Self Advocacy
What is self-advocacy?
speaking up for yourself/your needs
NO
What are accommodations?
Anything that is changed at work to make it possible for a person with a disability to complete their job duties.
True or False: YOU are responsible for setting up your accommodations with your workplace.
TRUE
True or False: You can only advocate for yourself at work.
False - you can self advocate ANYWHERE
What is discrimination?
Excluding/treating people poorly because of their differences (ability, race, gender, social class, etc.)
What is the name of the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations?
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
When asking for accommodations, you should always act _______.
Who knows the most about what you want?
YOU do
If I disclose my disability to my employer, they need to give me what kind of accommodations?
Reasonable!
If an accommodation would not cause harm to others, takes an acceptable amount of time to implement, or does not cost a lot of money, it is called a __________ ____________.
Reasonable Accommodation
What is the name of Maine's protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities?
Disability Rights Maine
True or False? - Everyone learns the exact same way.
False - Everyone has different preferences and styles of learning that work for them.
The ADA says a person with a disability cannot be discriminated against because of their______.
Disability
Name any reasonable accommodation that someone may need at work.
Restructuring a job, building a ramp to an entrance of a business, providing a flexible schedule, working with a job coach, help to complete a job application
True of False: When asking for accommodations, you should explain how your disability affects your work, but you do not need to disclose your disability.
TRUE
What is Self-Determination?
Making decisions for yourself/deciding what YOU want for your life
Under the ADA, when can you disclose your disability?
Anytime during the application process and at anytime while you are employed.
If you decide to disclose your disability to your employer, who can help you?
Your direct support staff or an Employment Specialist can help you make a plan and decide what you would say to your employer.
After you discuss your accommodation plan with your employer, you should always ___________.
Review the plan, thank the person, etc.