Self-Advocacy
What does self mean?
you
You are at a friend‘s house and are thirsty. How would you self-advocate your need in this situation?
a) wait til you get home to drink
b) ask your friend for something to drink
c) go outside and play
b) ask your friend for something to drink
You are in an elevator and waiting to exit the door on your floor, but someone is in your way. How would you self- advocate in this situation?
a) nicely ask the person to move out of the way
b) push the person away
c) wait until the other person leaves on their floor.
a) nicely ask the person to move out of the way
You are at home and want something to eat. How can you self-advocate?
a) drink some water
b) ask someone at home to help make food
c) take a nap
b) ask someone at home to help make food
You need help turning on the oven at home. Who would be the best to assist you solve the problem?
a) your parents
b) friend who is at home
c)a mechanic
a) your parents
What does advocacy or advocate mean?
To speak up for yourself or others.
You are a student at a new school and don't know where the cafeteria is at the high school. How would you self- advocate in this situation?
a) skip lunch for today
b) have lunch in the classroom
c) ask a fellow student or teacher where the cafeteria is.
c) ask a fellow student or teacher where the cafeteria is.
You enter a fully packed elevator. You cannot reach the area where the buttons are located. What should you do?
a) what until everyone leaves
b) ask another passenger for help to press the button
c)yell out the floor you need
b) ask another passenger for help to press the button
You are washing dishes at home but can not find the soap and dish cloth. How can you self- advocate?
a) ask someone at home to help you find the supplies
b) give up and watch tv
c) leave the dishes for someone else.
a) ask someone at home to help you find the supplies
You are at school and cut your fingers in art class. Who would be the best to assist you solve the problem?
a) janitor
b) student
c) classroom teacher
c) classroom teacher
Who should know how to self advocate?
Everyone
You have an assignment from class but do not understand the directions. How would you self-advocate in this situation?
a) talk to the teacher and ask for help
b) just try doing it by yourself
c) have a friend do the assignment for you
a) talk to the teacher and ask for help
A person is in a wheelchair. They are having difficulty making into the door of the elevator. How can they self-advocate?
a) try again and again
b) ask others to assistance
c) just go home
b) ask others to assistance
You are at home doing homework on your computer. All of a sudden the internet goes out. What should you do?
a) skip the assignment
b) ask you mom to make food
c) tell an adult you need help with the internet
c) tell an adult you need help with the internet
You are at the grocery store and your grandmother requires motorized scooter with a basket to shop. Who would be the best to assist you solve the problem?
a) an employee of the store
b) the man standing outside
c) customer
a) an employee of the store
How can you gain more self-advocacy skills?
Know what is important to you.
You went to the doctor after hurting your leg. The doctor tell you that you cannot lift any heavy items. You have to work at the grocery store today and your job is to stock the shelves with heavy items. How would you self advocate in this situation?
a) do your job like always
b) call in sick
c) talk to your supervisor and tell them of the situation.
c) talk to your supervisor and tell them of the situation.
You are in an elevator alone when it suddenly stops. How can you self- advocate for yourself in this situation?
a) stay quiet and have a seat
b) yell in anger and hit the door
c) use your phone or the emergency button to ask foe help
c) use your phone or the emergency button to ask foe help
You at home watching a movie with your family. You can not hear the movie because everyone is talking. How can you self- advocate in this situation?
a) yell at everyone to "Be quiet"
b) walk away and watch something on your Ipad
c) ask other to "be quiet nicely" or Ask them to turn the volume up
c) ask other to "be quiet nicely" or Ask them to turn the volume up
You have just had your wallet stolen from person in the park. They were quick and got away. Who would be best to assist you solve the problem?
a) firefighter
b)police
c) friends
b)police
What is Self- advocacy?
Learning how to speak up for yourself and make your own decisions about your life
Learning how to get information so that you can understand things that are of interest to you
Knowing your rights and responsibilities
Problem Solving - Listening and Learning
Reaching out to others when you need help and friendship
Learning about Self-Determination
You recently interviewed and were hired for a job at grocery store. However, the interviewer never told you when you would start or any other information to get you ready to start the new job. What would you do?
a) wait until they contact you
b) contact them and politely ask for more information about your start date
c) find another job
b) contact them and politely ask for more information about your start date
You are in the mall. You want to go to the 2nd floor to visit a store but don't know where the elevators are. How can you self-advocate in this situation?
a) go home
b) ask your teacher about your upcoming text
c) find a mall employee and ask for help
c) find a mall employee and ask for help
At home everyone likes to play xbox. You want to join them but don't know how to play. How can you self-advocate in this situation?
a) take the controls from them
b) just watch them play
c) ask someone to teach you how to play
c) ask someone to teach you how to play
You got a worksheet for homework but the print is too small for you to read. Who would be the best to assist you solve the problem?
a) Principal
b) Your teacher
c) your friends
b) Your teacher