True or False: When I get a job, I must immediately tell my boss about my disability.
False: You only need to speak up if you need an accommodation.
What is the term for a disability you can't see?
Hidden Disability
Chronic Disability
Secret Disability
What is it called when someone uses a tool or different technique to do their work?
Accommodation
Tool Use
Electric Drill
True or False: Using a checklist of tasks is an example of an accommodation that you can use at school, home, or work.
True
True or False: Interrupting your teacher with an important question is a good example of self-advocacy
False. You should probably wait until your teacher is available to really give thought to your question.
True or False: It's important to know your strengths as well as your needs in order to advocate for yourself.
True
What is the term that means: Speaking up for myself in an appropriate way to get what I need and want.
Self-Destructive
Self-Absorbed
Self-Advocacy
What is disability disclosure?
To keep my disability secret.
To tell someone about my disability.
To write down things about my disability that I don't like.
Name some ways a smart phone can be used as an accommodation
various answers
True or False: Being knowledgeable about my disability is important so I can advocate for what I need.
True. Knowing both your strengths and needs is important.
What should you do if your teacher gives you instructions for a task that you don't understand?
Ask some questions or ask him to repeat the instructions
Skip doing that task because I don't know what to do.
Try my best to get it done and hope I don't screw up
Why is it important to participate in your IEP?
Because your parents / guardians make you go.
Because lots of school staff are there.
To help make plans for YOU. You know Yourself best!
What kinds of accommodations could you use, if reading is difficult for you?
various answers
True or False: Using the FM System is an example of an accommodation
True
Which of these statements is an example of advocacy?
don't say anything at all
"I don't want to ask for help"
"Could you speak louder please?"
"Pineapple goes on pizza"
