

http://askjan.org
Voice - 800.526.7234
TTY - 800.781.9403

*Thanks to Wade Wingler of Assistive Technology Update for sharing this resource!


Patrick

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JobTIPS

I remember checking out Do2Learn one of my very first years teaching (can't believe that's almost 11 years ago).  I found tons of great resources, pictures, and ideas.  It seems in my absence they have greatly expanded their offerings.  While they still have great visuals for schedules, fire drills, songs & games, they have added an entire section on getting and keeping a job - JobTIPS.


JobTIPS is split into 4 ares - determining job interests, finding a job, interviewing for a job & keeping a job.  It is supported by tons of pictures, scripts and videos - ALL FOR FREE!  They even include a helpful tutorial on how to use the site - Tutorial.  This site is intended to be used by individuals with disabilities with their support system, not alone.  Take some time to explore it today!




-  Patrick


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341 Catering

Based on the classroom where they work from, 341 Catering offer's students with disabilities at Mt. Lebanon High School the opportunity to practice real world skills. I read about this classroom on the CEC SmartBrief. You can read about the classroom here: 341 Catering

This article caught my eye, because of it's simplicity. Teaching work skills, real world, life skills are an important part of any curriculum for kids with SCD. This idea of providing baked goods and coffee on a daily basis for meetings and staff is a wonderful to get kids involved. By using technology you can even include students with more significant disabilities - switches for mixing, taking orders, transcribing orders, the list goes on.

In the past I've had students take orders for the Ellison Machine and cut out the letters. I also have students complete jobs around the classroom like putting away books, cleaning desks, and taking notes to the office. What other novel ideas do you have for teaching work skills to students?


Patrick


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