Three Reasons It’s So Hard to “Follow Your Passion”
How many times have you been told to “follow your passion?” It’s a message that appears in everything from graduation speeches to job ads. But according to a Deloitte survey of 3,000 full-time U.S. workers, across job levels and industries, Read more >>
Do What You Love: But First Find Out What That Is
Research out of Mayo Clinic reveals that if we spend just 20 percent of our time on things we are passionate about, then other responsibilities which we are less enthusiastic about don’t seem as burdensome or daunting. This is a Read more >>
Four Reasons to Do What You Love for a Living
You’ve heard the cliche that life is too short. You don’t know what tomorrow brings or where you’ll end up. So why waste your time in a career that doesn’t make you happy? Read more >>
Navigating learning and mental health challenges is difficult; adding racial and ethnic diversity to the mix can magnify the inequities and complexities of the journey. In today’s podcast episode we talk with Dr. Melina Foden, licensed clinical psychologist at CHC’s Read more >>
Assistive Technology Apps and Extensions for Struggling Students
Students with ADHD and learning disabilities may benefit significantly from assistive technology like the following apps, browser extensions, and tools. Read more >>
Youth, Disclosure, and the Workplace Why, When, What, and How
Every job seeker with a disability is faced with the same decision: “Should I or shouldn’t I disclose my disability?” This decision may be framed differently depending upon whether you have a visible disability or a non-visible disability. Ultimately, the Read more >>
Disability Disclosure and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Deciding if, when, and how to share disability-related information with a prospective or current employer can be overwhelming. The decision-making process requires answering a number of personal questions that may be different with each employment experience. Read more >>
Free Guidance on Job Accommodations and Disability Employment Issues [web resource]
Serving customers across the United States and around the world for more than 35 years, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Read more >>
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education
More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools, including vocational and career schools, two- and four- year colleges, and universities. As a student with a disability, you need to be well Read more >>
The Importance of Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is more than speaking up for yourself—it’s about self-awareness, understanding our needs and clear communication. It’s about asking for what we want and need, but not demanding it. In today’s podcast episode, CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Read more >>
