This glossary, with more than 870 words, phrases and terms, is the final publication in a three-book resource guide series for absence, wellness and disability professionals.
Industry practitioners... More > and thought leaders will find this manual a valuable reference in developing programs that seek to improve the health and productivity of their workforce. Previous books cover the development of integrated disability, absence and productivity models and establishment the of return-to-work programs.< Less
The 2010 DMEC Leadership Series was sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company of Boston for the sixth year in a row. The 2010 topic was best practices in short-term disability plan design and... More > included discussion on sick pay plans which are very similar. Human resources, disability, health and productivity, and benefit managers came together to explore the components of effective short-term disability plan design. Topics discussed included effective program design, the need for cost savings and greater efficiency, the value of case management, dealing with unionized workplaces, impact of federal and state laws, paid time off (PTO) vs. sick leave, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other issues such as coverage start date, elimination period, benefit payable, and maximum benefit period. During the presentations, attendees were encouraged to ask questions and relate their experiences in their own corporate environments.< Less
Learning disability is a classification that includes several disorders in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner. Depending on the type and severity of the disability,... More > interventions may be used to help the individual learn strategies that will foster future success. Some interventions can be quite simplistic, while others are intricate and complex. This book deserves a wide audience; it will be beneficial not only for teachers and parents struggling with attachment or behavior issues, but it will also benefit health care professionals and therapists working directly with special needs such as sensory integration dysfunction...< Less
The first edition of Disability Discrimination is produced as a 6” x 9” 235 page paperback. The book gives an overview of the law under the now repealed Disability Discrimination Act... More > 1995 together with summaries and quotes from the judgments of the principal cases heard by tribunals and courts during the fourteen years that the Act was in force. Many of these judgments will still be relevant under the disability discrimination provisions of the Equality Act 2010 that replaced the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 on 01 October 2010. To help readers understand the changes which have been made to the disability discrimination provisions after most of the provisions were transferred from the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to the Equality Act 2010 albeit in modified or new forms, comparisons are made throughout the book between the relevant provisions of the two Acts and a comparative guide to both sets of provisions is provided too.< Less
The first edition of Disability Discrimination is produced as a 6” x 9” 235 page paperback. The book gives an overview of the law under the now repealed Disability Discrimination Act... More > 1995 together with summaries and quotes from the judgments of the principal cases heard by tribunals and courts during the fourteen years that the Act was in force. Many of these judgments will still be relevant under the disability discrimination provisions of the Equality Act 2010 that replaced the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 on 01 October 2010. To help readers understand the changes which have been made to the disability discrimination provisions after most of the provisions were transferred from the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to the Equality Act 2010 albeit in modified or new forms, comparisons are made throughout the book between the relevant provisions of the two Acts and a comparative guide to both sets of provisions is provided too.< Less
* A psychologist gives a non-technical overview of developmental disabilities.
* EMPATHETIC LEARNING is promoted through stories of real individuals.
* Vibrant storytelling keeps the... More > information lively.
* Speaks simply and directly to caregivers.
* Gives direct care staff training, ideas, and motivation, so they can provide better service, find more joy in their work, and reduce the stress that can lead to staff turnover.
* Excellent for in-service training, as well as for individual study.
For content details and sample chapter, go to: http://developmentaldisabilitiesguide.blogspot.com/
This book is for those who provide direct supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. It is designed to make up for some of the training and experience gaps of those on the front lines. The audience includes direct care staff, case managers, supervisors, families, and others.< Less
* A psychologist gives a non-technical overview of developmental disabilities.
* EMPATHETIC LEARNING is promoted through stories of real individuals.
* Vibrant storytelling keeps the... More > information lively.
* Speaks simply and directly to caregivers.
* Gives direct care staff training, ideas, and motivation, so they can provide better service, find more joy in their work, and reduce the stress that can lead to staff turnover.
* Excellent for in-service training, as well as for individual study.
For content details and sample chapter, go to: http://developmentaldisabilitiesguide.blogspot.com/
This book is for those who provide direct supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. It is designed to make up for some of the training and experience gaps of those on the front lines. The audience includes direct care staff, case managers, supervisors, families, and others.< Less
A story of a womans journey with her neurological condition and what happens to her on the way. It is full of funny stories, memories and interest. Please buy this book it is a really good read and... More > it will inspire you. Have a loook on lulu have a look on lulu have a look on lulu have a look on lulu have a look on lulu It is by Tina Thomas
It is an inspirational book to the many people out there who have an invisible disability such as dyslexia or dyspraxia. It is inspired by people like Oliver Sacks (Neurology Author) the paralympics and all the people I know who have an invisible disability.< Less
