Lesson 10: Elevator Speech

Activity: Elevator Speech Key Considerations As you search for a job, it will be important to simultaneously work on preparing for a job interview. There are many types of interviews and the type you participate in will most likely depend on the kind of job you are interviewing for. If you are interviewing for an […]

Lesson 9: Marketing Message

Activity: Marketing Message Key Considerations One underutilized way of locating job openings is to “cold call” your interested place of employment. Searching for a job can create anxiety and often times calling a business about employment opportunities can add to that nervousness of searching for a job. Because it is a proven method for locating […]

Lesson 8: Online Job Application

Activity: Online Job Application Key Considerations Job applications are used by employers to screen potential employees and to decide which applicant to contact for a job interview. Your application can make the difference in whether you get hired or not. Therefore, there are some important things you should keep in mind as you complete your […]

Lesson 5: Understanding Paychecks

Graphic of an arriving envelope

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To acquaint the student with pay periods, withholdings, and deductions. Materials needed: Accessible paycheck and W-4 Introduction Provide the student with an accessible paycheck. Explain that the purpose of this lesson is to […]

Eye Health and Vision Changes

Anatomy of the human eye

Some vision changes are normal as we grow older. This section of our website discusses these vision changes, explains the parts of the eye and how the eye works, alerts you to symptoms of possible vision problems, and provides you with a list of questions to ask your eye doctor, including: You can also learn […]