Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, presents findings in an eye-opening report based on a survey of a thousand community and business persons across Kansas. Participants were asked to write about what makes a successful young adult; researchers at K-State analyzed results. Kansans Say Non-Academic Skills Matter Most Surprisingly, academic skills were not the most […]
It’s fun to see what types of businesses are created to support employment skills. A unique but practical idea for supported employment was created as part of a day service for adults with disabilities: The Bookworm Bookstore in Ramona, California. Softskills are Crucial for Job Success If your community has created a business as a […]
We’ve all been there, right? We get to work and realize we forgot our lunch. For someone with a disability (or anyone who tends to be forgetful), this probably happens more often and it can be anxiety-provoking. It’s distracting and keeps us from doing our best work. Several issues and choices come into play. Does […]
Emergency numbers are important to have handy. Since emergencies rarely happen, we might not know where to find a number when we need one. The local phone book is becoming unnecessary since we can find so much info online, but in an emergency, who wants to do a search? A new edition of the local […]
Many of us grow up riding the school bus, but when it comes to riding a city bus, there are a few adjustments to make. Here are some tips: Planning the Bus Trip: Know How to Read a Bus Schedule Check out the routes. Study them to understand where they go.There may be a search […]
Going to the movies with friends is a popular activity for groups of friends or for dating. What if you’re used to going with family members and you’re not sure what to do? Let’s review. Planning Ahead First of all, figure out which movie to see and plan your budget. Theater schedules change each week, […]
Being active in the community usually means that, if you’re going to be out for a few hours, you’re probably going to want something to eat or drink while you’re out. Here are a few ideas to consider before walking out the door: Take Water and a Snack Fill a water bottle to keep hydrated […]
Okay, new graduate. You’ve finished high school, and your classmates, at least most of them, are going on to college. You say to yourself, I want to go to college! Of course, you want to do what your friends are doing, right? It’s understandable that you don’t want to stay at home while everyone else […]
Being independent requires being able to navigate the community safely. What are some tips? Prepare to be aware of the environment. The first step in community safety is to be aware of our environment. This means putting away the earbuds and watching where we are walking. If a person tends to follow others when […]
Parents feel better when they know their children are safe and have some skills to solve problems independently. Developing independence means that we give up a little bit of control as children grow up and attend school, participate in sports or community activities, or spend the night away from home. How do you feel […]
