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This fact sheet discusses tips for accommodating employees and customers with Tips for Accommodating Employees the following tips to ensure your …

Work Matters

Accommodations

Overview

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA is the provision that
relates to
employment and job accommodations The ADA requires businesses with 15 or
more employees to provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified
employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their
jobs

This fact sheet discusses tips for accommodating employees and customers
with
disabilities and key definitions

Did you know

According to the Job Accommodation Network JAN:
– 50 of accommodations cost less than 500
– 19 cost nothing at all
– More than 80 cost less than 1000

Accommodation examples:

– Flexible work schedules
– Software
– Ergonomic chair
– Telecommuting
– Providing publications and documents in Braille and/or large print
– Allowing frequent breaks
– Negotiating job tasks

Tips for Accommodating Employees

An employee who is eligible under ADA can request an accommodation at any
time during employment The following are tips to consider when an employee
requests an accommodation
– Determine what the essential functions of the position are A job
description or analysis can assist
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Snow Sports Safety! Tips for Prior to Hitting the Slopes Layer in clothing appropriate for the weather that will stay Tips for while on the Slopes …

Snow Sports Safety

Tips for Prior to Hitting the Slopes
Get in shape
Use proper equipment that is well maintained and properly sized
Layer in clothing appropriate for the weather that will stay warm when
wet and block the rain and wind Wear a hat and gloves to protect you
from the cold Cotton is very poor in winter conditions
Wear sun protection The sun reflects off the snow and is stronger
than you think, even on cloudy days
Always wear eye protection Have sunglasses and goggles with you
Skiing and snowboarding are a lot more fun when you can see
Tips for while on the Slopes
Take a lesson Like anything, youll improve the most when you receive
some guidance The best way to become a good skier or snowboarder is
to take a lesson from a qualified instructor
Be aware of the snow conditions and how they can change As conditions
turn firm, the skiing gets hard and fast Begin a run slowly
Avoid using substances that will impair your judgment, like alcohol
and drugs
If you find yourself on a slope that exceeds your ability level, ask
for help getting down
Drink plenty of water Be
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HELPFUL TIPS FOR PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS. 1. Do not ask if your child is homesick. when trouble becomes too much for a freshman to handle (failing a …

HELPFUL TIPS FOR PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS

1 Do not ask if your child is homesick
– The power of association can be a dangerous thing The first
few weeks of school are action-packed; adjusting to new people
and new situations takes up a majority of a freshmans time and
concentration Unless theyre reminded of it, theyll probably
get over the loneliness and homesickness And even if they
dont tell you during those first few weeks, they do miss you

2 Ask Questions but not too many
– College freshman have a tendency to resent interference with
their newfound lifestyle, but they desire the assurance of
knowing that parents are still concerned
– Honest inquiries and friendly discussions can strengthen the
bond you have with your son or daughter

3 Expect Change but not too much
– Your son or daughter will change Its natural, inevitable,
and can be inspiring Remember that a freshman will be
basically the same person that you sent away to school, aside
from interest changes and personality revisions Dont expect

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The following tips for finding out how well your child is doing in school are My daughter’s 2nd-grade teacher for example, sends home the 2nd-grade California …

How Is My Child Doing in School?

Ten research-based ways to find out

by Ronald Dietel

Published in the March 2001 Issue of the National PTAs Our Children
Magazine

Although hot educational topics come and go, parents will always need to
know the answer to the question: How is my child doing in school? The
following tips for finding out how well your child is doing in school are
based largely on information from federally funded education research This
article focuses on elementary school children, but many of the suggestions
apply to students of all ages

1 Know what is expected
Over the past 10 years, states have developed specific academic standards
for every grade and most subjects, driven in many cases by revised federal
laws and guidelines Improving Americas School Act, 1994 Tests to
measures those standards are now in place in most states Teachers are
placing increasing emphasis on the standards and especially the tests Not
only has curriculum become more uniform but also parents have almost
immediate access to their state standards via the Internet or at their
school My daughters 2nd-grade teacher for example, sends home
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Excel Quick Tips For Research. Data is typically done for aesthetic reasons. the address of what you are trying to combine for your answer. …

Microsoft Excel Quick Tips For Research

Data Validation:
Set minimum and maximum data limits to avoid mistakes or data entry
errors
Typically you will do this before you enter in any data
To do this, highlight the column under the item Select Data from the
top menu then go to validation A small window should come up Set you
min and max values along with any alerts you would like to set from
the tabs within this window

Sort Records:
Sorting records is typically done for aesthetic reasons It organizes
the data so that the researcher can have a small estimate of what they
are working with
To sort your records, select Data from the top menu Select Sort from
the drop-down menu This will bring up a window You can then select
what variables you would like your data to be sorted by and in what
order

Functions:
Functions can be done in multiple ways
If you know the formula you could type it out Be sure to include the
address of what you are trying to combine for your answer
|Operation |Operato|
| |r
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Tips for Starting to Exercise.And Sticking With It! For example, tell yourself that you will go to the gym three Tips for a Safe Workout. Have a …

