Running a business with Down Syndrome (My Perfect Family: Candle Dad)
On December 8, 2019 by Raul Dinwiddie* Captions by Antony Vlug. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2019 (SERENE MUSIC) (BIRDSONG) My morning routine — I get the kids up and, um… go back upstairs 10 minutes later and get the kids up cos no one wants to get up in the morning. Want
Make It Work: Chapter 5 – “Workplace Patterns: Individual & Group Differences”
On December 4, 2019 by Raul DinwiddieWorkplace Patterns – Individual and Group Differences As we know, people are called “individuals” because each person is different. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss these differences. Just because people are different from each other and from you, it doesn’t mean that they are less capable. It just means that they see things
A day in the life of a support worker – Harriet’s story
On November 11, 2019 by Raul Dinwiddie[music] I’m Harriet Malloy and my role is a support worker in a home in Gloucestershire. A typical day in the home I work at… Come in, make sure that everyone’s had a drink. We get them up, bathed, make sure that they’re wearing exactly what they would like to wear. Like our ladies like
A day in the life of a support worker
On November 10, 2019 by Raul Dinwiddie[Music] What I do for a typical week, it all ranges, because it all depends on the individual I’m supporting. So part of our job is to do the daily routines, but also to enable those that’re in supported living environments, that we can help them become independent, and help them run their own homes
Oakland Workers’ Compensation Attorneys: Pacific Workers’ Compensation/Farber & Co.
On November 9, 2019 by Raul DinwiddieThe system is broken. The average worker is up against a wall. If someone gets injured on the job, they should be able to get the treatment that they need, and get the benefits that they deserve, and it’s just not that way. The insurance lobbies are massive, and they can outspend the worker advocates
Developmental Services Worker – Durham College
On October 19, 2019 by Raul DinwiddieDevelopmental service worker program is helping people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, um, as well as physical disabilities, it’s helping them, sort of get integrated in the community. When people think of developmental disabilities they automatically think of, you know, autism and down syndrome, but there is so much more out there as well.
障がい者の性 – Medical Sex Worker
On October 14, 2019 by Raul Dinwiddie[Ejaculation Assistance – A sexual care service provided by White Hands] [for severely physically disabled men who cannot masturbate alone.] [The service falls under the domain of public welfare, and the staff are] [licensed professionals in assisted living, nursing, or medical care.] [Approx. 20 staff currently provide ejaculation assistance nationwide to 80 -100 clients a
NDIS Disability Support Worker: Gregg Sinnamon
On October 12, 2019 by Raul DinwiddieIf you like people then it’s a great industry to be involved with. My name’s Gregg Sinnamon and I’m a disability support worker at Leisure Networks and I’ve been doing this for 18 months now. (GREGG IN THE BACKGROUND:) Do you want to go to the movies again? I worked in the resources sector for
How disabilities are changing big business
On October 10, 2019 by Raul DinwiddieIt’s not every day that Google comes calling. So, when Steve Mahan got the chance of a lifetime to test drive the car of the not-so-distant future, he couldn’t get in that driver’s seat fast enough. This is great. Look Ma, no hands! But this is the Google Car, it can’t be driven, it drives
A day in the life of a team leader – Amanda’s story
On October 8, 2019 by Raul Dinwiddie[Music] I’m Amanda Graham. I started working here on the bank for, with people with learning disabilities 16 years ago. At the home I work in we support four adults on the autistic spectrum. So they’re very unique, individual care plans, tailored to suit their individual needs, and they also present with challenging behaviour at
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