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S1E10 - Introducing... Networks' Adaptations For Living Services

Introducing Networks' Assistive Technology and Accommodations services

Introducing... Networks' Adaptations for Living

Subtitle: An Overview of Networks' Assistive Technology and Accommodation Services

Recording Date: October 15, 2021

Transcript: Download Transcript here

Keywords: Adaptations for Living, adaptations, accommodations, accessibility, communication, independent living, accommodations on the job, Tracy Lapreziosa, Networks for Training and Development

Summary: Tracy Lapreziosa and Rosa McAllister share the origins of our Adaptations for Living services, what services we are able to offer, and where we are going next with this service area.

Topical Index:

  • Introductions [00:00]
  • Getting Started [01:17}
  • Saying "Yes" and "No" [03:24]
  • Sharing with others [04:49]
  • Expanding to assistive technology and accommodations [05:38]
  • Adaptations for Living - it's many iterations [06:37]
  • Tracy joins the team [07:13]
  • The person is the focus [09:54]
  • Sharing stories [11:18]
  • Finding what a person really wants and needs [14:47]
  • What is next? [16:59]
  • The Networks' App [18:33]
  • Closing [19:37]

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S1E9 - Introducing... Networks' Wholistic Practices

An Overview of Networks' Wholistic Practices Services and Outreach

Introducing... Networks Wholistic Practices

Subtitel: An Overview of Networks' Wholistic Practices Services and Outreach

Recording Date: December 20, 2021

Transcript: Download transcript here

Keywords: Networks, Networks for Training and Development, Wholistic Practices Rosa McAllister, Jessica Stover, holistic practices, lifestyles of wellness, alternative practices, inclusive holistic practices, relaxation, massage, meditation

Summary: Staff from Networks for Training and Development share an overview of the many services, activities, and training opportunities available through Networks' Wholistic Practices service area.

Topical Index:

  • Introduction [00:00]
  • What is Wholistic Practices [00:32]
  • Adapting alternative health services for those with disabilities [01:19]
  • The reality of access - or lack of access [03:11]
  • The decision to start [04:28]
  • Securing Buy-In [07:12]
  • Relaxation as a state of wellness [09:21]
  • Additional modalities [10:32]
  • Virtual offerings [11:23]
  • What's Next [13:14]
  • Closing [15:19]

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S1E8 - Episode 8: Working at Home Part 5

Episode 8: Working at Home Part 5

Technology Considerations

Transcript: Download transcript at https://bit.ly/3ywX3fZ

Recording Date: May 4, 2020

Keywords: Working at home, technology for home offices, home office, email vs. texting, communication, security, bandwidth, sharing workspace at home, AAC and assistive technology at home, to each his own, choice of technology, tools for telecommuting

Introduction: Join us as the Networks' crew shares the tech that works for them, and some helpful tips we've found along our journey.

Topical Index:

  • Introduction [00:00]
  • Overview [00:22]
  • Connection speed / Bandwidth [02:04]
  • Use what works for you[03:52]
    • Storage space - Cloud vs. external drives
    • IOS vs. Android; Apple vs. Windows
  • Work smarter; not harder [06:35]
    • AAC / Assistive Technology on the job
    • Built in accessibility features of your operating system
  • Which equipment best meets YOUR needs? [07:57]
  • Troubleshooting Tips [11:20]
  • Which tool is best for you? [13:29]
    • --Google Duo
    • --Zoom
    • --Skype
    • --FaceTime
  • Protocol and precautions for online meetings [17:29]
  • Accessibility Pitfalls [21:04]
  • Lighting / Camera position [22:47]
  • Closing [26:52]

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S1E7 - Working at Home 4

Organizing Your Office Space

Episode 7: Working at Home Part 4

Organizing Your Home Office Space

Keywords: ergonomics, quiet, organization, office space, work at home, movement, storage, defined spaces

Introduction: This session is the fourth in our Working at Home series, where Networks' staff share what does and does not work for them when working at home. As we all have moved to working at home, there is a learning curve for what works, and what does not. We invite you to learn from our experiences.

Topical Index:

  • Introduction [00:13]
  • Shauna - Overview [00:37]
  • Michelle - Ergonomics [03:19]
  • Diane - Movement [08:03]
  • Tracy - Storage [09:42]
  • Doris - Importance of location [12:38]
  • Nancy Jo [Proper Support / positioning [15:04]
  • Rosa - Customize your space to you [15:52]
  • Suzanne - Use tech to your advantage [23:32]
  • Joe - Be Flexible [25:49]
  • Closing [28:55]

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S1E6 - Working at Home Series, Part 3

Online and Remote Etiquette

Episode 6: Working at Home Series, Part 3

Online and Remote Etiquette

Recording Date: April 13, 2020

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/3fagMr2

Keywords: online etiquette, web conference etiquette, online behavior, communicating online, tips for online communication, projecting the right image online, conference call etiquette, business communication etiquette

Episode Introduction: Many of us are experiencing new styles of work - online meetings, web conferencing, and more. The internet is filled with stories, pictures, and videos of online communication gone wrong! What is proper online etiquette? How do you avoid making common mistakes when communicating online? Join us for an informal conversation.

