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 […]
STATISTICS INDICATE THAT A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ATTENDING COLLEGE. According to the 2010 Census, 10% of students who were identified with a disability before they graduated from high school are attending college. This includes learning disabilities, mental health, autism, intellectual disabilities, and other such as vision or hearing impairments. While students […]
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 […]
Is it okay to use a phone at work? The answer to this question varies, so after reading this, you might want to ask your supervisor to see what is expected at your job. When is it okay to use a phone or other electronic device at work? When you are at work, you are […]
Cooking at home can be a challenge. To keep it simple, we often think that stocking up with microwave meals is a simple way to be able to have a complete meal. It’s not always that simple. Microwave Oven vs. Conventional Oven First of all, most meals have two sets of instructions: Conventional Oven and […]
Your First Job: Employee Break Room Etiquette Getting your first job is an exciting, but nervous time, especially the lunch break. You may not know anyone, and if you haven’t spent time in an employee break room before, you might not know the social rules or the etiquette of the break room. It’s different than […]
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 […]
