Skip to main content

Workplace Advocacy - Featuring: NJ Legislative Youth Council

Self-advocacy is a skill/tool used throughout your life, whether at school, home, or work. In particular, self-advocacy is essential when entering a new job or career. It will enable you to confidently and accurately talk to your boss/supervisor about any required assistance. This week, we're looking at a single resource, an article, that contains several tips for utilizing self-advocacy in the workplace.

Featuring…

When you're at work, trying and doing the best job possible is essential. That task is made all the easier when you have the support you need from your boss and coworkers. This is why self-advocacy is so important, so you can adequately explain what you require to succeed. On ldonline.org, we've found many tips for those looking for accommodation at work. These tips, from studying yourself and your performance to creating a written request for what you need to know your legal rights, can do wonders for those who need assistance at work but need help with how to request it.

Do you work? If so, do you use self-advocacy there? Let us know in the comments below! 



CALLING ALL LD25 YOUTH

NJ Legislative Youth 

The newly-established NJ Legislative Youth Council is looking for individuals between the ages of 15 and 23 interested in participating in the democratic process.

Responsibilities and Tasks Include:

Advise the Legislature and its committees, commissions, and task forces on the perspectives, opinions, needs, developments, and welfare of NJ youth.

Research, analyze, discuss, and make recommendations concerning the general public and the state's youth.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP. Please direct all questions, applications, and related documents to: LD25NJLegislativeYouthCounciIApplication@njleg.org.



Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Becoming Bilingual: Learning A New Language, featuring Paterson's Ticket to Transition Fair

Learning a second language can seem tough, especially to those who grew up only learning their native language. However, there are many apps, resources, and specialities that make it easier to get the hang of a second language. Apps like Busuu, Duolingo, and MemRise allow new users to generally pick up sentence structure, native writing, phrases, and more.  
Post a Comment
Read more

Stronger Together: Finding Strength in Shared Journeys, featuring Growing Up Online

There’s something really special about talking to someone who has gone through the same things you have. They understand in a way that others might not, because they’ve lived it too. When people with similar life experiences support each other, it can make a big difference. It helps you feel less alone, gives you hope, and often brings helpful advice that comes from real experience. Whether it’s dealing with a disability, mental health, or big life changes, support from someone who “gets it” can truly change your life.  
Post a Comment
Read more

Summer Bonds That Last Beyond the Season, featuring Waze To Adulthood

Summer is a great time to spend more time with friends and even make new ones. Without school, homework, and busy schedules, you have more freedom to hang out and do fun things together. You could go to the beach, have a picnic in the park, or just sit outside on a warm evening talking and laughing. The long days and warm weather make it easier to enjoy each other’s company and grow closer as friends.
Post a Comment
Read more