Truth or False
The spaces next to accessible parking spots are for carts.
False, the spaces are for people who use wheelchairs to safely enter their vehicles.
What is the motto for the person-first language?
Change the way you speak about people and the way you speak to people.
True or false?
Inclusion means that everyone is happy and we all get along!
False, inclusion can be difficult and sometimes create more problems than it solves!
What year did the ADA get signed on the White House front lawn?
July 26Th 1990
Are elevators required in every building with more than three stories?
Yes, a building must either be under three stories or have fewer than 3000 square feet per floor to not require an elevator.
What are the key points of people-first language?
A disability does not define a person. Emphasize the person, not the disablity.
True or false?
Inclusion only benefits people with disabilities.
What year did Marion Wright Edelman help pass the education for all handicapped children act?
1975
Are automatic doors required in every building?
No, automatic doors are considered a luxury.
How does "person-first" change daily interactions?
Differences do not have to equal discomfort. Using people-first language helps to break down invisible barriers. Treating people with respect through the language that you use is imporant.
What is one way you can practice inclusion?
Making better connections/ help people thrive
What year did the students of Gallaudet University protest for a "Deaf President Now"?
March 1988
What is the pathway from the parking lot to the entrance called?
Path of travel.
Why does people first language make an impact?
The language that you use when talking about someone has a direct effect on that person. Language shows the value that you place on a person and his or her place in society. Everybody deserves a valued place in society. microaggressions: easy to internalize, have a direct effect on that person's self-esteem, have an effect on the overall society by the perpetuation of stereotypes.
What are examples of inclusion?
Multiple people being invited to a group.
What year did Judy Hueman start her own disability rights group called DIsabled In Action (DIA)?
In 1970 when she was just 22 years old.
How many accessible parking spaces are required for every 50 spaces.
2, the ADA requires 2 accessible parking spaces.
What are the 5 main principles of person-first language?
People first language Disability V. Handicap we all like to think of ourselves as normal. Avoid terms that project an unnecessarily negative connotation. Don't overdo it.
what are the benefits of inclusion for children?
Benefits for children with and without disabilities can help their self-image, friendship skills, and respect for others.
What year did the architectural barriers act get enacted by President Lyndon Johnson?
August 12th 1968