Sep/090
New Resource – HIPAA in Home Care
- HIPAA in Home Care DVD
Respecting clients’ rights to confidentiality is an important part of providing good home care. Privacy rights are legally enforced through a federal law titled HIPAA. This DVD describes HIPAA guidelines and teaches home care providers about the importance of maintaining confidentiality in a variety of settings.
Topics include:
• Respecting your client’s right to privacy
• Definition and purpose of HIPAA
• Most common identifiers for Protected Health Information (PHI)
• The Minimum Use requirement
• Protecting your client’s privacy and redirecting questions
• Client rights to view his/her own medical records
• Knowing who is authorized to receive medical information
• Medical records management and security
• Proper disposal of Protected Health Information
• Computer and email security
• HIPAA guidelines for telephone and fax
• HIPAA penalties for individuals and agencies
Sep/090
Featured Product – Tackle Wellness
Tackle Wellness
By Perry Como
Tackle Wellness DVD
Do you know someone who wants to, or needs to, gain stamina, stay well and build strength; Would you, yourself like to? If so, you should think about a change of menu. No, I’m not talking about changing your diet; I’m talking about a DVD menu. That’s what you’ll get when you change your menu from the boring routine of ordinary exercise videos and select Tackle Wellness a core strength building program. The entree on Tackle Wellness menu features former pro-football player Jon Kolb, and is designed specifically for individuals with developmental disabilities.
With a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, as well as being widely regarded as the strongest man in the NFL and proud owner of 4 Super Bowl rings, Jon has all the credentials needed to host this DVD. Jon’s 13-year career as an offensive tackle becomes quite obvious when you hit the “Replay Menu”. And all 177 games Jon played with the Pittsburg Steelers are reflected when you select “Game Plans”, “Play by Play” and “Post Game Activities” from the menu. With poor physical fitness being a problem among the general population and an even larger problem among people with intellectual disabilities, this DVD is no game.
In the “Pre Game” segment you will learn about goals, benefits and health risk factors to consider before implementing this wellness program and what the differences are between wellness and fitness programs.
During the “Game Plan” basic information provides components of a wellness program, anatomical terms, and equipment needed before implementing your program.
The “Play by Play” segment breaks the Core Strength Building Program down to entry level and level 1 activities aimed at increasing stability, strength, and balance. In this segment you will learn about stability balls, balance activities, and other exercise equipment.
And the best part: as you recruit players to “tackle wellness” you can use the “Play Book”, a Coach’s guide with pointers, steps, and equipment for each activity level. This makes it easy for professionals instructing this wellness program in organizations and in the community.
So if you or your team wants to increase strength, balance, and stamina in order to experience an improved quality of life, team up with Jon to “Tackle Wellness” using this unique and fun video as your guide. You can purchase this as well as many other disability-related resources at http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?Tackle_Wellness_DVD-pid531.html
Sep/090
Featured Product – Align Your Dreams with Your Power
Align Your Dreams with Your Power
By Perry Como
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?Align_Your_Dreams_with_Your_Power_DVD-pid132.html
Align Your Dreams with Your Power DVD
If you don’t think you can do something, why try! I know I should have used the cliché “you never know until you try”, but hey, maybe you can’t! You may never know until you think about it and weigh the facts carefully before making any attempt to do anything you’re not sure of. Let’s face reality folks. After performing a good task analysis, we just know some things are impossible to accomplish; I will never grasp advanced calculus nor will pigs ever fly.
Nancy Shugart is a motivational speaker. She also happens to have a disability, and goes well beyond just wondering. On her ProveThemWrong.com website she says the road you travel may have roadblocks and bumps but “recognize that quitting can never be an option; giving you the courage to complete what you have begun.” I don’t know if I would go that far. If the bumps become mountains and the roadblocks become road-side bombs, my inclination would be to bail out, turn around and go back. Sometimes “forward march” just doesn’t feel, to me, like the smart thing to do. This is why Nancy Shugart is a motivational speaker and I am not.
Her DVD is full of inspiration. It’s called, Align Your Dreams with Your Power: How to Succeed with a Disability. Nancy’s disability is blindness and by using her life experiences she motivates her audiences. She has been blind since the age of eight, but was determined to live her dream of becoming a teacher. After being told she would never teach in public schools because of her blindness, rather than giving up, she became more determined. She had a successful 21-year teaching career and is now involved in developing programs on self-determination for children with disabilities and presenting motivational and educational programs for youth and adult audiences.
