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How to Practice Disability Inclusion in the Workplace

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Disability inclusion in the workplace is greatly needed in the U.S., as 25% of American adults live with a disability. Despite this fact, just 4% of organizations include disabilities in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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Third of recent infant care cases involved parents with learning disabilities or difficulties – research

Community Care

A third of recent infant care cases involved parents with learning disabilities or difficulties, research has found. They also interviewed 42 social care professionals, 17 lawyers and four mothers with learning disabilities or learning difficulties who had experience of proceedings.

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11 Steps to Implementing a DSP Peer Mentoring Program

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Retaining direct support professionals (DSPs) is a seemingly never-ending challenge for organizations that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Agencies are always looking for ways to help new hires understand and get excited about the job, engage their employees, and recognize the experience of their veterans.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

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Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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Guest Post: 7 Common Myths About Bipolar Disorder: Busted by Nidhi Thakur

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For those who still don’t know, bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that’s thought to be caused by an imbalance in the way brain cells communicate with each other. Today every one in five people is diagnosed with a mental illness, including bipolar disorder. So bipolar patients – No, you are not alone! Twitte r.

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Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals

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People with disabilities and their families suffer the most serious effects of staff turnover. Constant training of new workers interrupts the continuity of care that allows individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. Secondly, engage in the system. Use open and transparent communication strategies.

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LADO role faces review after disabled children abuse inquiry identifies ‘major failings’

Community Care

The government will review the local authority designated officer (LADO) role after an inquiry into the abuse of disabled children identified “major failings” in relation to the function. ” Urgent actions .