http://disabilityfactsblog.com We Are Your Disability & Workforce Development Experts! Specializing in Organization & Staff Development Solutions Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:36:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I recently did a training on job retention with my colleague Laura Ware from Corporation for Supportive Housing.  I was amazed to find out that so many people don't know about the Job Accommodation Network - affectionately known as JAN.  The JAN website is your one-stop shop for reasonable accommodation ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/disability-resource-job-accommodation-network/ For the last 4 years, I've been providing Social Security work incentives training to agencies statewide and to clients in the Los Angeles area.  If you live in the State of California (and even if you don't!), I wanted to share a resource that I make a point of sharing EVERY ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/disability-resource-disability-benefits-101/ 6.  Relax.  Plan a vacation at least once a year, preferably twice!  Having 45 days of vacation on the books isn’t something to be proud of.  Use it!   If you can’t afford to go away, use the time to do some things around the house – read a book, paint ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/disability-tip-6-avoiding-job-burnout/ 5. Take a Break.  Throughout the day, take a few minutes to clear your mind, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed.  Don’t forget to take your lunch break.  Make sure you actually use it to do something for yourself, not to do more work.  Take a walk, exercise, do some type ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/disability-tip-5-avoiding-workplace-burnout/ 4. Say NO.  Learn to say NO or not right now to items that are not a necessary part of your job.  If saying no isn’t an option, be sure to let the person know who assigned you the task how long it will take to complete and when you ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/disability-tip-4-avoiding-job-burnout/ 3. Simplify.  Instead of packing your day full of tasks and activities, determine what needs to be done, what can wait, and what can be eliminated all together.  Update your task list every day.  For things you must complete, determine how long each will take and assign a time.  It ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/disability-tip-3-avoiding-job-burnout/ 2.  Unplug!  If you carry a pager or cell phone for work, turn it off once you leave the office.   Most employers do not expect you to be available 24/7 unless it’s in your job description.  Set boundaries and stick to them.  You need and deserve the down time.  This ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/disability-tip-2-avoiding-job-burnout/ I'm sure most of us have experienced some form of burnout over the years.  In the public service field, burnout is especially high as organizations try to do more with less.  Many staff are juggling multiple job responsibilities...often responsibilities of more than one job! The next 6 posts are strategies that ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/disability-tip-1-avoiding-job-burnout/ I wanted to share this resource with you.  It's a blog written by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) that has all of the latest information and news about the ADA Restoration Act of 2008.  For businesses, service agencies, and people with disabilities - this has been a ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/ada-restoration-act-of-2008/ Many workforce development agencies provide some sort of assessment to measure their customer’s reading and math skills. In most cases, this is done to determine the need for basic skills assistance or to qualify the customer for other services. Many of you have probably already witnessed that using the word ... http://disabilityfactsblog.com/index.php/testing-evaluation-how-to-reduce-customer-anxiety/