These ten $10 booklets are unique because they deal directly with disability related issues from the perspective of a person with a disability. To order them completing the form below. Thank you.
Cope with Your Disability: Don't Fall Through the Cracks This booklet provides comprehensive information and practical solutions to common challenges in 7 categories. Each offers a series of thought-provoking questions in order to make a realistic assessment of your situation.
Don't Let Your Handicap, Handicap You! What is self-advocacy ? Why is it so important? Reasons why people hesitate to advocate are given as well as how to overcome them. This booklet offers tips on getting your point accross.
Parentability: Your child Has Special Needs A child must be allowed to fail in order for him/her to succeed. Developmental milestones regarding education are discussed. Other areas covered include sibling relationships and family cohesiveness.
Teaching Disability in the Regular Classroom Many kids have questions about the topic but have no forum in which to ask them- until now. This is a week - long unit that includes lesson plans, thought-provoking questions, and experiencial exercises. It may be used for elementary school students, youth groups, and as a basis for teacher in-services.
Wheeling from Room to Room This booklet will give you inexpensive and practical ideas to make your home accessible. It also includes tips regarding the outside (yards and parking lots) and office space. Do not sell your house or give up your apartment until after you read this!
Hireability Hiring quaified workers who happen to have disabilities makes good business sense, yet this population continues to be the greatest untapped resource. This booklet looks at common employment myths and Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It also explains relevant terms such as "undue hardship" and "reasonable accommodations"
EmployabilityThis looks at the job process - cover letters, interviews, applications. It explores some issues; such as, "What do I write on my resume to explain my lack of experience?" "What do I tell an employer about my disability?" It also explores non-traditional employment options.
Marketability This section offers booklets full of of professional tips on improving your success and a comprehensive explanation of internet marketing. These documents also give useful websites which offer even more information at no extra cost.
Dateability This looks at relationships from the perspective of a person with a physical disability. It is important to spend time with people in public and not to isolate. This booklet looks at some pitfalls of dating in general and specifically on the internet.
Driveability This can be the most freeing and frustrating experience of one's life. The process of getting a vehicle adapted is complex and expensive, so don't make uninformed decisions. Read advice from a person who has been there more than once.
Enclave Employment This is a model of employment primarily used for people who have developmental disabilities. In this type of work, a job is created in the community for a few workers. The tasks are performed at the same time and only one job coach is used.
Contact Susan Schaffer
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