Showing a Disabled Person Respect

December 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Some people feel uneasy or uncomfortable around disabled people. Mostly, they are afraid to disrespect the person by saying the wrong thing or acting the wrong way, and not because of their disability. This can ultimately cause a person to act unconventionally around a person with a disability. Here are some ways to show a disabled person respect.

Speak Directly to the Disabled Person
It is disrespectful to avoid speaking to a disabled person, perhaps instead speaking to everyone else that is accompanying the person. Instead, speak to the disabled person and make direct eye contact. Avoid discussing the person’s disability; there are lots of other things to talk about! Speak to disabled adults just as you would any other adult.

Be Patient
If the disabled person has a speech problem, be patient and listen carefully, giving the person your undivided attention. If you don’t understand what is being said, simply ask! Do not pretend to know what was said as it could bite you back. Don’t be afraid to ask the person to offer some paper and a pen for them to write down what they are trying to say. When done in a polite manner, there will be no uncomfortable feelings.

Avoid Handicap Parking Spots
Don’t ever park in a handicapped parking spot, even if you will only be gone for a moment. It only takes a moment for a disabled person to arrive and find no place to park. For that matter, you should always leave handicapped restroom facilities and handicapped seating on transportation vacant so a handicapped person will not have trouble accessing a seat.

Never Assume
Never assume anything about a disabled person’s strengths or limitations. Someone in a wheelchair is not always paralyzed. Someone that has a speech impairment or a body impediment is not always mentally impaired. If you are in doubt, simply ask the person in a gentle and caring way.

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The Disabilities Act in the Workplace

August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Having a disability or knowing someone you love with a disability can be a difficult situation to deal with. There are many obstacles and challenges to overcome when a loved one must operate their life with a handicap. In most cases though the handicap is an obstacle but does allow for the person to live a life of quality and sustenance. In keeping with that spirit of making sure that persons with handicaps receive the same treatment that everyone else receives the government has often stepped in to set up and then revise the Americans with Disabilities Act or the ADA as it is otherwise known. One of the more recent signings of this act was in 1990.

The president at that time George H. Bush signed into law the effect. The long title for this law was “An Act to Establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability.” The shorter version of this act is known now as the ADA.

Basically what this law indicates is that a person with disabilities is not allowed to be discriminated against based on their handicap. So a person with a disability is not allowed to be fired or not hired to a job solely based on their physical disadvantage. However, if the sole function of the job is not in cooperation with abilities of the handicap person then there is basis to not be employed at that job. This is simply a way to keep employers honest about how they are hiring.

Those people in the handicap community are often discriminated against as there is stigma that they can’t do their jobs as effectively as those who are not handicapped. This of course is not correct and so the act has tried to make a much more comfortable work place for those people. The act also states that people who are physically limited should have handicap accessible equipment and access at work in order for them to be able to function in their environment. Things such as wheelchair ramps and handicap stalls were to be installed.

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Silver Prices Rising-A Great time to Invest

June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In today’s economy, you may find investing difficult at best and complex to the point of mind-boggling. You don’t want to lose your money to a high risk venture that doesn’t give you a great return on your investment. You want to have access to your money when necessary, and have the ability to control your investments to fit your needs. You don’t want to give control to a stranger behind a desk. Having the ability to buy and sell when it’s convenient for you is a real plus for any savvy investor.

You can experience these benefits and more by investing in silver. Silver prices are rising due to a high demand for this precious metal and dwindling resources. Silver supplies are shrinking fast, and the wise investors who’ve already taken advantage of this versatile metal are enjoying the dividends. Worldwide, investors are turning to silver as it is fast becoming known as the first property on the periodic table that may go extinct.

There’s no secret that the American dollar has continued to devalue, forcing forward-thinking investors toward precious metals. Gold is abundant, stored away in vaults with few applications to use up this resource. Silver is becoming rare and the prices are rising. Moving to invest in silver now would be wise. For years, hobbyists and collectors bought coins or ingots (bars) for their collections, hailing their beauty, luster, and potential future value.

There are many benefits to purchasing silver bullion, bars, or coins as an investor. You’ll have portable wealth, and you can maintain physical possession of your investment at all times. Silver is an excellent hedge against inflation and has international acceptance. Imagine that kind of tangible wealth that continues to rise in value the longer you own the precious metal. You may choose to allow your silver bars to be held in custody for your IRA account.

In today’s economy, you may find investing difficult at best and complex to the point of mind-boggling. You don’t want to lose your money to a high risk venture that doesn’t give you a great return on your investment. You want to have access to your money when necessary, and have the ability to control your investments to fit your needs. You don’t want to give control to a stranger behind a desk. Having the ability to buy and sell when it’s convenient for you is a real plus for any savvy investor.

You can experience these benefits and more by investing in silver. Silver prices are rising due to a high demand for this precious metal and dwindling resources. Silver supplies are shrinking fast, and the wise investors who’ve already taken advantage of this versatile metal are enjoying the dividends. Worldwide, investors are turning to silver as it is fast becoming known as the first property on the periodic table that may go extinct.

There’s no secret that the American dollar has continued to devalue, forcing forward-thinking investors toward precious metals. Gold is abundant, stored away in vaults with few applications to use up this resource. Silver is becoming rare and the prices are rising. Moving to invest in silver now would be wise. For years, hobbyists and collectors bought coins or ingots (bars) for their collections, hailing their beauty, luster, and potential future value.

There are many benefits to purchasing silver bullion, bars, or coins as an investor. You’ll have portable wealth, and you can maintain physical possession of your investment at all times. Silver is an excellent hedge against inflation and has international acceptance. Imagine that kind of tangible wealth that continues to rise in value the longer you own the precious metal. You may choose to allow your silver bars to be held in custody for your IRA account.

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Smokeless Tobacco Alternatives

June 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Some people hate the smell of cigarette smoke, especially smokers. Just because you smoke doesn’t mean you don’t recognize that it is sometimes an unpleasant habit. Smoke gets everywhere and stains your clothes and teeth, not to mention all the cigarette ash that can get all over your house and the inside of your car.

So how do you enjoy the effects of smoking without the messiness of it? In today’s market that is a very easy thing to do. Many alternatives to a regular cigarette have made their way onto the market.

Nicotine Patch

This is a great way to get your nicotine fix in a very clean and efficient way. The patch can be applied to your upper arm and comes in a variety of milligram strengths depending on your nicotine dependency level. The price of nicotine patches is fairly reasonable and they can be found at most places where cigarettes are sold.

Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic Cigarettes are the newest innovation in getting your nicotine needs in a clean and easy way. It provides inhaled amounts of nicotine through the use of a solution. It’s very much like a vaporizer. There is no ash, no smoke, and no smell. The e cigarettes are reasonably priced as well and are all available online.

Nicotine Gum

Nicotine gum is one of the oldest, smokeless tobacco’s on the market. It also comes in varying strengths and the price of nicotine gum has come down in recent years. It is marketed as a way to stop smoking but it can also provide you with the nicotine you need without all the clean up.

Some people want their nicotine but don’t know how to do it in a way that is clean and effective. These three choices are the best solutions available to you.

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