Rights & Responsibilities
Does everyone have rights and responsibilities?
Yes, everyone has rights and responsibilites.
There are laws that protect a person's rights and there are specific laws to protect the rights of people with disabilities from being discriminated against.
We all have the responsibility to obey the laws and do the right thing.
This person can be a self-advocate?
You can be a self-advocate. Anyone can be a self-advocate.
You can only be a leader if someone tells you to be the leader? TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
We can all be leaders and good role models.
My body language and facial expressions are a form of communication.
TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Your nonverbal communication cues—the way you listen, look, move, and react—tell the person you’re communicating with whether or not you care, if you’re being truthful, and how well you’re listening. When your nonverbal signals match up with the words you’re saying, they increase trust, clarity, and rapport. When they don’t, they can generate tension, mistrust, and confusion.
What are some of the benefits of volunteering in your community?
Volunteering helps students build practical job skills, expand their professional networks, and improve mental well-being by reducing stress and boosting happiness.
It also strengthens college and job applications while fostering empathy and civic responsibility
If you have the right to be treated fairly and with respect, what is your responsibility?
My responsibility is to treat others fairly and with respect.
(Your actions may sometimes determine how others treat you.)
I can only advocate for myself. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
You can ask someone to help you advocate for yourself, and you can be an advocate for someone else.
Name 3 qualites you think a good leader has.
Honesty, Integrity, Brave, Kind, Understanding, Smart, Good Communication, Helpful, Positive Attitude, Good Listener, Passionate, Good Example, Friendly, Available, Teamwork, etc.
It's not that big of a deal if I don't like to talk to my boss or my coworker's, I'm not there to make friends.
TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
While you do not need to make close friends at work, completely avoiding your boss and coworkers hurts your job performance and career growth.
If you never talk to your boss, they may not trust you with bigger responsibilities.
You do not have to share personal details or go to after-work parties, but a simple "good morning" and a helpful attitude will go a long way.
What is a Mentor?
Mentorship is a professional or personal relationship where an experienced person (the mentor) guides, advises, and supports a less experienced person (the mentee) to help them grow, learn, and succeed
You have a right to say who can see your personal information. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Your parents or guardian has the right to see your information, but once you turn 18 if you are your own guardian you get to say who sees your personal information. (HIPPA)
If I am angry and disagree with someone, I can self-advocate by throwing a fit and yell at them?
TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
Throwing a fit and yelling doesn't solve anything and usually makes the situation worse.
It's best to use calming methods such as counting to 10 and taking deep breaths before responding.
*If possible wait until you have time to think it over before responding.
Are leaders born, or can anyone learn how to lead?
Anyone can learn to lead.
Some people naturally have leadership qualities, but anyone can learn to lead.
Name 3 different ways we can give and receive information and how we can share our ideas and opinions with those around us.
*Bonus 100 if you can guess all 5.
Verbal (sounds, language, tone of voice)
Aural (listening and hearing)
Non-Verbal (facial expressions, body language, posture)
Written (journals, emails, text messages)
Visual (signs, symbols, pictures)
What does Self-Awareness mean?
Self-awareness is the clear ability to see and understand your own thoughts, feelings, actions, and how you affect the people around you.
It acts as the basic building block for emotional growth, personal change, and good choices.
A business can refuse to hire you because you have a disability? TRUE or False?
FALSE
If the business can provide resonable accommodations for the job you are applying for, and you can provide documentation of a disability and the need for accommodations, the business can't use that as a reason not to hire you.
If I don't agree with the adults in my Individulaized Education Program (IEP) meeting, I just have to deal with it because they probably know more than I do.
TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
You can respectfully "Speak Up" if there's something you don't agree with.
It's your IEP and you have the right to tell others how you feel. Most of the time this is encouraged.
In order to be a "Leader" you have to know all the answers? TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
A good leader does research, but also gets to know the strengths of their team and asks them for input.
What is the difference between "ASSERTIVE" Communication and "AGGRESSIVE" Communication?
Assertive: Clear, honest self-advocacy that seeks mutual respect and cooperation. Calm tone, active listening, open body language, and the use of "I" statements.
Agressive: Dominating the situation and winning at the other person's expense. Interrupting, blaming, shouting, intimidating, or dismissing the other person's feelings.
* The key difference is respect: assertive communication stands up for your own needs while respecting others, whereas aggressive communication prioritizes your own needs while ignoring or attacking others.
What are some of the benefits of setting "GOALS" for yourself?
Goal setting gives you a clear direction, boosts your motivation, and helps you focus your time and energy on what matters most. Having specific targets makes it easier to measure your progress and achieve long-term success
What does ADA stand for?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
What are some ways you can prepare to advocate for yourself if you are nervous about it?
Write down what you want to say.
Practice in the mirror or with a trusted someone.
Seek advice from someone you trust.
Do research on possible soultions.
What are some ways you can build leadership skills?
Mentor younger students or peers who need academic help.
Take charge of small community or school events from start to finish
What is 1 important communication skill?
Active Listening - giving full attention.
Being clear - Keeping the message simple & structured.
Conciseness - Get to the point without unessesary words.
Empathy - Aknowledge emotions and respond wit care.
Adaptability - Be open to feedback and modify as needed.
If you are in a situation where you feel scared, uncomfortable or confused, who can you go to for help?
There are many answers to this question. You can go to trusted adults, professionals, or emergency services for help when you feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
Parents, teachers, coaches or mentors, family members, school counselors, therapists, Police officers, doctors or nurses or call 911.