Advocacy or
Self-Advocacy
ADA
Scenarios
Wild Card
100

A union representative working to get better wages, safer conditions and better policies for its employees

What is advocacy

100

What does the ADA stand for?

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act

100

Jackie knows that she has a problem if she does not sit toward the front of the room. Her teacher has given her a seat in the back of the room and it is difficult for her to see. How do she advocate for herself in a mature, socially acceptable way?

What is ask to speak to the teacher privately and explain her situation. 
100

True or false, self advocacy is a basic right? 

What is true. 
200

A student requesting extra time to take their test because they take longer to read the questions

What is self-advocacy


200

What term refers to a significant limitation in a person's ability to perform major life activities such as learning or caring for ones self

What is disability 

200

Phil knows that he is allowed to have extra time to complete math tests, or that he can take them in the Learning Lab. He failed his latest math test, because he didn't go for the extra time. How can he advocate for himself in a mature, socially acceptable way?

What is let the teacher know ahead of time that he will need to go to his alternative space to finish his test. 

200
True or false, self advocacy can help you become a better collaborator? 

What is true.

300

A patient asking for a second opinion when being diagnosed with an ailment

What is self-advocacy
300

The ADA requires this type of assistance for employees with disabilities to help them complete job task, use adaptive technology, specialized furniture or flexible work schedules

What is reasonable accomodations

300

Maria has a part-time job at the movie theatre. Even though her boss knows that she has school, he put her on the schedule to work before 3:00 PM on a weekday. Maria doesn't want to lose her job. How can she advocate for herself and make her boss understand that she can't work those hours, but she still wants to work.

What is ask to speak to her boss and explain that 3:00 is an unreasonable time to make it to the movie theater as she is just getting out of school and the earliest she could be there is 3:30. 

300

True or false, every company is required to have visible documentation listing human rights to its employees

What is true.

400

Animal rights activist working to end illegal animal breeding practices

What is advocacy
400

The ADA mandates that these places be accessible to people with disabilities, like restaurants, stores and hotels

What is public accommodations

400

Jared was late to soccer practice because he had to pick his little brother up from school and walk him home. The coach is angry that Jared is late. Jared doesn't want to miss out on playing time. How can he advocate for himself in a mature, socially acceptable way?

What is explain the situation to his coach and if his coach still does not understand he could bring in other supports to help him like his parents. 

400

True or false you are not allowed to advocate for yourself to your bosses or superiors at your workplace

What is false. 

500

Saying "no" to invitations or request that do not align with values. 

What is self-advocacy

500

This term refers to determining if an individual with a disability can perform the essential duties of the job, even with accommodations

What is essential functions or job qualifications

500

Jenna is working on a group project, the others in the group are goofing off. Jenna doesn't want to tattle on them but she doesn't want to get a bad grade either, what should she do? 

What is ask them to start helping, or delegate the work better and if they still do not contribute she should definitely bring it to the teachers attention. 

500
True or false, you have the right to keep your information confidential and only released with your full permission

What is true

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