Knowing My IEP
The letters I-E-P stand for this legal document that describes your learning goals and the support you get at school.
Individualized Education Program
This is the name of the paper or digital slip given to you after paying, which you must keep if you want to return an item.
What is a receipt?
n an emergency where you need immediate help from police, fire, or an ambulance, you dial this 3-digit number.
9-1-1
his kitchen appliance uses radiation to heat up leftovers or frozen meals very quickly, but you should never put metal inside it.
A microwave
The name of the professional document that lists your education, volunteer history, skills, and past jobs when applying for work.
Resume
Extra test time, a quiet room, or wearing noise-canceling headphones are examples of these helpful changes to your school environment.
When shopping, this is the extra amount of money added to the price of an item by the government that makes the final total higher than the price tag.
Sales tax
This card or document is the most common form of photo identification you need to show your age, board a plane, or open a bank account.
State ID (or Driver's License)
The phone number or website you look at to find out when a local business closes or what hours they are open.
business hours (or operating hours)
This federal law—known as the A-D-A—protects people with disabilities from being treated unfairly at work or in public places.
the Americans with Disabilities Act
True or False: You have the right to attend your own IEP meetings and speak up about what you want for your future.
True
A card you use at a store or ATM that immediately takes money directly out of your checking account.
Debit card
his type of shared transportation includes buses, subways, and trains that anyone in the community can use to get around.
public transportation
Before washing your clothes, you should separate them into these two main color groups so the dyes don't bleed.
lights (whites) and darks
sking an employer for a specific tool, like a screen reader or a structured checklist to help you do your job, is called asking for a reasonable ________
accommodation
This specific part of your IEP focuses on your plans for life after high school, like jobs, college, or living on your own.
Transition Plan
The name of a plan that tracks how much money you earn versus how much money you spend each month.
A budget
Name a tool on your smartphone or device that helps you look up directions, bus schedules, and walking times to a new location.
Google maps, maps
his small sticker or label on a medicine bottle tells you exactly how many pills to take and how many times a day to take them.
the prescription label (or dosage instructions)
The term used when you share information about your disability or IEP with an employer or college to get the support you need.
disclosure (disclosing a disability)
If an accommodation in your IEP isn't being provided in class, this is the first teacher or adult at school you should talk to.
EP case manager (or special education teacher)
If your debit card gets lost or stolen, this is the very first thing you should do to protect your money.
call your bank to freeze/lock the card
A helpful community service that allows you to borrow books, use computers, study quietly, and join free classes for the public.
To keep food safe from spoiling, your home refrigerator should always be kept at or below this temperature.
40 degrees Fahrenheit (or 4 degrees Celsius)
This state agency helps individuals with disabilities or IEPs find training, look for jobs, and get workplace accommodations after high school.
Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab / VR)