Yuba County Workability

01/23/2019

Interesting article dives into vocational choice and how it impacts teens.

By Christian Jarrett. Teen participants took mental and emotional tests and then estimated their own and their peers’ abilities.

01/17/2019

Looking for good info for transitioning workers with disabilities? Check out the NCWD website below for great resources!

01/10/2019

Workers with disabilities have a network of employment rights to ensure they have the best shot at successful employment. Check out the link below for more information!

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA also outlaws discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation....

12/18/2018

A McDonald's restaurant in Australia is saying goodbye to perhaps its most famous worker after 32 years service.

12/12/2018

Make a great impression in your job interview by researching the company and practicing your answers, manners and body language. Always follow up afterward.

12/05/2018

Goal setting is an important step in planning for the future. Here are a few helpful questions to ask yourself when establishing goals:

Career – What level do you want to reach in your career, or what do you want to achieve?

Financial – How much do you want to earn, by what stage? How is this related to your career goals?

Education – Is there any knowledge you want to acquire in particular? What information and skills will you need to have in order to achieve other goals?

Family – Do you want to be a parent? If so, how are you going to be a good parent? How do you want to be seen by a partner or by members of your extended family?

Artistic – Do you want to achieve any artistic goals?

Attitude – Is any part of your mindset holding you back? Is there any part of the way that you behave that upsets you? (If so, set a goal to improve your behavior or find a solution to the problem.)

Physical – Are there any athletic goals that you want to achieve, or do you want good health deep into old age? What steps are you going to take to achieve this?

Pleasure – How do you want to enjoy yourself? (You should ensure that some of your life is for you!)

Public Service – Do you want to make the world a better place? If so, how?

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Setting goals gives your life direction, and boosts your motivation and self-confidence. Learn how to set SMART goals and achieve your dreams.

11/28/2018

Did you know about Disabled Student Services Programs?

From CA Transition Alliance:

"These programs are available on most California junior college and university campuses. Staffed by trained professionals, the programs provide a broad range of support services for students with disabilities. Among the services available are counseling, tutoring, and reader assistance. Office staff will assist students in working with professors and lecturers to make tests and handouts accessible. The facility for students with disabilities frequently has specialized equipment available such as speech-access computers, braillewriters, CCTVs and reading machines. These programs are valuable resources for any student with special needs."

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11/27/2018

Contacts are crucial to any job search. Get five tips on how workers with disabilities can cultivate professional networking connections.

10/26/2018

PRIDESTAFF is hiring now! 50 people are needed to work as event staff for the upcoming Sikh Parade.

10/23/2018

Ever wondered what job accomodations there are out there, and how employers can make work more effective and accessible to workers with disabilities? The Job Accommodation Network has got you covered!

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10/19/2018

Interviews can be a stressful experience. Individuals on the spectrum face additional challenges. Below is an article with helpful tips and resources to aid in mastering that interview.

Going to a job interview can be one of the most stressful experiences you can endure, whether or not you are an individual on the autism spectrum.

10/08/2018

As we move further into the 21st century, breakthroughs in assistive technologies are helping employees with disabilities overcome obstacles!

The arrival of powerful new apps for use on smartphones and tablets is allowing workers with sensory or motor impairments to be more productive and efficient than ever.