It’s fun to watch Nancy speak. She is an accomplished magician and uses magic to illustrate her points –like it’s not all about the diagnosis, but about the attitude. She is not the only inspiration on DVD. There are others with disabilities who have accomplished careers and goals that many would consider unobtainable. Her DVD has all the encouragement and insight you would expect from a producer with a disability. It is closed captioned for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; audio described for people who are blind or visually impaired (with descriptions of the magic Nancy uses to reinforce her points), as well as an audio navigation menu that makes it possible for people who are blind or visually impaired to navigate the menu.
So, if motivation and inspiration is what you want, stop reading my blog and get Align Your Dreams with Your Power. It is for sale on the DisabilityTraining.com website.
Sep/090
September Savings for PDA Customers
September Savings for PDA Customers
While the economy is getting better, your friends at Program Development Associates recognize that budgets and funds remain very tight in this challenging economy.
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All you need to do is place your order before September 30 and use our special coupon code SEPTPDA to ensure that you will receive the discount on our order.
Take a fresh look at our new website at http://www.disabilitytraining.com and place your order today! September Savings is our way of thanking you for your patronage for over 25 years.
Sep/090
New Resource – Aged Care: Assessing Skin Conditions in the Elderly
Aged Care: Assessing Skin Conditions in the Elderly DVD
Resource #: AGSD912W
Aged Care: Assessing Skin Conditions in the Elderly DVD
After an overview of skin anatomy and physiology, this program describes the techniques necessary for making accurate assessments of elderly patients with new or ongoing skin conditions.
The video also defines specialized terminology and suggests post-assessment courses of action. An intelligent and accessible look at the fundamentals of skin care for senior citizens.
Sep/090
New Resource – Aged Care: Communicating with Aged Care Collegues
Aged Care: Communicating with Aged Care Collegues DVD
Resource #: AGCD912W
Aged Care: Communicating with Aged Care Collegues DVD
Effective employee communication is vitally important in every area of health service delivery and care.
This program, filmed with a focus on the aged-care environment, covers verbal and nonverbal communication, formal and informal communication, conflict resolution and negotiation, and staff-to-staff and staff-to-management communication.
A valuable training and professional development resource.
Sep/090
New Resource – Aged Care: Communicating with Aged Care Residents
Aged Care: Communicating with Aged Care Residents DVD
Resource #: AGRD912W
Aged Care: Communicating with Aged Care Residents DVD
Effective communication with elderly people living in residential care is key to the delivery of high-quality treatment that not only meets the physical needs of patients, but also their mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
This program examines the basic elements of communication and how they can be adapted to older people who are living with hearing, vision, speech, and cognitive losses. The video also looks at effective communication methods for those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Sep/090
New Resource – Aged Care: Working with Incontinence in the Elderly
Aged Care: Working with Incontinence in the Elderly DVD
Resource #: AGWD912W
Aged Care: Working with Incontinence in the Elderly DVD
Assisting elderly patients and aged-care facility residents to address their incontinence issues both effectively and with sensitivity is crucial to helping them maintain their dignity and independence.
A thorough introduction to the subject of incontinence, this program discusses the four types—stress and urge, functional, overflow and enuresis, and fecal—while offering strategies for managing them.
Sep/090
New Resource – AIDS Update: The Latest Facts about HIV and AIDS
AIDS Update: The Latest Facts about HIV and AIDS DVD
Resource #: AULD913W
AIDS Update: The Latest Facts about HIV and AIDS DVD
This timely program reviews the latest new information on HIV, explains precautionary measures that help to lower the risks of HIV infection and also answers other frequently asked questions about this most lethal of STDs. The FDA recently approved a rapid HIV diagnostic test kit that provides extremely accurate results in minutes.
Program explains the new test to teens and provides crucial details on what it means if the test comes back positive. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that one-fourth of the approximately 900,000 HIV-infected people in the U.S. are not aware that they are infected.
Since the progression of the disease-—and the risk of spreading it to others—-is greatly dependent upon swift response and treatment, there is a great need for young people to get information about their HIV status as quickly as possible. The Teacher’s Resource Book includes activities to help students consider whether their own behaviors are putting them at risk of infection, and provides fact sheets to remind students of the dangers of this deadly virus.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Amazing Kids of Character Series
Amazing Kids of Character Series DVD
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?Amazing_Kids_of_Character_Series_DVD-pid473.html
Resource #: AMZD944W
Amazing Kids of Character Series DVD
This uplifting five-part series highlights crucial cornerstones of character—courage, empathy, perseverance, respect and responsibility—by showing real kids who achieved amazing results for themselves and their communities. Each character trait is represented with three different profiles of truly amazing kids and hosted by a diverse, multiethnic group of students from around the country. These inspiring stories are sure to encourage your students to stand up and stand out. Follow-up activities in the Teacher’s Resource Book give ample opportunities for class discussion and continued exploration of these pivotal character themes.
