Tansy Elise Lavinia Elms has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant and personal assistant. She has worked in South Africa and Zimbabwe supporting executives in various industries such as IT, healthcare, and finance. Her experience includes diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, administrative tasks, and providing support to management. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and seeks to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment where she can continue growing professionally.
Academy workshops social media and disabilityBronwyn Hemsley
This document announces a workshop on social media and people with developmental disabilities. The workshop will introduce Twitter and Second Life, demonstrate their advantages and disadvantages for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It will provide basic skills for accessing these platforms and supporting participation. The workshop agenda includes introductions, presentations on the social media platforms, a tweeting session, skills training, and a question and answer period. The goal is to discuss how social media can be used while addressing barriers and facilitating inclusion for those with disabilities.
The document provides a summary of Kathleen S. Springer's experience and qualifications. She is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as Director of Human Resources at Illinois Casualty Company where she oversees HR and administrative departments. Prior to this role, she held various HR leadership roles at other companies. She possesses expertise in strategic HR planning, recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, employment law, and training and development.
This document summarizes a presentation about communication experiences of children with cerebral palsy in health care settings and the potential for technologies to improve engagement. It discusses parent feedback wanting involvement in decision making and consideration of broader impacts. Using technologies like PCEHR and decision aids may help provide better evidence and access to information. Clinical implications discussed include involving parents and children in goal setting and information sharing. Future research directions explored uptake of PCEHR, health impacts of technologies, and communicative environments in health settings.
Tansy Elise Lavinia Elms has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant and personal assistant. She has worked in South Africa and Zimbabwe supporting executives in various industries such as IT, healthcare, and finance. Her experience includes diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, administrative tasks, and providing support to management. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and seeks to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment where she can continue growing professionally.
Academy workshops social media and disabilityBronwyn Hemsley
This document announces a workshop on social media and people with developmental disabilities. The workshop will introduce Twitter and Second Life, demonstrate their advantages and disadvantages for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It will provide basic skills for accessing these platforms and supporting participation. The workshop agenda includes introductions, presentations on the social media platforms, a tweeting session, skills training, and a question and answer period. The goal is to discuss how social media can be used while addressing barriers and facilitating inclusion for those with disabilities.
The document provides a summary of Kathleen S. Springer's experience and qualifications. She is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as Director of Human Resources at Illinois Casualty Company where she oversees HR and administrative departments. Prior to this role, she held various HR leadership roles at other companies. She possesses expertise in strategic HR planning, recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, employment law, and training and development.
This document summarizes a presentation about communication experiences of children with cerebral palsy in health care settings and the potential for technologies to improve engagement. It discusses parent feedback wanting involvement in decision making and consideration of broader impacts. Using technologies like PCEHR and decision aids may help provide better evidence and access to information. Clinical implications discussed include involving parents and children in goal setting and information sharing. Future research directions explored uptake of PCEHR, health impacts of technologies, and communicative environments in health settings.
Hemsley ECU public lecture part II Social Media TwitterBronwyn Hemsley
1) The document summarizes a public lecture about how people with communication disabilities use Twitter to connect with others. It discusses 5 individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and their experiences using Twitter.
2) Both potential advantages and disadvantages of Twitter use for those with disabilities are outlined. Advantages include public messaging and inclusion in online communities, while disadvantages include the fast pace and literacy demands as well as potential for misinterpretation.
3) Supports that may be needed for individuals with disabilities to use social media like Twitter are discussed, including financial supports, adapted technologies, literacy support, and online and in-person assistance.
This document provides information about a study examining factors affecting patient safety for people with severe communication disabilities in hospital. The study utilizes a mixed methods approach, collecting data from patient and caregiver interviews, incident reports, medical records, and accommodation service records for each participant. Preliminary results from three case examples highlight issues such as mislabeling of diagnoses, lack of consensus on care responsibilities, and medication errors. Emerging policies on personal health records and individual funding are also discussed in relation to potentially improving or impacting patient safety. The analysis seeks to identify safety risks and inform future interventions to enhance communication and care for this patient population in hospital.
This document summarizes a presentation about improving healthcare communication for children with cerebral palsy and communication disabilities. It discusses using technologies like personally controlled electronic health records to help families be more involved in healthcare decision making. It outlines strategies identified in research to improve communication in healthcare settings, including devoting enough time, ensuring access to communication tools, and increasing staff competency. Future research directions are proposed around uptake of eHealth technologies and supported decision making. Clinical implications focus on involving children and parents, using technologies like PCEHR, and developing health literacy and self-advocacy skills.
Facilitated Communication: An Overview of a Systematic Appraisal of the EvidenceBronwyn Hemsley
The document provides a summary of a systematic review of evidence on authorship in Facilitated Communication. The review found unequivocal evidence that messages generated through Facilitated Communication are authored by the facilitators rather than the individuals with disabilities. As a result, the review concluded that Facilitated Communication is not a valid form of communication and its use cannot be recommended. Several professional organizations also do not support the use of Facilitated Communication based on the evidence.
Academy workshops social media and disability slideshareBronwyn Hemsley
This document summarizes a workshop on social media and people with developmental disabilities. The workshop was held on May 20, 2015 in Hawaii from 1-4:30pm. It covered an introduction to social networks like Twitter and Second Life, advantages and disadvantages of using these for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and basic skills for accessing and participating in social media. The workshop also discussed who may be able to use social media, how to support people with disabilities to access and participate, and resources and research on the topic.
The document provides details on four real estate development projects. It describes the project names, locations, builders, sizes, stages of completion, costs and other details. It also outlines the standard operating procedures for quality and safety implemented by one builder. Finally, it discusses the importance of training workers to address weaknesses, improve performance, productivity and quality of work.
Hemsley ECU public lecture part II Social Media TwitterBronwyn Hemsley
1) The document summarizes a public lecture about how people with communication disabilities use Twitter to connect with others. It discusses 5 individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and their experiences using Twitter.
2) Both potential advantages and disadvantages of Twitter use for those with disabilities are outlined. Advantages include public messaging and inclusion in online communities, while disadvantages include the fast pace and literacy demands as well as potential for misinterpretation.
3) Supports that may be needed for individuals with disabilities to use social media like Twitter are discussed, including financial supports, adapted technologies, literacy support, and online and in-person assistance.
This document provides information about a study examining factors affecting patient safety for people with severe communication disabilities in hospital. The study utilizes a mixed methods approach, collecting data from patient and caregiver interviews, incident reports, medical records, and accommodation service records for each participant. Preliminary results from three case examples highlight issues such as mislabeling of diagnoses, lack of consensus on care responsibilities, and medication errors. Emerging policies on personal health records and individual funding are also discussed in relation to potentially improving or impacting patient safety. The analysis seeks to identify safety risks and inform future interventions to enhance communication and care for this patient population in hospital.
This document summarizes a presentation about improving healthcare communication for children with cerebral palsy and communication disabilities. It discusses using technologies like personally controlled electronic health records to help families be more involved in healthcare decision making. It outlines strategies identified in research to improve communication in healthcare settings, including devoting enough time, ensuring access to communication tools, and increasing staff competency. Future research directions are proposed around uptake of eHealth technologies and supported decision making. Clinical implications focus on involving children and parents, using technologies like PCEHR, and developing health literacy and self-advocacy skills.
Facilitated Communication: An Overview of a Systematic Appraisal of the EvidenceBronwyn Hemsley
The document provides a summary of a systematic review of evidence on authorship in Facilitated Communication. The review found unequivocal evidence that messages generated through Facilitated Communication are authored by the facilitators rather than the individuals with disabilities. As a result, the review concluded that Facilitated Communication is not a valid form of communication and its use cannot be recommended. Several professional organizations also do not support the use of Facilitated Communication based on the evidence.
Academy workshops social media and disability slideshareBronwyn Hemsley
This document summarizes a workshop on social media and people with developmental disabilities. The workshop was held on May 20, 2015 in Hawaii from 1-4:30pm. It covered an introduction to social networks like Twitter and Second Life, advantages and disadvantages of using these for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and basic skills for accessing and participating in social media. The workshop also discussed who may be able to use social media, how to support people with disabilities to access and participate, and resources and research on the topic.
The document provides details on four real estate development projects. It describes the project names, locations, builders, sizes, stages of completion, costs and other details. It also outlines the standard operating procedures for quality and safety implemented by one builder. Finally, it discusses the importance of training workers to address weaknesses, improve performance, productivity and quality of work.