The new ruling on "Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability"....a good thing?

"On September 24, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs published a Final Rule in the Federal Register that makes changes to the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 503) at 41 CFR Part 60-741. Section 503 prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities (IWDs), and requires these employers to take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain these individuals. The new rule strengthens the affirmative action provisions of the regulations to aid contractors in their efforts to recruit and hire IWDs, and improve job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The new rule also makes changes to the nondiscrimination provisions of the regulations to bring them into compliance with the ADA Amendments Act of 2008."

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/section503.htm

The voluntary self-identification form is an OMB-approved form.

Have you been asked to complete the form?

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Voluntary%20Self-Identification%20of%20Disability%20CC-305%20Final.doc#bookmark

Please share your thoughts.
Did it encourage you to disclose? If so, did it help you in any way? Hurt you?

The Exceptional Nurse: Tales from the trenches of truly resilient nurses working with disabilities.... gets high marks!

Many thanks to Dr. Lisa Goins, family nurse practitioner and

owner of couture health care, for this review of the book!


http://www.couturehealthcare.org/couture-health-care-blog.html

Exceptional Nurse an Exceptional Resource!

Happy Holidays to everyone,

I am so excited to share a new article written about www.ExceptionalNurse.com.

May thanks to Nina Rao for writing the piece and to everyone who was interviewed.

Enjoy!!!

Donna


http://www.insightintodiversity.com/disability/an-exceptional-resource-for-would-be-nurses-with-disabilities

Book review showcases nurses with vision loss

With thanks to Katy Lewis from the American Foundation for the Blind for a review of "The Exceptional Nurse: Tales from the trenches of truly resilient nurses working with disabilities".

Katy showcases commentary written by Detra Bannister, from the American Foundation for the Blind.........

Check out this preview of Detra’s commentary from the book!

I was very sorry to hear about the traumatic loss of Barbara’s son, husband and sight all wrapped into one long lasting event. People are amazing when they respond to such keen mental suffering the way she did. The triumphant outcome of keeping a promise and advancing her degree is tremendously healing and satisfying.

If you are now among the more than 25 million people in the United States living with vision loss, you need to know how important it is to find ways to accomplish routine tasks and goals. These are the skills that will enable you to live independently and productively, read and write, maintain a career—or launch a new one—raise a family, have a social life, travel, enjoy recreational sports, and games. In short, lead a normal life.

Go back and read Barbara’s story. Get in touch with American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) CareerConnect mentors who, in spite of being blind or visually impaired, are working as nurses. They have already traveled this road. Volunteers in this program can help the nurse or nursing student who is/has lost sight sort through the twists and turns of navigating their way to a career in nursing (or back into one).

Questions to ask yourself: Do you want to stay in this field of nursing or use this as an opportunity to broaden your experience? Do you want to stay in nursing at all or use your skills to re-career? Be encouraged that accepting that you may have to modify what you do in nursing or switch areas altogether is a winning strategy and not a defeat.

To read more of Detra’s commentary or any of the other inspirational stories, get your copy of The Exceptional Nurse: Tales from the trenches of truly resilient nurses working with disabilities today!

http://www.afb.org/blog/careerconnect-blog/the-exceptional-nurse-book-highlights-nurses-with-disabilities-and-visual-impairment/12

Court ruled accommodation exceeded ADA

      A University of Kansas medical student, who uses a wheelchair,

requested accommodation related to the "mobility technical

standard". The student requested the need for a staff person to assist

her with lifting and positioning patients and performing basic life

support.

     The student's admission to the medical school was rescinded. A

law suit followed (details of the case are attached). 

     The court ruled that the student's request for accommodation

would alter the educational program over and above what the ADA

and Rehabilitation Act require.

         ..............................................................................................................

      Thoughts and questions to ponder: How will this decision

 

impact future nursing program applicants who use wheelchairs?

 

     Other nursing and medical school programs have

 

accommodated students who use wheelchairs.

     Are we moving backward?

Please share your thoughts below.

 https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/opinions/13/13-3299.pdf

Calling all nurses with disabilities: Are you looking for a job?

Are you a nurse with a disability? Looking for a job?

How about posting a "Position Wanted" ad on this blog?

Just post your ad below in the comment section. Become a blog follower or follow with your email.

I will post the blog on various nursing groups (including groups of nurse recruiters).

Give it a shot! Paint your paradise!

Here are some examples of what you could post. Keep it short and to the point. Only include your email address.

Seasoned RN interested in a telecommuting or remote position. Experience in newborn nursing, public health, office nursing, surgical & emergency room nursing, school nursing and home health. Additional experience in case management, utilization review, chart reviews and worker's compensation chart auditing. Administrative experience as well.
Email:________________.

Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area)
RN, with 35+ yrs. experience: hospital, hospice, home care, managed care, case management, discharge planning, clinic, UR, and QA. Looking for part time work (24 hrs/wk) with little standing/walking due to post-polio syndrome. Familiar with computer documentation. Desire work in an office setting or at home doing chart reviews, extraction, wellness coaching or telephone triage. Eager to learn and help.
Email:___________________.


BSN prepared nurse with 20 years experience in geriatric rehab and home care seeks home based position in telephone triage, hospice triage or similar position. Limited ambulatory ability. Motivated and eager to work. Excellent communication skills.
Email:____________________.

Keep us posted if you hear from anyone or land a job!

Good Luck!

Donna

Best jobs for people with disabilities....Ummmm?

An interesting article appeared in Forbes.com today. 

Susan Adams shared a list of jobs for people with disabilities compiled by Tony Lee, publisher of CareerCast, a job listing and advice website run by classified advertising software maker Adicio.

A physician's assistant was included in the list along with the following comment: 

".......... where a disabled person might have first-hand experience and greater [sic] for patients with similar physical disabilities. Lee says this job can be especially appealing for veterans who may have lost a limb or have some limitation resulting from combat injuries, who may work with other disabled veterans."

Questions abound!

Who knows the "best" job for another person? Disabled or not....

And, don't many nurses and nurse practitioners have first hand experience with disability? Lost limbs? Or have limitations resulting from combat injuries?

Please feel free to share a thought or comment below....

Until next time,

Donna





http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/11/04/the-best-jobs-for-people-with-disabilities/?linkId=10350483