Portraits of Courage – Profiles Victor Chavira (12) who saved his father from drowning in their backyard swimming pool, Alexis Paige (11), a blossoming young gymnast who qualified for the Junior Olympics National Championships by overcoming tremendous obstacles and Johnny Ramono (8) who, after developing leukemia, created a line of skateboards to help raise money for other kids with cancer.
Portraits of Empathy – Profiles Adam Seldon (12), the “little drummer boy” who raised money for orphaned friends he left behind in his native Liberia; Jenessa Largent (12) who made thousands of bracelets for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan; and Braxton Bilbrey (8) who became the youngest person to swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco to raise money for drowning awareness.
Portraits of Perseverance – Profiles the hard work and determination of Jason McElwain (17), an autistic equipment manager for a varsity basketball team, who scored 20 points in 4 minutes after finally being called on to enter a game; Ji-Yung (15), one of the youngest concert pianists ever to be signed by a professional agency, and Joshua Coles (8), a budding chess champion who defeats opponents many times his age.
Portraits of Respect – Profiles Evan Green (12) who is helping save California coral reefs by raising money door to door; April Baldwin (15) who works with the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum to teach students about respect; and Hunter Stewart (8) who races cars to raise money for breast cancer awareness.
Portraits of Responsibility – Profiles Ben Underwood (16) who lost his sight at the age of two and now uses a unique version of sonar to navigate in the sighted world; a diverse group of 5th graders who travel to Death Valley on a mission to help restore its unique landscape; and Maya Murray (9) who resolves to make wholesome choices and sheds 42 pounds.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Are You a Bully?
Are You a Bully? DVD
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?Are_You_a_Bully_DVD-pid469.html
Resource #: AYBD999W
Are You a Bully? DVD
Kids can be bullies and not even realize it. Viewers learn that bullies are not always the kids who hit or intimidate. Program encourages students to recognize bullying behavior in themselves.
Viewers are introduced to five different bullies including Mark who thinks that tripping others on the bus and being the tough kid in school is “cool”, Abby who teases and taunts Lauren in dance class, and Nicky who didn’t make the basketball team so spreads rumors that Jimmy only made the team only because his Dad knows the coach.
Through discussion and activities, your students clearly understand bullying behavior and its effect on others.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – AutismVision
AutismVision DVD
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?AutismVision_DVD-pid482.html
Resource #: AVID999W
Creating Classroom Connections for Children with Autism
AutismVision DVD
AutismVision is a video presentation to educate the classmates of children with autism. This program was specifically developed to foster the social inclusion of children with autism, ages 8 to 11, in general education classrooms by:
• Increasing typical children’s understanding of autism
• Fostering empathy and positive attitudes toward children with autism
• Promoting positive social interactions between children with autism and their typical peers
The video provides classmates with comprehensive, yet developmentally appropriate information about autism. The Teacher’s Resource Book provides instructions for teachers or other advocates on how to effectively implement the classroom presentation, along with suggested activities that reinforce the main learning points.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Beyond High School: Strategies for Non-Traditional Students
Beyond High School: Strategies for Non-Traditional Students DVD
Resource #: BHSD913W
Beyond High School: Strategies for Non-Traditional Students DVD
A traditional four-year college may not be not the best option for many high school students enrolled in special education courses. Other options explored include a recent high school graduate getting a certificate in culinary arts as she pursues her dream of a catering career. An apprentice in a brick-laying program who never felt comfortable being a student decides that an apprenticeship made more sense for him.
Two students with learning disabilities talk about a college program specifically designed for students like them. Video expands on each of these examples to explore similar options available throughout the country. It offers advice about where to find information and what questions to ask. This unique program provides encouragement for high school students, reminding them that there are different avenues to a successful and rewarding life after high school.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Bipolar Disorder: What Teachers Need to Know
Bipolar Disorder: What Teachers Need to Know DVD
Resource #: BDWD969W
Bipolar Disorder: What Teachers Need to Know DVD
Bipolar disorder is defined as severe mood instability. Mood swings, both manic and depressive are characteristic of this disorder. Severe changes of energy and behavior can also be experienced.
People with Bipolar Disorder do best with a stable, structured environment that includes nutritious meals, medication and psychotherapy.
During this program you will meet individuals that live with this disorder, a mental health counselor, parents, and advocates.
