August 2009
Monthly Archive
Disability Resource – America’s Heroes at Work (Veterans)
admin 30 Aug 2009 | : Resources
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 both employers and workforce development professional as a link to information and tools to assist returning service members seeking employment.
As a former veteran, this site was of particular interest. It also has presentations & training tools, fact sheets & reference guides and success stories.
You can find the site at: http://www.americanheroesatwork.gov
Disability.gov Gets a Facelift!
admin 20 Aug 2009 | : Resources
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 your want to follow.
Although the website focuses on Americans with disabilities, it’s also for parents of children with disabilities, employers, workforce and human resource professionals, veterans, educators, caregivers and many others. In other words, if you’re on our site, it’s most likely for you!
Keeping the resources coming!
Special Education Resource – Wrightslaw
admin 03 Aug 2009 | : Special Education
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 is that there is no “one size fits all” approach to working with a school district. Each district, while governed by the same laws, often addresses the needs of students in special education differently.
One resource I’ve found useful and have referred many people to is the Wrights Law website located at: http://www.wrightslaw.com. The site is geared toward parents, educators, advocates and attorneys interested in obtaining accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. I’ve attended one of Pete and Pam Wright’s Boot Camps, and it was fantastic! They also have several publications I’ve consulted on a regular basis when working with special education issues. The books – Special Education Law and From Emotions to Advocacy – are listed on the right hand side of their home page. We also have them listed on our main website at: http://www.human-solutions.net/tools/books.html.
Stay tuned for additional posts related to youth with disabilities!
