Hello again,
Before
we talk about adulthood, we wanted to brainstorm some important skills for
getting and keeping a job. You will also begin to see some of the struggles
that adults with disabilities have in today’s society.
Job Readiness Skills: By
Alyssa
-Be
a good listener
-Responsible
-Eating a healthy meal before a shift
-Be on time (getting up on time)
-Be well rested
-Focused
-Positive
-Task
oriented
-Good
hygiene
-Respect
the rules, no stealing
-Friendly
-Appropriate
with conversation, don’t reveal too much about your personal life at work
Skills that help you get a
job:
-Basic
math & reading skills
-Filing,
sorting, copying
-Physical
labor
-Good
customer service
Challenges that our
population faces (Alyssa & Tara):
-Getting
around safely, public transit in smaller communities
-Employment
-Independent
living
-Healthcare
-Quality
special education
-Good
support services
-Social
activities
-Adequate
agency support with a person centered approach
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