Tips for Starting to ExerciseAnd Sticking With It

Start Slowly If youre just starting, try a 20 minute walk on the
treadmill Youll feel good and eventually work up to more difficult
routines
Make an Appointment Start by scheduling in the time you plan to
exercise as if it were an appointment
Find a Buddy Getting your family and/or friends involved in your new
exercise routine will help with motivation
Set Weekly Goals Set goals for your nutrition and for your exercise
For example, tell yourself that you will go to the gym three times
this week
Set Long Term Goals Using the weekly goals you will step by step
come closer to your long term goal
Log it Keep an exercise log or journal of what you did, for how
long, and how you felt There are also many helpful websites that
allow you to track your exercise online
Make Exercise a Priority Be honest with yourself about what you
want Once you believe its important enough youll start to make it
happen

Tips for a Safe Workout

Have a Routine Physical Exercise can put stress on the body, so get

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TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER. When you’re successful, we’re successful. Gift certificates for the volunteers who bring in the most phones …

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER

When youre successful, were successful We have learned what it takes to
have a successful cell phone fundraiser Please profit from our experience
by incorporating the suggestions below If you have questions, do not
hesitate to call our customer service department

PROMOTE – PROMOTE – PROMOTE

It is important to use every avenue of communication to keep your group
motivated and to engage your community Organizations that do not have a
strategy for promotion, in all likelihood, will not have a successful
campaign Our surveys show that MOST people have old cell phones that they
can donate, but people are busy, and tend to forget if not reminded often

– If possible, appoint a chairperson to oversee advertising and
promotion
– Give your cell phone fundraiser prominent mention in all correspondence
emails, newsletters, flyers with your supporters, members and the
community in general If possible send out flyers and newsletters that
focus on your cell phone fundraiser
– Recruit cell phone retailers to support your program and ask their
customers to donate at the point of sale 90 of all cell phones pass

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6 Tips for Facilitating a Conference Call. Free conference calls - www.freeconferencecall.com. This is especially important for doing a go-around. …

6 Tips for Facilitating a Conference Call

Free conference calls - wwwfreeconferencecallcom
Cheap 25 cent/min long distance - wwwonesuitecom

First A Quick Bit On Meeting Notes:

- The note-taker should be someone other than the facilitator without
an excessive amount to say
- Send the notes out to everyone as soon as possible after the call
- Short, summarizing notes are best

The notes should list:
The name of the committee, date, place and time of the meeting
Names of committee members present and absent
Motions made and passed
Assignments/Tasks and deadlines include peoples names
Reports made
Announcements made
TIP 1 - Chat beforehand to avoid the conference call blues

Discuss trivial things by email the week before the call Discuss
important items over the phone one on one, then follow up with the whole
group by email and discuss Whatevers left, discuss on a call

Call people personally before the call to remind them of the phone number
and discuss the agenda for the call to make sure everyones on the same
page

TIP 2 - Have a clear agenda and goals

Preparation is KEY;
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Power Tips pdf: a list of steps for American Indians on how TBI NICHY pdf: a page on Traumatic Brain Injury, which includes tips for parents and teachers. …

The following are located in the shared files folder on the CD-ROM:

CD Pages Folder: contains webpages of information for those with
disabilities
Adult Health Advisory: describes the process of caring for a person
with an indweller catheter
Disability Info - Visual Impairments: defines the characterizations
and incidences of the visually impaired
Hypoglycemia: describes the symptoms, causes, prevention, and
treatments of a person with hypoglycemia
Im just a CNA: a personal written account describing the job of a
certified nursing assistant
Keep your diabetes under control: explains to one with diabetes how to
prevent problems and care for themselves properly
Keep your eyes healthy: explains problems that come along with
diabetes, including eye problems and how to prevent them
Kidney disease of Diabetes: explains the role of diabetes in kidney
disease and how to prevent/slow it
Pacer good IEP: explains to parents what exactly makes a good
Individual Education Plan for a child
Students guide to an IEP: goes through the details of an IEP to the
student and what a meeting
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to add your ideas and questions about tips for helping childcare staff to build is a place to ask questions, offer tips, and learn more about the topic from …

News Online April 11, 2007

Twice monthly e-newsletter for early childhood business Directors Online

Upcoming Topics in April focus on Inspiring Staff to Provide Great Care for
Children

First Friday Networking Chat April 13
Our networking chat for April will not really be on the first Friday this
month A number of our centers have staff away or altered schedules due to
the holiday week so we are moving the chat one week to Friday, the 13th
While we do strive for consistency - monthly calendars, holidays and major
early childhood events may also call for schedule flexibility from time to
time We will make announcements on the Directors Online homepage and note
schedules on the calendar page as well

Training Tuesday “ April 24, 1:00PM CDT
A key responsibility of the leader in a childcare organization is to create
a work environment in which staff are inspired to give their very best for
children Join us for a lively discussion of this important leadership
area We are scheduling the April Training Tuesday for 1:00 PM Central time
to accommodate directors who may have morning commitments or teach in the
classroom in the morning Hope to see you there

Current Message Board
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