Self Advocacy
Braille on signs in a workplace is not necessary!
True or False
False
What is ADA?
Americans with Disability Act
Why is problem solving apart of the educate curriculum at the Academy?
Problem solving helps us fix problems so we can reach our goals.
What is self determination?
Skills I need to be able to make good decisions and improve what I need in life.
What are some examples of work accommodations?
Height adjustable desks for wheelchairs
Stool for someone who can’t stand for long periods
Modified break schedule
Visual or written task lists
Speech-to-text softwar
What is Self advocacy?
Communicating my thoughts, wants and needs to others.
What does ADA apply to?
Employment
State and local government
Places of public accommodation
Transportation
Telecommunication services
What happens when we resolve problems when we are clear and calm?
We make better decisions, think more clearly and improve our communication.
Who can help me if I don't want to be self determined to reach my goals?
No one. I have to take responsibility for myself by focusing, trying new me activities to help me reach my goals.
What are the pros of disclosing a disability at my job interview?
ensure you work at a disability-friendly workplace, you can gain accommodations during the interview, may explain differences they observe during the interview
How does self advocacy help me in my daily life?
It empowers me and helps me to take control of my own life.
What is the terms IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
There are 9 skills we cover in the Academy. What number skill is Problem Solving?
6
**Daily Double**Double What are the three types of self determination?
Autonomy, competence and relatedness
What are the pros of stating my disability at the start of a new job?
This may help my supervisor understand me better, and I can get help with accommodations
How does self advocacy help me at work?
When I need help on tasks, discussing scheduling conflicts and asking for specific accommodations.
What does IDEA mean to people with disabilities?
1-Everyone can attend public school for free
2-children with disabilities have to be included with the rest of the school as much as possible
3-IEPS added in 1990
Is Problem Solving a calm only skill or a All the time skill?
Calm Only Skill
What kind of job I want to have, where I want to live and who I want to live with. As well as what I spend my money on and who I am friends with
What can happen if you wait to long to disclose a disability at your workplace?
You could start to have major problems and then it could be too late to keep your job.
What are the three parts of Self Advocacy?
Know yourself, Know your needs, know how to get what you need
What is section 504
1-Part of rehabilitation Act of 1973
2-Government buildings like libraries and schools have to be accessible to people with disabilities
What are effective tips for problem solving?
1-Write it down
2-Talk it out
3-Take a break
4-Be Creative
Eddie has been uncertain about what he wants to do for his long term goals. So he decides to start networking in his community and seeking support. Is Eddie practicing self determination? Why or Why not?
Eddie is practicing self determination because he is taking the time to make those hard decisions and get out of his comfort zone to make things happen for himself.
What can happen if I wait to disclose a disability once problems start to arise?
You may have already gotten into trouble at work, it might take more time/experimentation to find an accommodation that works, you might not be able to tell when problems start happening