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S1E5 - Working at Home, Part 2

Deciding How to Connect Online

Episode 5: Working at Home, Part 2

Deciding How to Connect Online

Recording Date: April 6, 2020

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/2UzL5Qp

Keywords: How to connect online, conference call vs. online meeting, when to use different virtual communications, connecting remotely for work, methods of communicating for online work, communication when remotely working

Episode Introduction: This is the second of our five-part series, Working at Home. Today's discussion centers around the how, where, and when of communicating while working at home. What does that meeting call for? Phone, email, conference call, web conference - there are many options to choose from. How do you know which way to go?

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S1E4 - Working at Home Series, Part 1

The Realities of Working At Home

Episode 4: Working Remotely Series, Part 1

The Realities of Working at Home

Recording Date: March 30, 2020

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/3dUS5Po

Keywords: working at home, virtual meetings, remote work, working remotely, shift to working at home, realities of working at home, tips and tricks for working at home, remote workforce, working online

Episode Introduction: Join us for any informal conversation about the realities of working from home, some of those big picture kind of things. If you have been working at home like most of us, you're probably realizing now if you absolutely love it, or if you hate it, or there's probably a big combination of all. Right? No matter your thoughts about working at home, today's conversation explores what this is really like, along with the pros, cons and the realities of it all.

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S1E3 - Introducing Networks...

Our Non-Profit Incubator Services

Episode 3: Introducing Networks…

Our Non-Profit Incubator Services

Recording Date:

2019

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/2yyu8hi

Keywords: Networks’ Non-Profit Incubator, Non-Profits, Incubating organizations, kangarooing, Cordon Fund, Got Mike! Fund, Butterfly Effect Maui, Las Aguas Fund, Board of Directors,

Episode summary: Join us as we talk about Networks’ Non-Profit Incubator Services. Learn about how Networks started on this venture, and what lies in the future for this important work. Also learn about the organizations currently benefitting from these services.

Topical Index:

  • Introduction [00:00]
  • Networks’ Beginnings [01:05]
  • Networks Sets Out On Its’ Own [04:25]
  • Informal Help to Others [06:53]
  • The First Non-Profit Project – Cordon Fund [09:15]
  • Our Second Project – The Got Mike! Fund [12:47]
  • Governing Boards of these projects [14:00]
  • Our Newest Project – Butterfly Effect, Maui [17:08]
  • Our Third Project – Las Aguas Fund {18:48]
  • What’s Next? [21:28]
  • The Impact So Far [22:35]
  • Looking to the Future [25:39]
  • Guidelines for Future Projects [28:11]
  • Contact Information [30:54]
  • Closing [31:16]

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S1E2 - Getting to Know Networks - Pt. 2

How We're Dealing With the Current Crises

Episode 2: Getting to Know Networks Pt. 2

How We’re Dealing With the Current Crises

Recording Date:

March 16, 2020

Transcript:

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Keywords: Working remotely, useful tools, tools for connectivity, keeping connected in remote work, Making remote work possible, tips and tricks for remote work

_Episode summary: _ This second episode in the Inside Networks podcast provides an inside look at how Networks’ staff have shifted to working in a virtual organization. This episode explores the tools that make remote work happen, maintaining connections while being apart, and some tips and tricks for getting work done while taking care of yourself.

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S1E1 - Getting to Know Networks

- answers to frequently asked questions about who we are and what we do.

Episode 1: Getting to Know Networks - Pt. 1

Recording Date:

February 2020

Transcript:

Download here: https://bit.ly/3b96EwC

Topical Index:

Introduction - Rosa McAllister 0:20

What do we do within Networks? - Michelle Sparling 2:10

Does Networks provide direct services to people? - Tracy Lapreziosa 6:57

Contacting Networks - (Our location, Where we work, & How to contact us?) - Shauna Roman 8:54

How big is Networks? How many people are you? - Jessicas Stover 10:53

Does Networks only work with people with disabilities? - Diane Kehoe 12:35

Staff Comments: Nikita Arnett, Andrew Vizuete, & Doris Kalina 14:43

Closing: - Rosa McAllister 16:03

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