[nabs-l] Could the NABS host a "get a job" webinare series?

[Rania]

I think that is a good idea especially sinse my counselor wants so bad for 
me to go  to work in stead of going back to school wich I am planing on 
doing even tho they don't like that idea.
Rania,
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Reed" <jim275_2 at yahoo.com>
To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:45 PM
Subject: [nabs-l] Could the NABS host a "get a job" webinare series?


> Hello,
> I don't know about the rest of you, but I am in school to get a job. If 
> others feel the same way, then I think it would be helpful for the NABS to 
> use some of its resources putting together a series of Webinairs designed 
> to teach us the most effective ways of getting and holding jobs as blind 
> people. I don't know about you guys, but I really don't know anything 
> about how the EOE, ADA, or other disability laws apply to me, or how I can 
> use them to my advantage.
>
> I would suggest the NABS hire academics, proffessionals, and advocates to 
> host webinars geared toward
> disabuility employment issues. Some initial topic suggestions could be:
> 1. Reasonable accomidations
> 2. Disability law
> 3. disclosure stratagies
> 4. Public vs. private sector employment issues/stratagies
> 5. Other employment resources
>
> These are just a few ideas I came up with off the top of my head. I think 
> such a project would be a perfect fit for the NABS, as it furthers the 
> education of its student members, and it promotes vocational oppertunities 
> for students to use their education.
>
> Jim
>
> "Ignorance killed the cat; curiosity was framed."
>
>
>
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