Stop the Spread Prevent Colds and the Flu With Kid-Friendly Teaching Tools
Ahh ... Ahh ... ACHOO! Hand washing and nose blowing are about as fun as … well, just that. It’s no wonder children don’t want to take time out of their busy play schedules to combat nasty germs. Instead
School is back in session, but your child may be bringing home more than just random facts. Germs and bacteria that spread the common cold and flu are most prevalent in schools, but while these illnesses are strong, prevention is simple. Teach your kids how to prevent the spread of bacteria this season with these helpful tips. But Mommy Doesn’t Cover Her Nose! Kids learn more by watching what you do rather than listening to what you tell them to do. Get in the habit of covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, and then wash your hands. Make hand sanitizer and facial tissues readily available in your home and be sure to wash your hands before every meal. In addition, stick to healthy habits when you do feel sick. Drink fluids, get plenty of rest, and seek medical attention when it’s warranted. If your children see you taking care of yourself, they will be more likely to do the same for themselves in the future.
of making these important steps a chore, make basic hygiene fun. Use fun songs to teach the proper way to cover a sneeze, or do a science experiment to teach your children about the germs that are spread through just one sneeze. (According to research, sneezes can travel anywhere from 19–26 feet at 100 miles per hour!) For crafty kids, let them decorate tissue boxes or hand sanitizer containers to give hygiene some flair. Soon enough, you’ll find them being smarter about their health.
As kids pack into classrooms this fall, germs will fly faster than this past summer did. Prevent the spread
of the common cold and flu by learning more tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention online at CDC.gov.
The Right to Reasonable Accommodation
An Important Law for Injured Workers
that allows a person with a disability who is qualified for the job to perform the essential functions of that job and enjoy equal employment opportunities.” In other words, it is a request for something, be it a resource or adaptation in policy, that allows a disabled worker to perform their job. An accommodation is deemed “reasonable” if it does not pose “undue hardship” on the employer. Let’s say, for example, a worker injured their hand in an accident and is returning to a role that requires them to use a computer. A doctor recommends that the worker use a specific type of keyboard in order to avoid aggravating their disability. In this situation, the employer would be required to provide the employee with such a keyboard. Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation Whether you’re returning to the same employer after an injury or applying for a new job, you have a right to request a reasonable accommodation. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request the accommodation, but they need not disclose the reason for requesting it. Requests should include all formal details, including ideas for appropriate accommodation. You can find a sample letter online at the Job Accommodation Network (AskJAN.org).
Whether you’re reentering the workforce after an injury or attempting to secure a job as somebody with a lifelong disability, the law requires employers to provide you with opportunities equal to the opportunities able-bodied candidates receive. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is, at its core, an anti-discriminatory document ensuring that workers with disabilities can seek gainful employment. One of the ways the ADA does this is through reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodation Defined According to the ADA National Network, a reasonable
If you need assistance with a reasonable accommodation request or any other aspect of disability law, call Coye Law today at 407-871-3191.
accommodation is “any change to the application or hiring process, to the job, to the way the job is done, or the work environment
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