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Be Well at Work - Disability Management
University Health Services (Tang Center)
2222 Bancroft Way, Suite 2100
Berkeley, CA 94720-4300
Phone: (510) 643-7921 Voice
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Fax: (510) 642-6505
University Health Services, Tang Center
2222 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94720-4300
The Tang Center is located on Bancroft Way at the southwest corner of campus, between Ellsworth and Fulton (Oxford) Streets. See campus map. For more about how to get to the UHS Tang Center, see our Directions page.
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024
"Access to Good Jobs for All"
Be Well at Work, Disability Management, is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. Throughout the month, we'll be engaging in a variety of activities to educate our Employees, Faculty and Staff on disability employment issues and the role they play in fostering an equitable and inclusive work culture.
TIPS for creating and sustaining an inclusive TEAM: Strive to incorporate as many of these ideas into your area over the next 31 days.
October 2024 Events
Disability Management-Related Events
Disability Management: Navigating the Process
Tuesday, October 1st, Noon - 1 pm via Zoom
Speaker: Mary Kelly, M.S., C.R.C., CPDM, CLMS, Be Well at Work Disability Management
This presentation provides an overview of the disability management process from the employee point of view. This course covers the resources on campus to be utilized when it becomes evident that some assistance is needed. Whether a student employee, Part-time or Full-time, Postdoc, Faculty or Staff, we will discuss how to access disability-related resources and the requirements of the process. This is a one-hour presentation over the lunch hour with an additional period provided for questions and answers. This is open to all and those needing accommodations are strongly encouraged to email the presenter with requests in advance of the presentation. This presentation meets the requirement for the ADA Title II Self-Evaluation Section: Hiring and Employment.
Disability Management: Understanding the Process
Wednesday, October 2nd, 9 am - 12:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Mary Kelly, M.S., C.R.C., CPDM, CLMS, Be Well at Work Disability Management
Disability Management: Understanding the Process workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to work through 'real' case scenarios, suggested by participants, we will... - Do a detailed analysis of work restrictions - Identify the need for accommodation including leave as an accommodation - Follow the life of an employee's disability accommodation through return to work - Explore the features of Worker's Compensation claims and impact on return to/stay at work; accepted/denied claim designations and permanent restrictions - Learn, identify, define, and prepare for next steps when all attempts at accommodation are exhausted, including reassignment. This presentation meets the requirement for the ADA Title II Self-Evaluation Section: Hiring and Employment.
Disability Management II: A Deeper Dive
Wednesday, October 16th, 9 am - 12:30 pm via Zoom
Speaker: Mary Kelly, M.S., C.R.C., CPDM, CLMS, Be Well at Work Disability Management
This virtual workshop is a hands-on continuation and application of concepts learned in the Disability Management: Understanding the Process workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to work through 'real' case scenarios, suggested by participants, we will... - Do a detailed analysis of work restrictions - Identify the need for accommodation including leave as an accommodation - Follow the life of an employee's disability accommodation through return to work - Explore the features of Worker's Compensation claims and impact on return to/stay at work; accepted/denied claim designations and permanent restrictions - Learn, identify, define, and prepare for next steps when all attempts at accommodation are exhausted, including reassignment. This presentation meets the requirement for the ADA Title II Self-Evaluation Section: Hiring and Employment.
Legal Planning for Long-Term Care
Tuesday, October 8th, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom
Speaker: Will Doyle, Associate Attorney, Kato, Feder and Suzuki, LLP.
This workshop will provide an overview of estate planning with a focus on longterm care for yourself or a loved one. We will discuss the essential components of longterm care planning, including durable power of attorney for finance, advance healthcare directives, conservatorship, and living trusts. We will also review how to qualify or prepare to qualify for Medi-Cal which is the only insurance that covers ongoing longterm care in a skilled nursing facility. The presenter is knowledgeable and makes longterm care planning easy to understand.
Connective Parenting for Neurodivergent Families - Diverse Paths
Thursday, October 24th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Panel of Speakers
Each neurodivergent family is unique. Join a panel of five parenting coaches who have navigated connective parenting in their family. The goal is to share the journey of how we have come to understand neurodivergency in our families and the ways we've customized our parenting specializing in the Hand in Hand parenting tools.