Sep/090
New Resource – Bully Proof Kit
Bully Proof Kit DVD
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?Bully_Proof_Kit_DVD-pid453.html
Resource #: BPKD939W
Bully Proof Kit DVD
This unique program includes 4 Bully Smart videos plus engaging activity cards, role-play scenarios, as well as other activities and posters to reinforce and explore positive ways to recognize and deal with bullying situations.
Students are encouraged to work together to build a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying, while practicing skills that will both prevent and reduce bullying problems. Activities also shed light on why people bully and how to spot bullying in oneself.
This series consists of the following products: Are You a Bully?, Don’t Stand By, Five Ways to Stop a Bully, and Help! I’m a Bully
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Communication Skills for the Workplace
Communication Skills for the Workplace DVD
Resource #: CSWD913W
Communication Skills for the Workplace DVD
This program delivers a clear message to students – that the number one asset for virtually any employee is the ability to communicate effectively. Whether speaking or writing, it is essential for employees to be able to relate information and thoughts clearly. Students will see that effective communication not only makes a business run better, it also enhances the prospects for the employee who can master it.
The video gives numerous examples of communication in action and the accompanying materials allow students to hone their own skills. Recruiters, managers, and communications experts provide useful information on such topics as one-on-one communication, breaking down barriers to communication, listening skills, group meetings, memo writing, phone etiquette, and more. Print materials provided in the kit give students ways to assess and improve their own speaking and writing skills, as well as templates for proper memos, letters, e-mails and more.
Sep/090
New Resource – Coping with an Emotional Crisis
Coping with an Emotional Crisis DVD
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?Coping_with_an_Emotional_Crisis_DVD-pid522.html
Resource #: CWED912W
Coping with an Emotional Crisis DVD
Divorce, natural disasters, death of a loved one, terrorism, depression, navigating a difficult home life —these and other crises have a profound impact on the mental and physical health of young teens and create emotional trauma most are not equipped to deal with.
This program features poignant interviews with real teens who share their experiences with emotional crises: Brianna, 15, leaves her friends and school in New Orleans after a devastating flood destroys the city, Cedric, 14, still deals with the fears created from believing his mother perished in the World Trade Center attacks; Alex, 12, has to deal with the sudden death of his stepfather in an airplane crash; Christiana, 13, still wonders if she’s responsible for her parents divorce.
Clinical physiologist Dr. Robin Goodman, a past consultant to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, comments on these and other experiences using them to illustrate the different types of crises typical of middle school students, the stages of a crisis, and the resources and strategies that students can use to both cope with and eventually move past the crisis.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Dealing with Anger
Dealing with Anger DVD
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?Dealing_with_Anger_DVD-pid487.html
Resource #: DWAD912W
Dealing with Anger DVD
Uncontrolled anger among teens is one of our nation’s largest concerns. This program gives middle school students the tools they need to recognize and deal with their own frustration and stress.
This video explores a variety of situations that can trigger angry feelings – Erin is rejected by a boyfriend, PJ is embarrassed in front of his peers, Toby is taunted by a classmate. Each scenario invites class discussion. For each, a positive strategy is offered for expressing and channeling anger.
This video also closely analyzes the consequences of misguided emotions and quick tempers. The program provides a solid set of alternatives for dealing with anger in a healthy way. The video and accompanying print materials teach students to take note of the warning signs of rage, to classify gradations of anger, and to appreciate the benefits of patience, self-control and other anger management techniques.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Developing Good Study Skills
Developing Good Study Skills DVD
http://www.disabilitytraining.com/product-info.php?Developing_Good_Study_Skills_DVD-pid527.html
Resource #: DGSD914W
Developing Good Study Skills DVD
This program includes two video’s and a print component designed to instruct students on tried and true methods that will help them to study more effectively and achieve higher grades.
The six basic skills highlighted are how to prioritize and manage your time, how to use the library to your best advantage, how to study using textbooks, how to take better notes, how to listen effectively and how to take tests. The program begins by explaining several critical in-class skills, and then moves on to discuss successful techniques for studying at home. Effective test preparation is covered in depth, with strategy tips provided for multiple choice exams and other common test formats.
The final section of the video explores how to be more efficient in writing research papers and using the library or internet appropriately. Follow-up activities in the Teacher’s Resource Book will reinforce the video’s message, and offer students the opportunity to examine the areas they need to improve in their own study skills techniques.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Diabetes: Why Many Teens Are at Risk
Diabetes: Why Many Teens Are at Risk DVD
Resource #: DIAD913W
Diabetes: Why Many Teens Are at Risk DVD
As a direct result of poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity, Type 2 diabetes has become a serious health risk for many teens.
Program presents the medical facts about diabetes; the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; the risk factors for developing diabetes; the warning signs of diabetes; and the critical steps necessary to control diabetes, including changes in diet and exercise, and proper medical care.
