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True or False: Self-advocacy is knowing what you need to be successful and telling people in an appropriate way.
True! It is important to know practice self-advocacy at home, at school, and in your community.
True or False: It is okay to miss work if you are sick.
True. You shouldn't go to work if you are sick, but you need to call and let your manager know you won't be there.
It is important to have a ______________ attitude when you are at work.
Positive. Try to make the best out of the time you are at work!
What do you fill out when you want to get a job? This could be online or on paper?
An application
True or False: After graduating high school, you will continue having IEP meetings and a new IEP every year.
False: IEPs stop after you are done in high school.
You can get a lot of support at work or in college, but it looks different than in high school.
What is a change at school or work that helps you be successful.
Accommodations
These are different for everyone and are related to their disability.
If you are at work and a customer asks you a question what should you do?
Make eye contact, answer their question if you know the answer, find someone who can help if you don't know the answer
What should you do with your phone when you are at work?
Turn it off, put it on silent, have it put away
When filling out an paper application, should you use a pencil or a pen?
A pen....and use a pen with black or blue ink
Who is responsible for sharing information about your disability at work, at a training program, or in college?
You are! You are the person who decides when to share information about your disability at work, at a training program, or in college.
True or False: You can ask for accommodations at work to help you be successful.
True. If you share information about your disability with your boss, you can ask for an accommodation.
What should you do if you can't be at work or will be late?
Call to let your manager know
If you are at work and aren't sure about something, what can you do?
Check with your manager and ask them for help. You can also ask a co-worker if your manager is busy.
What kind of personal information do you include on a job application or resume?
First and last name, address, phone number, email
If you work 40 hours a week do you have a full-time or part-time job?
Full-time job. A part-time job is 20 hours a week.
True or False: At work, your boss will know about your disability and what you need to be successful without you telling them.
False. You decide when to share information about your disability. Your boss won't know anything about that unless you tell them.
When is it okay to miss work?
You are sick, vacation, family emergency, doctor's appointment
True or False: It is okay to ignore someone at work if you are in a bad mood or if you don't feel like talking to anyone.
False. Even if you are in a bad mood, you need to give attention to others and try to be kind and patient.
Who would be a good reference to include on a job application or resume?
An adult who knows you in a professional way (teachers, coaches, family friends, community leaders).
You should not use someone in your family.
What is the name of an agency that can help you find a good job or pay for training/college after you graduate high school.
Vocational Rehabilitation or VR can help you in a lot of ways after you graduate high school.
What is the name of the document that has goals, accommodations, and information to help you be successful at school?
IEP...Individualized Education Plan
If you are scheduled to be to work at 3:00pm when should you get there?
2:45pm. It is good to arrive a little early to put your things away and be ready when your shift starts.
What can you do if a customer is rude to you or upset because of something you did?
Go to your manager and ask for help, apologize if that is appropriate, try to stay calm and kind
What can you do to get ready for a job interview?
Research the job, be on time, plan what to wear
A job ________ is someone that can help you learn new work skills and rules after you start a new job.
Coach.
A job coach is someone who can help you learn new job skills and interact with co-workers.