Ergonomics Related Events
Ergonomics for Supervisors and Managers
Wednesday, October 2nd, 11 am - Noon via Zoom
Speaker: Nathaniel Chung, Be Well at Work Ergonomics
Learn about the importance and impact of having an ergonomic and safe working environment for you and your staff, and your role in supporting good ergonomics. The Ergonomics Matching Funds Program will be covered and how to apply and use campus resources efficiently and effectively to reduce ergonomic risks.
Ergo Movement
Wednesday, October 9th, 11 am - Noon, in-Person at the Tang Center
Speaker: Greg Ryan, Be Well at Work Ergonomics
Learn ways to perform daily and work activities with less stress to your body. Covers general body mechanics (lifting, manual material handling, grip, etc.). Useful guidance on warming up, stretching, and strengthening exercises will be covered also. Wear comfortable clothing.
Ergonomics and Wellness in the Office
Wednesday, October 16th, Noon - 1 pm, Hybrid Event
Speaker: Greg Ryan, Be Well at Work Ergonomics
Learn how to maximize your performance in the office with the latest Ergonomics and Wellness based protocols. Skillful computer use, work/rest cycles, office tools, nutrition and exercise will be covered in the workshop.
Computer Ergonomics 101
Wednesday, October 23rd, 10 am - 11 am, In-Person at the Tang Center
Speaker: Greg Ryan, Be Well at Work Ergonomics
Learn how to set up a user-friendly ergonomic workstation and incorporate wellness activities to help relieve computer-related aches and pains. This workshop is an in-person alternative to the online RSS Computer Ergonomics self-assessment and training module that can be used to qualify for Ergo Matching Funds.
Ergonomics Program Overview
Wednesday, October 30th, 10 am - Noon, In-Person at the Tang Center
Speaker: Nathaniel Chung, and Greg Ryan, Be Well at Work Ergonomics
Learn about the Ergonomics Program at UC Berkeley. This workshop will cover the updates to the Be Well at Work - Ergonomics process and Ergo Matching Funds Program in addition to using campus resources effectively to address both campus and remote office and non-office work environments.
Additional Related Events
Breastfeeding Your Baby: Return to Work/School
Tuesday, October 1st, 1 pm - 4:15 pm via Zoom
Speaker: Tina Benitez
This 3 hour class is taught by a certified lactation consultant and is broken up into two parts.The first portion of the class, 1-3pm, addresses breastfeeding basics and problem solving. The second portion of class, 3:15-4:15pm, covers returning-to-work planning and breast pumps. Those who have already attended a breastfeeding class are welcome to join the last portion of the class.
Cook Well Berkeley: Quick and Easy Meals
Tuesday, October 10th, 12:10 pm - 1 pm, Hybrid Event
Speaker: Kim Guess, RD, Be Well at Work Wellness
No matter how much (or how little) you enjoy cooking, we could all use some quick and easy recipes to pull out of our back pocket. These recipes can be quickly thrown together with little to no cooking but still deliver on flavor and nutritional value. Demonstration, recipes, and samples provided.
Transitioning Back after Baby Bonding Leave
Thursday, October 17th, Noon - 1 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Karen Patchell, MA, Be Well at Work Work/Life, Elliott DiTusa, LPCC, Be Well at Work Employee Assistance, Mary Kelly, M.S. Be Well at Work Disability Management, Greg Ryan, Be Well at Work Ergonomics
For both birth and non-birth parents, the transition back to work after baby bonding leave can feel overwhelming. It can be filled with a vast array of emotions, concerns, and limitations, not to mention demanding and conflicting schedules.
Join us for this panel discussion which focuses on understanding both positive and negative emotions related to this transition, how to establish boundaries at work, benefits and accommodations available to working parents, ergonomic strategies for multiple workstations, and self-care resources to help ease the physical and mental pressure associated with working while caregiving.
Campus Resources
Additional Resources
- NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness is a mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness.
- JAN - Job Accommodation Network is a beneficial source offering free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment.