Disability History & Legislation
What is the action of representing oneself or one's views or interests?
Self-advocacy
What is the word for having a clear perception of your personality?
Self-awareness
What style of behavior is most appropriate: aggressive, passive, or assertive?
Assertive!
What is a reasonable accommodation? Give an example
Any modification or adjustment to a job or work environment that will enable an employee or applicant to perform essential job duties.
Example: Providing dimmed lighting or low lighting for someone who has migraines or headaches that are triggered by light-sensitivity.
Ture or False: Advocacy does not need planning, just wing it!
False!
True or False: The ADA will not and cannot guarantee that a person with a disability will be excluded or segregated from people who don't have disabilities
False!
Define self-esteem
Thoughts that you have about yourself
Name one way you can be assertive in your communication
Be direct, be brief, provide reasons, ask questions, make eye contact, have good posture, etc.
How can you start the process for reasonable accommodations with your employer?
Make a request verbally or in writing
Identify one way of communicating while advocating
By phone, writing a letter or email, having an in-person meeting
Define legislation
The act of making or giving laws
True or False: There are some things about ourselves that we cannot change
True!
What are three things that trigger your anger?
Someone making fun of me, being ignored, when plans change, etc.
What is the process by which a person controls their own life?
Self-determination
Name one of the types of advocacy and explain it
Self-advocacy-taking action to represent yourself
Peer advocacy-taking action to represent the rights of others
Systems advocacy-taking action to influence social, political, and economic systems to bring about change for groups of people
Legal advocacy-taking action to use attorneys to establish and protect legal rights
Name one thing that MILC does for people with disabilities
Advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referral, peer support, transition services, home modifications, ADA assessments, assistive technology loans, housing counseling, etc.
What are two ways you could stand up for yourself or someone else who is being discriminated/bullied/harassed?
Making sure the other person is okay, talk with a trusted adult, speak up for yourself, communicate how it makes you feel, find friends who are supportive and kind, don't ignore it, etc
True or False: Words can and do hurt people
True!
Why is problem solving important?
Helps increase independence in school, work, and the community; can be a form of self-advocating, etc.
What is a key element to self-advocacy?
Understanding your needs, you know what help or supports will address your needs, you can communicate your needs to others
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Name one thing that discrimination could be based on
Race, ethnicity, religion, gender, physical/mental disability, family status, source of income, age, sexual orientation
What should you do if you see a service animal?
Do not distract the animal, do not pet, do not tempt with treats
What is one goal that you would like to set for yourself?
Apply for a job or volunteer position, join a book club, try a new hobby, etc.
True or False: MILC advocates for people with disabilities
True!