Does anybody work in a day centre for adults with learning difficulties?
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I think your idea is a great one!\n\nHere are some websites of similar programmes in Australia perhaps direct cntact with them will garner better results for you.\n\nI hope this helps.
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m+m the best thing you can do is contact adult education at your local Board of Education.  They have programs that start with people who can not read, write or spell.  I know people who have done it and go on to be able to enter college or trade school.  Anything you do along that line will help you greatly.  If you know someone who has the time try to get them to help.  If you really do not want to share your problem with anyone, get the leapster type things that young children use to get started learning.  They can be found in toy departments.  Good luck and God Bless you for wanting to learn.
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I work with children who have special needs, worked for a year with a child who had Downs Syndrome and am working with children who are visually imparied.\n\nYou don't need any qualifications but experience is crucial. Volunteer work is a good way to gain some and get your foot in the door.\n\nIf you're in the UK you can work as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) where you'll be situated in a school and usually assisgned to one child who you'd help throughout the day.\n\nThe only thing i would say about a job like this is that while its amazingly satisfying it is also frustrating and difficult. You need alot of patience and then you need to consider where you're hoping to take it, as an LSA there aren't many opportunites to progress.\n\nYou could look at a career as an Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist. There are alot of careers out there that involve work with SEN children but require further education (degree then masters).\n\nHope that helps!
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I'm trying the same thing but in Milton Keynes.  I've heard that the best way to start your career is to do some volunteer work with a care organisation.  Hope this helps.
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A "learning disability" doesn't get a job, a PERSON gets a job.  \n\nIf you are able to perform the job, with reasonable accomodations (per ADA 504), you can get any job for which you are otherwise qualified.\n\nhttp://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/
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I hear ya. I see people who are on disability, with not a thing wrong with them! I was at dfacs one day (I don't receive help, don't remember why I was there tho!) And this woman was so mad that they told her that she had to get a job! People are just lazy!
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Do you mean a life coach for developmental delayed and profoundly disabled adults?\n\nHere are some resources:\nhttp://www.coachfederation.org/ICF/\nhttp://www.icoachacademy.com/\nhttp://www.4therapy.com/consumer/life_topics/article/7548/451/Adult+Consumers,+Challenging+Behaviors,+and+the+Coaches+they+Challenge
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Try the The West Midland Autistic Society, they have a school for autistic children based in Coddington, I worked there as an agency worker for over a year, it was kewl. If you wanna go Agency, try Beresford Blake Thomas on 0121 212 2292 and ask for Karen Skelding. They're based all over the UK and very help full. If you do go to Agency working, change over to self employed within them, you get a higher rate of your tax refunded to you. BBT should have a list of companies who do this. Feel Free to contact me if you need anymore info. I've been there and done it and loved it. Good Luck! :0)
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Try the Lions Club in your area or The Department of the Blind.  The Knight's Templar also will help sometimes.  Also, the Workforce Development Force will sometimes help so the person can become employable again.  Many of the universities will help also.  \n\nI hope this helps.
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I think it differs by where you are located but your best bet is to find out who your ADA Coordinator is and contacting them about getting special accommodations for those with disabilities. If I knew where you were located I might be able to be more help.
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Hello.  Yes I went to college and did my NVQ1 and 2 in BSL, hoping that it would enhance my abilities with the Autistic and challenged kids I work with.  Yes it did, but in the real world I have used it twice in 5 years!  Once to help a deaf passenger order a sandwich on a ferry and another to help a deaf lady ask if a cabinet came in a different colour!  Try at the local council offices and also the court house as they often require translators.  Failing that, Look on the net for Deaf Meeting clubs as they always know of jobs for hearing BSL experts.\n\nGood Luck!
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Try asking at the department of human services or visit the link below and enquire.  http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Facts-About-Starting-an-Adult-Daycare-Home-Business&id=46196
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Yes. In the U.S. I'm not sure where you will be working, but it is a noble cause, and a lot of work. The girls will look up to you if you are firm, yet loving and playful. I worked in a treatment facility for girls aged 9-17. We had 11 girls on the unit, with a partner and I. The program encouraged us to act as role models --or as Mom and Dad. We had a special group at the end of the day to process how the day went, what worked, what didn't, and who was responsible for what...the girls, most of the time, responded well to this model. These children come from the most unfortunate of situations--most of them taken away from parents who did atrocious acts on them. Therefore, these girls' mental health was affected greatly. A word of wisdom: sometimes you may remind a girl or two of somebody who caused them great suffering, and they might treat you poorly as a result. Don't take this "projection" personally. Be patient, and use kind words. Use it as a key to get into a little girl's disturbed heart. It might make a difference in her life. Good luck--where I worked, the turn-over rate was nine months (I worked there for 3 years.)
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Hi it depends what sort of Sign Language you are after - the ones that I am most familiar with are BSL and makaton and both should have their own website to point you in the right direction. However your local learning disability NHS trust/service should offer free makaton training...\nMany community colleges/night schools also offer training in BSL \ngood luck
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check yahoo for IDA...individuals with disabilities. they can help i bet
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You may be able to get more information for your project by contacting this site.\n\nhttp://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/DDA.shtml\n\nThe BBC put out this Q and A\n\nhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3139114.stm\n\nThe Centre for Accessible Environments lobbied for the changes\n\nhttp://www.cae.org.uk/\n\nThe Disability Rights Commission Administers it:\n\nhttp://www.drc.gov.uk/\n\nE-connected has articles related to its impact on the Internet\n\nhttp://www.e-connected.com/accessible/articles/\n\nThe British Chamber of Commerce might have some information on its impact on businesses.\n\nhttp://www.chamberonline.co.uk/\n\nGood luck with your project.
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You could try the local YMCA or a Citizens Advice Vureau will point you in the right direction I am sure.  One cother source comes to mind, and that is your local Council Social Department.  They may be able to give you further information.  Failing that, there is always the net for you to source on.\n\nGood luck with your project and I hope this helps.\n\nCorinne