Fostering Respectful Relationships in Education:  Disability Awareness

Now, more than ever, society is recognizing the importance of respecting the individuality of all people.  The classroom, school bus, lunchroom, gymnasium, assembly, athletic field, playground and other school environments are places to model, learn, and teach disability awareness and etiquette.  When everyone models respect in everyday interactions and when students see this, they too learn to value and admire all people for who they are and what they do.

Developed by Parent to Parent of NYS with funding as NYS’ Family to Family Health Care Information Center.

Fostering Respectful Relationships in the Workplace:  Disability Awareness

Parent to Parent of NYS, with funding as NYS’ Family to Family Health Care Information Center, has developed a two page awareness sheet about Disability Awareness in the workplace.

The messages that leaders and co-workers convey play an important role in how everyone reacts.  The fast pace of today’s society, including the media and social networking, bombards everyone with multiple messages.   All employers and employees have the potential to model pro-active disability awareness messages for other employees and each other.
 

THE WORLD OF WORK: Points for Students to Consider

Parent to Parent of NYS, with funding as NYS Family to Family Health Care Information Center, has developed a guide of points for youth to consider when exploring work and career options.  For a young adult with a disability, there are items to consider before building a career, exploring employment opportunities, or taking a job. To achieve success and prepare for the world of work, it is important to ask  questions and consider particular strategies.