Disability Myths, Facts & Rights
True or False: Most disabilities are visible.
False. Many disabilities, like learning disabilities and chronic illnesses, are invisible.
What is an accommodation?
A change or support that helps a person with a disability succeed. Examples: extra time for tests, speech to text, any other ideas?
You need extra time on tests in college. What should you do?
Connect with the Disability Services Office and request Accommodations.
What does 100% voluntary mean?
You get to decide if you want to join the program or not.
What is HireAbility Vermont?
A program in Vermont that helps people plan for their career
True or False: Disabilities can affect thinking, learning or emotions.
True. Disabilities can be physical, cognitive, or mental-health related.
If someone wears glasses, is that an accommodation?
Yes! Glasses help correct vision, just like other accommodations help with different disabilities.
Your new boss doesn’t understand why you need assistive technology. How do you advocate for yourself?
What are goals?
These are the things you want to work toward in the future.
What is the document you give to an employer to show your work experience?
Resume
What is the purpose of an IEP - Individualized Education Plan?
It helps students with Disabilites get support they need in school.
True or False: If you have a disability, you must tell your teacher or employer about it.
False. Disclosure is a personal choice.
A co-worker makes an inappropriate joke about disabilities. What is the best response?
Address it directly, or report it to a manager or HR. Connect with HireAbility counselor.
What is exploring careers?
Finding out what jobs you might enjoy.
Speaking up for your needs is called ___.
Self-Advocacy
What does the ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
You have difficulty standing for long periods due to a disability. What accommodation could you request to help you perform your job duties?
Stool or a sit/stand workstation
What is a good way to self-advocate in school or work?
Speak up about your needs, request accommodations, or ask for help when needed. Connect with your HireAbility counselor!
Who should you talk to if you are having a tough time at work?
HireAbility Transition Counselor, Supervisor, family support, etc.
What is work experience?
Trying out a job to see what it is like.
True or False: The ADA only applies to physical Disabilities.
False. The ADA covers physical, learning, mental health and other disabilities.
What are two reasons someone might choose to disclose or not disclose their disability in the workplace or school?
Reasons to disclose: Access to accommodations, legal protections, self-advocacy
Reasons not to disclose: Fear of stigma, privacy concerns, ability to perform job tasks without accommodations
You have a learning disability that makes it hard to take notes during long lectures. What is an accommodation you could request?
Notetaker, audio recordings of lectures, or speech-to-text software
Who is a HireAbility Transition Counselor and what can they support with?
A person who helps you with career and education planning and workplace support.
True or False: HireAbility only helps students after they graduate high school.
False