Reasonable Accommodations
The 3 blind mice are registered for driver's training class this school year. Due to their vision impairment they know they won't ever be able to drive. They ask to be switched to a different class. Would this be a reasonable accommodation?
Yes. They are blind so taking driver's training would not be a successful experience for them.
Name a personal strength that you have
Ex: creative, helpful, kind, funny, athletic
Demonstrate a good speaking volume you would use in a job interview
Level 3 volume, not too loud, not too quiet
What does disclosure mean?
You are intentionally releasing personal information about yourself for a specific purpose.
Name an example of an accommodation
Ramps, elevators, more time on tests, interpreter, large text, breaks, adjusted work schedules, etc
Donkey hasn't been sleeping well lately and is really tired. He wants to ask his boss if he can leave work early so he can take a nap. Would this be a reasonable accommodation?
No. Donkey does not have a medical need to leave work early to take a nap, so his boss does not need to accommodate his request.
What is the difference between a preference and a need?
Preferences are things we would like. Needs are things we must have in order to be safe, healthy, or successful.
How far away should you stand when you are talking to a classmate or teacher?
Arms length
What information should you typically not disclose?
-Bank information
-Private medical information
-Social security number
-Unnecessary information
Name a human right
-Right to privacy
-Right to equal treatment
-Right to access disability support services
-Right to receive reasonable accommodations
Gingy has a hard time running due to a knee injury. In gym class his teacher says they are running the mile today and that it is part of their grade. Tom asks his teacher if he can do an arm or core workout instead. Would this be a reasonable accommodation?
Yes. Gingy has a legitimate injury that makes it painful for him to run. Tom is not asking to sit out completely and is offering to do a different workout to earn the credit. This would be reasonable.
Why is it important to know your personal strengths and weaknesses?
So that you can take care of yourself and advocate for your needs.
Demonstrate appropriate body language that would show you are interested in a conversation
Eye contact, facing the person, standing up straight, neutral or happy face
What information can sometimes be helpful to disclose?
-Your disability
-Your accommodation needs
-Medical needs
What is the difference between a right and an accommodation?
Rights are given to ALL people and ensure equal treatment.
Accommodations are meant to help an individual to be successful in their environment. You may need to ask for accommodations, they are not automatically given.
Shrek really dislikes math class. He isn't good at math and doesn't see the point in learning math since he can just use a calculator. He asks his teacher if he could use a calculator on his test since "everyone uses calculators all the time anyway." Would this be a reasonable accommodation?
No. Shrek disliking and struggling with math is not a reason for him to get to use a calculator on his test when everyone else has to take the test without a calculator.
Sally uses a wheelchair. What might she need so she can be successful at school?
Ramps or elevators, accessible desk, lower locker
What is the difference between aggressive, passive, and assertive communication?
Aggressive: hurting other people with your words or actions to get what you want.
Passive: always doing what everyone else says and never voicing your own opinion
Assertive: respectfully communicating your needs and opinions
Name some disadvantages of disclosing your disability
Exclusion, being treated differently, bullying, might make you feel nervous or uncomfortable
What does it mean to advocate for yourself?
You speak up for yourself and express your needs, opinions, and preferences
Fiona has a learning disability and has a hard time following along in class as her teacher talks very fast. She asks her teacher if he could print out the slides so she can review them after class. Would this be a reasonable accommodation?
Yes. Fiona has a learning disability and doesn't learn at the same pace as her peers. It would not be unreasonable for her to ask for the slides after class.
Name something you personally need to be safe, something you need to be healthy, and something you need to be successful.
Safe examples: headphones, medication, glasses
Healthy examples: rest, food, breaks
Successful examples: schedules, visuals
Name the 5 conversation skills we worked on (100 points for each correct skill)
1. Physical space & body language
2. Eye contact
3. Volume & tone
4. Listen & take turns
5. Stay on topic
Name some advantages of disclosing your disability
Allows you to receive accommodations, provides you the freedom to communicate your needs, increases your confidence
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act