Details of experiences and suggestions from WorkNet. "At WorkNet, we have found that all barriers, even those which seem insurmountable--a felony, homelessness, no high school education--can be overcome creatively and honestly. After nearly ten years of success, we can give you real examples of people who have done it and are working in good jobs."--Introduction, p. [3].

For many people, finding and keeping a job is a challenge¿one fraught with numerous obstacles, both material and mental. A lack of transportation, a lack of career guidance, a disorganized resume, a prior conviction, family responsibilities, low self-esteem, a drug addiction¿the list of potential barriers is long, and many job seekers face more than one. Overcoming Barriers to Employment Success can help people move beyond their barriers to find¿and keep¿a good job. Those barriers include:¿Personal barriers, such as a lack of food, housing, or childcare¿Financial barriers, such as the need for immediate income or the need for a budget¿Emotional barriers, such as low self-esteem or anger management issues¿Physical barriers, such as disabilities that might hinder a job search¿Career decision-making and planning barriers, such as a lack of a career information or the need to make a career plan.¿Job-search knowledge barriers, such as the need for a better resume or more effective interviewing strategies.¿Training and education barriers, such as a lack of understanding about the value of education or a lack of resources needed to pursue one.

With insight and humor, this motivating guide shows how to bring executive functions (EF) to the forefront in K–8 classrooms--without adopting a new curriculum or scripted program. Ideal for professional development, the book includes flexible, practical, research-based ideas for implementation in a variety of classroom contexts. It shares stories from dozens of expert teachers who are integrating explicit EF support across the school day. Provided is a clear approach for talking about EF barriers and strategies as part of instruction, and working as a class to problem-solve, explore, and apply the strategies that feel right for each student. Several reproducible tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.

Based on the analysis of eighteen authentic and inspiring personal stories, this book illustrates how people with severe childhood disabilities achieved extraordinary career success. Growing up, the people surrounding them and environmental conditions helped them develop their self-efficacy. The book is divided into four parts. It begins by discussing the elusive essence of success, especially for people with disabilities. The authors then discuss selfefficacy, and how it pertains to occupations of people with disabilities. Part two (school years) and part three (higher education) address some of the challenges experienced by students with disabilities. It shows how parents and educational figures helped them enhance their self-efficacy. Part two also discusses current and future trends in inclusive education, and recommendations for practitioners. Part three pays attention to some of the unique traits that helped them overcome obstacles. Finally, the authors focus on employment of people with disabilities and explore some of the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic in light of this. It includes messages of hope to parents, professionals and individuals with disabilities.