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www.paralysis.org • Presented by Gary Karp • lifeonwheels.org
Paralysis Onthe Job
Work on Wheels
www.paralysis.org
Presented by Gary Karpwww.moderndisability.com
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Give you confidence
The culture of work
The legal environment
Why ThisSession?
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Give you confidence
The culture of work
The legal environment
The employer’s view
Why ThisSession?
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Give you confidence
The culture of work
The legal environment
The employer’s view
Getting hired / kept
Why ThisSession?
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Give you confidence
The culture of work
The legal environment
The employer’s view
Getting hired / kept
Assistive Technology
Why ThisSession?
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Why Work?Why Work?Independenc
e.
Growth.Self-Esteem.
Better income.
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The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
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The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
Do a good job
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
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The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
Do a good job
Want to
grow
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
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The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
Do a good job
Want to
growTrustworthy
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
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The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
Do a good job
Want to
growTrustworthy
Be on time
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
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The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
Do a good job
Want to
growTrustworthy
Be on time
Communication
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
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The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
Do a good job
Want to
growTrustworthy
Be on time
Communication
Accept guidance
ProfessionalismProfessionalism
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Why Are You There?Why Are You There?
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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Why Are You There?Why Are You There?
To help them succeed.
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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Why Are You There?Why Are You There?
To help them succeed.
They are investing in you.
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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You Should Enjoy ItYou Should Enjoy It
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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You Should Enjoy ItYou Should Enjoy ItWork that interests you
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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You Should Enjoy ItYou Should Enjoy ItWork that interests you
Work you have ability for
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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You Should Enjoy ItYou Should Enjoy ItWork that interests you
Work you have ability forWork that is meaningful
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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Training/Ramp-UpTraining/Ramp-Up
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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Training/Ramp-UpTraining/Ramp-UpNot always fun—incompetence!
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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Training/Ramp-UpTraining/Ramp-UpNot always fun—incompetence!
Show commitment to learn
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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Training/Ramp-UpTraining/Ramp-UpNot always fun—incompetence!
Show commitment to learnSuspend judgment
The Cultureof Work
The Cultureof Work
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Don’t assume they will only
see your disability.
BelieveIn Yourself
BelieveIn Yourself
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When you show up and shine, your
disability disappears.
BelieveIn Yourself
BelieveIn Yourself
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Disability means “Can’t Work”
WorkplaceCulture
WorkplaceCulture
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Disability means “Can’t Work”
Stereotypes
WorkplaceCulture
WorkplaceCulture
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Human Resources Recruiters
Diversity Professionals
StakeholdersStakeholders
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Human Resources Recruiters
Diversity Professionals
Disability Management
StakeholdersStakeholders
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It is a civil rights law.
Canadian equivalent: Human Rights law.
The ADAThe ADA
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Protects you from discrimination based
on:• Having a
disability
The ADAThe ADA
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Protects you from discrimination based
on:• Having a
disability
• Record of a
disability
The ADAThe ADA
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Protects you from discrimination based
on:• Having a
disability
• Record of a
disability
• Relationship
The ADAThe ADA
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...does not guarantee you a
job.Not a consolation prize.
The ADAThe ADA
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Definition of disability:Must “limit one or more essential life activities.”
The ADAThe ADA
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Definition of disability:Must “limit one or more essential life activities.”
Paralysis automatically qualifies
The ADAThe ADA
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Whatever allows you to perform the “essential
tasks” of the job.
ReasonableAccommodation
ReasonableAccommodation
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The job description must be appropriate.
ReasonableAccommodation
ReasonableAccommodation
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This is not expensive.
The data is clear.
ReasonableAccommodation
ReasonableAccommodation
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Only things that apply to performance of
the job,
ReasonableAccommodation
ReasonableAccommodation
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Only things that apply to performance of
the job, not...
Transportation.
ReasonableAccommodation
ReasonableAccommodation
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Only things that apply to performance of
the job, not...
Transportation.Toileting.
ReasonableAccommodation
ReasonableAccommodation
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When do you presentyour disability?
When do you presentyour disability?
TheInterview
TheInterview
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When do you presentyour disability?
When do you presentyour disability?
Right away
TheInterview
TheInterview
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When do you presentyour disability?
When do you presentyour disability?
Right awayDisplay confidence
TheInterview
TheInterview
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When do you presentyour disability?
When do you presentyour disability?
Right awayDisplay confidence
Open the conversation
TheInterview
TheInterview
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Dress well
Know about the company
Show you want to work there
TheInterview
TheInterview
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Know what you needKnow how to use it
AssistiveTechnologyAssistive
Technology
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Know what you needKnow how to use it
Cost/Ramp-up
AssistiveTechnologyAssistive
Technology
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Employer gets final choiceof which accommodation
AssistiveTechnologyAssistive
Technology
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IT department needs to be able to support it
AssistiveTechnologyAssistive
Technology
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Examples
AssistiveTechnologyAssistive
Technology“Quad”
Keyboard
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Macros, Shortcuts, Word Prediction,
Abbreviation Expansion
AssistiveTechnologyAssistive
TechnologyExamples
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One-Stop Centers
Career Fairs
Disabled Student Services
FindingJobs
FindingJobs
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One-Stop Centers
Career Fairs
Disabled Student ServicesFederal Government
FindingJobs
FindingJobs
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Telework
Job SharingEntrepreneurship
OtherPossibilities
OtherPossibilities
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Be HealthyBe HealthyProtect your skin.Drink, drink, drink.
Preserve your energy.