Profiles teens who describe how they are controlling their diabetes in order to live long and healthy lives. Identifies ways you can help a friend or classmate who has diabetes.
Program also delivers a clear message that teens can take positive steps now to reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and avoid the lifelong struggle of managing this potentially life-threatening disease.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Don’t Drain Your Brain: How Alcohol Damages the Brain
Don’t Drain Your Brain: How Alcohol Damages the Brain DVD
Resource #: DDBD999W
UTILIZED FOR TRAINING BY MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD)
Don't Drain Your Brain: How Alcohol Damages the Brain DVD
This powerful video uses lively animation and compelling images of the human brain to deliver the latest scientific findings about young people and alcohol. Viewers will learn that early alcohol use causes serious damage to the brain and significantly reduces many important brain functions that are necessary for young people to be successful in life.
Young teen presenters review important brain structures and explain how vital they are to normal, healthy functioning—-including thinking, moving, speaking, hearing and smelling. Viewers get a chance see what actually happens inside the brain when alcohol is consumed, and witness how normal brain functioning is short-circuited by alcohol.
Viewers will learn that the human brain continues to grow and develop until we are in our early twenties. For students who watch the video and participate in the Teacher’s Resource Book full of informative follow-up activities, the message will be clear: drinking alcohol can damage your brain and cause great harm to your future.
Also available in Spanish.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Down Syndrome: What Teachers Need to Know
Down Syndrome: What Teachers Need to Know DVD
Resource #: DSWD969W
Down Syndrome: What Teachers Need to Know DVD
The most common type of mental retardation is Down Syndrome, the result of an extra chromosome.
It causes different types of health problems and cognitive issues. The health problems generally being vision, hearing, heart and thyroid and as then as the person ages they can develop an Alzheimer type dementia.
Students with Down Syndrome can have cognitive disabilities, motor skill problems, issues speaking, eating & breathing which can make them difficult to understand. A characteristic of Down Syndrome is a short attention span as well as problems with short term memory.
Learn how patience, supervision and discipline can assist you in your classroom with students with down syndrome.
Sep/090
New Resource – Everything You Need to Know About Substance Abuse in 22 Minutes
Everything You Need to Know About Substance Abuse in 22 Minutes DVD
Resource #: EYND913W
Everything You Need to Know About Substance Abuse in 22 Minutes DVD
This production totally saturates viewers with one unrelenting message: If you use dangerous drugs like alcohol, marijuana and Ecstasy, you are risking your fututre and your life.
The video bombards teens with plain facts that are indisputable: alcohol damages the growing adolescent brain, marijuana can cause head and neck cancers as well as lung cancer, methamphetamine is one of the most addictive substances on earth, one huff from an inhalant can result in sudden deathand much more.
After watching this video, your students are sure to reevaluate their thoughts and behavior concerning substance abuse. Substances covered are tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, stimulants, club drugs and performance-enhancing drugs.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Finding the Perfect Job: How to Succeed in the Job Hunt
Finding the Perfect Job: How to Succeed in the Job Hunt DVD
Resource #: FTPD913W
Finding the Perfect Job: How to Succeed in the Job Hunt DVD
Landing your perfect job takes organization, persistence, patience, and knowing how to sell your strengths to potential employers.
This video follows teenager Bethany, as she experiences the highs and lows of her own real-life job search. Viewers learn the basics, from preparing a resume and cover letter, to scouting the help wanted ads, to job interview dos and don’ts, including what to wear and what to say.
Skills include how to take advantage of school career centers; how to locate promising job postings in newspapers, job boards and the internet; how to network effectively; and how to tailor job applications to highlight talents, ambitions, and interests.
Advice from professionals and tips from the featured young people deliver useful information and encouragement in a teen-friendly style.
Produced by Human Relations Media, Inc.
Sep/090
New Resource – Fixing My Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Arrowsmith Program
Fixing My Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Arrowsmith Program DVD
Resource #: FMBD916W
Fixing My Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Arrowsmith Program DVD
In her youth, Barbara Arrowsmith struggled with a severe learning dysfunction—until she designed a self-improvement regimen aimed at strengthening areas of her brain.
This film profiles Arrowsmith, takes viewers inside the school she founded, and follows the progress of four cognitively challenged students enrolled there.
Psychology and special education experts articulate diverging opinions of Arrowsmith’s methods—including enthusiasm from Dr. Norman Doidge of Columbia University and skepticism from Dr. Linda Siegel of the University of British Columbia.
Displaying a wide range of attitudes among students and parents, the film culminates in a graduation ceremony—and measurable cognitive improvements.
