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Paralysis On the Job Work on Wheels. Presented by Gary Karp www.moderndisability.com. www.paralysis.org. Why This Session?. Why This Session?. Give you confidence. Why This Session?. Give you confidence The culture of work. Why This Session?. Give you confidence The culture of work
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Paralysis Onthe JobWork on Wheels Presented by Gary Karpwww.moderndisability.com www.paralysis.org
Why This Session?
Why This Session? • Give you confidence
Why This Session? • Give you confidence • The culture of work
Why This Session? • Give you confidence • The culture of work • The legal environment
Why This Session? • Give you confidence • The culture of work • The legal environment • The employer’s view
Why This Session? • Give you confidence • The culture of work • The legal environment • The employer’s view • Getting hired / kept
Why This Session? • Give you confidence • The culture of work • The legal environment • The employer’s view • Getting hired / kept • Assistive Technology
Why Work? Independence.
Why Work? Independence. Growth.
Why Work? Independence. Growth. Self-Esteem.
Why Work? Independence. Growth. Self-Esteem. Better income.
Settlements The story in court.
The Culture of Work Professionalism
The Culture of Work Professionalism Do a good job
The Culture of Work Professionalism Do a good job Want to grow
The Culture of Work Professionalism Do a good job Want to grow Trustworthy
The Culture of Work Professionalism Do a good job Be on time Want to grow Trustworthy
The Culture of Work Professionalism Do a good job Be on time Want to grow Communication Trustworthy
The Culture of Work Professionalism Do a good job Be on time Want to grow Communication Trustworthy Accept guidance
The Culture of Work Why Are You There?
The Culture of Work Why Are You There? To help them succeed.
The Culture of Work Why Are You There? To help them succeed. They are investing in you.
The Culture of Work You Should Enjoy It
The Culture of Work You Should Enjoy It Work that interests you
The Culture of Work You Should Enjoy It Work that interests you Work you have ability for
The Culture of Work You Should Enjoy It Work that interests you Work you have ability for Work that is meaningful
The Culture of Work Training/Ramp-Up
The Culture of Work Training/Ramp-Up Not always fun—incompetence!
The Culture of Work Training/Ramp-Up Not always fun—incompetence! Show commitment to learn
The Culture of Work Training/Ramp-Up Not always fun—incompetence! Show commitment to learn Suspend judgment
Believe In Yourself Don’t assume they will only see your disability.
Believe In Yourself When you show up and shine, your disability disappears.
WorkplaceCulture Disability means “Can’t Work”
WorkplaceCulture Disability means “Can’t Work” Stereotypes
Employer Beliefs
Stakeholders • Human Resources Recruiters
Stakeholders • Human Resources Recruiters • Diversity Professionals
Stakeholders • Human Resources Recruiters • Diversity Professionals • Disability Management
The ADA It is a civil rights law.
The ADA It is a civil rights law. Canadian equivalent: Human Rights law.
The ADA Protects you from discrimination based on: • Having a disability
The ADA Protects you from discrimination based on: • Having a disability • Record of a disability