Career Exploration
Name one agency that will support you after the CCTA and one service they will provide for you.
BRS
resume writing
career exploration
job search
What does the word disclosure mean in regards to disability?
Disclosure means to tell someone/a place of work that you have a disability, and to identify it.
What is the number 1 reason people with disabilities get fired from a job?
Lack of transportation
Accurately name 2 of your own strengths and areas of concern.
Must be accurate to person as judged by Vicki
Name 2 community resources available in your town.
Food bank, library, police, social worker, schools, community centers, etc.
Name one way you can learn about a job without being hired.
Job shadow
watch videos
BRS career exploration
AJC career exploration
Why do people disclose a disability at a workplace?
In order to receive accommodations for skills they struggle with
List 2 things that are helpful when you are applying for a job.
Reference letters
Follow up phone calls
Thank you after interview
Describe what autism is and how it may affect people with autism.
Social communication disorder: it can affect understanding social situations, rigidity with routines, difficulty in understanding non-literal language, hyper focus in one area of interest...
What are 3 free (nearly free) activities you can do in your community besides be on your phone?
Hike/walk
coffee shop
shopping (window shopping)
garden
volunteer
When can people disclose their disability to an employer or potential employer?
At any point, prior to an interview if accommodations are need or at any point during employment.
Name 3 skills that employers are looking for in their employees
Hard working
Attention to detail
Positive
Team player
What are 3 decisions you make in your life weekly?
eat
wear
who to talk to, decide to come to work or school
What are 3 types of transportation available to people in your community?
public
paratransit
Encompass
Uber/Lyft
For most people, when is the best time to disclose a disability to an employer?
Why?
After being hired, in order to prevent the potential for discrimination.
What are two benefits that come with full-time employment?
Health insurance
Paid time off
401K or investments
What is self- advocacy? Why is it important?
Speaking up for your own needs, and learning how to achieve goals.
It is important because nothing will happen for you without it. It is a way of protecting yourself. It is necessary to be successful both professionally and personally.
If you want to save some money, what store might you go to for groceries in your community?
What is another way to help save money when shopping?
Aldi, discount grocery, job lot, dollar store
Get the store app or clip coupons
What must you provide if you are looking for accommodations at your job?
Letter of Disclosure
Documentation of Disability
Suggested accommodations
Absorb it, Ask questions to clarify, Thank them, appreciate it (reflect) and apply it
What is one way someone might self advocate while on the job?
disclose
Who would you call for a problem with ...
heat?
flooding?
teeth?
getting food?
heating company (Daniels, Eversource...)
Fire Dept
Dentist
Food bank, social worker, snap counselor
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