Disabilities in the Workplace
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibit?
A. Employers treating people with disabilities as inferior
B. Providing personal items like hearing aids
C. Lowering the quality of products
D. Offering verbal responses instead of written
A. Employers treating people with disabilities as inferior
What is boredom?
Boredom is an emotion or signal that let’s you know that you are doing something that does not give you satisfaction.
(Grey) What should you do with strategies that have worked for you in the past?
Continue to use them.
True or False?
All pans can go in the oven?
False, no not all pans are oven safe.
True or False?
Self-advocacy means doing things to help others.
False, self advocacy mean speaking up for yourself
What is the difference between equality and equity?
A. Equality treats everyone the same; equity provides specific resources
B. Equality provides specific resources; equity treats everyone the same
C. Equality and equity are the same
D. Equality focuses on personal items; equity focuses on service quality
A. Equality treats everyone the same; equity provides specific resources
State all that apply:
Which of the following could be reasons for feeling bored?
A. Need for novelty
B. Excessive exercise
C. Poor mental health
D. Monotony in the mind
A, C, D
(Grey) What is a place where you can advocate for yourself?
At the doctor's office
Demonstrate one way to open a garlic clove.
*Hint: remember my video
Smack it with a knife then peel.
True or False?
Steak is considered poultry
False, poultry includes domesticated birds like chicken, duck, and quail.
Steak comes from a cow. Cows are considered livestock. Livestock is considered red meat.
What is an example of executive functioning/time management support?
A. Lowering the quality of service
B. Dividing large assignments into smaller tasks
C. Allowing an advocate at performance reviews
D. Providing personal items like glasses
B. Dividing large assignments into smaller tasks
How can boredom lead to impulsivity?
Boredom can cause people to seek out new situations or challenges without taking a step back to think. This could lead to ending up in situations that are not positive.
(Purple) Which act applies after K-12 schooling?
ADA
I am almost done making my stir fry, now it is time to scoop it on my plate. Can I use the same spoon I used to cook with?
No, remember if we touch a utensil that has touched raw meat, we have to clean or change that utensil before touching other foods.
Apathetic means that you feel ____________
Nothing
True or False?
The Human Resources department is responsible for calculating and managing the budget of the business?
False
Human Resources is responsible for all things worker related (Hiring, administration, training of personnel, etc.)
True or False?
Some people with mental health issues and disabilities can be hypersensitive or intolerant of feelings of boredom.
True
A human resources department is responsible for finding, hiring, training, and supporting new employees.
True or False?
True
I put raw chicken on the cutting board, but then remembered I needed to grab the broccoli out of the fridge. Do I need to wash my hands first?
Yes, After you touch raw chicken or any other raw meat, you should immediately wash your hands. Touching your fridge, sink handle, or other food risks cross contamination and spreading illness!
What is monotony?
Doing the same thing over and over again.
What are 2 things your boss is not required to do when providing accommodations?
They are not required to:
-Lower quality of their product or services
-Provided personal assistive devices (hearing aids, glasses, etc.)
How can understanding and recognizing feelings of boredom improve executive functioning?
-Knowing that when we experience boredom that means we have an opportunity to learn new things
-Being able to sit with our thoughts even when they lead to rumination or worry is an important life skill needed for adult life.
-As we get older, life can get repetitive and boring, knowing how to occupy yourself effectively can significantly improve our life.
(Red) Which of the following is NOT a disability category under the IDEA.
a. Broken fingernail
b. Emotional Disturbance
c. Visual Impairment
d. Deaf-Blindness
Broken fingernail
What is cross-contamination and how can you prevent it?
When bacteria gets transferred from one thing to another.
*washing hands
*Separate raw meat + poultry from cooked or fresh food
*wipe areas that touched raw meat.
What is an Individualized Education Program?
An IEP is a map that lays out the programs of special education instruction, support, and services you need to succeed in school.