Scenarios
When is it most appropriate to self-advocate?
a) your boss calls you in to a meeting to discuss an unexcused absence
b) you are in a meeting with a large group of people and feel that your voice is not being heard
c) a coworker is consistently praising your work ethic to other employees to encourage them
b) you are in a meeting with a large group of people and feel that your voice is not being heard
What does ADA stand for:
a) American Disclosure Association
b) Association Department of Americans
c) American Disability Act
c) American Disability Act
what is an example of a reasonable accomodation?
-extra time
-modified tasks
-access to breaks
-access to assistive technology
-alternate format for tasks/instructions
-ect.
Define Assertive communication:
Assertive communication means standing up for yourself and your beliefs in a professional, and kind manor.
What does Self-Advocacy mean?
Self-advocacy is the ability to understand, communicate, and assert your own needs, rights, and preferences to make informed decisions and influence your life.
When is it most appropriate to say no?
a) your boss asks you to complete a task you find boring or challenging
b) a coworker is being 'annoying' and you don't want to help them
c) when an employee or your boss is putting you in an unsafe situation at work
c) when an employee or your boss is putting you in an unsafe situation at work
When do I have to disclose?
a) NEVER
b) during an interview
c) once hired for the position
a) NEVER
*Remember: no one is required to disclose their disability information, but it is necessary to request any sort of job accommodation*
What is an undue hardship?
a) a reasonable request to make to an employer
b) an unreasonably, timely, or costly request that an employer is not obligated to fulfill
c) a complaint made from an employee to an employer
b) an unreasonably, timely, or costly request that an employer is not obligated to fulfill
what is the difference between aggressive behavior and assertive behavior?
aggressive: not polite, not appropriate for work, tends to cause problems with employees and management, yelling, cussing, intimidating, ect.
assertive: polite, respectful, compromising, being kind, conversational tone, most effective
why are natural supports important to have at work?
Natural supports are built‑in workplace resources, routines, and relationships that help employees—especially those with disabilities—perform their jobs effectively and feel included.
Mia is diagnosed with ADHD and was recently hired as a receptionist at an animal hospital. Mia knows that she will require at least a 5 min break every few hours to walk around and release pent up energy. What should Mia do?
a) wait it out and hope that the symptoms of ADHD go away
b) demand that her boss gives her at least a 15 min break every hour
c) politely ask her boss in a private meeting for an accommodation to take a short break every so often
c) politely ask her boss in a private meeting for an accommodation to take a short break every so often
What should I bring to my disclosure meeting?
a) just myself!
b) a list of complaints for my boss
c) only my medical documentation, then leave the meeting
d) my medical documentation, a list of accommodations, any questions I may have, a notebook and pen to write with
d) my medical documentation, a list of accommodations, any questions I may have, a notebook and pen to write with
what is the most appropriate accommodation for someone struggling with attention and focus?
a) access to frequent breaks
b) a wheelchair entrance
c) a modified work schedule
d) check-ins to make sure the employee is on task
d) check-ins to make sure the employee is on task
Bella has a disciplinary meeting at work today. Bella has a passive communication style. How might Bella respond to criticism?
a) yell at her boss and storm out of the office
b) nod along and show an understanding of behaviors and patterns she needs to work on
c) avoid eye contact, speak in a low whisper, and constantly asking for tissues to dry her eyes
c) avoid eye contact, speak in a low whisper, and constantly asking for tissues to dry her eyes
what can I do if I am being discriminated against at work?
a) nothing
b) yell at the person discriminating against me
c) document the incidents, raise the issue with your employer, and seek advice or legal support if necessary.
c) document the incidents, raise the issue with your employer, and seek advice or legal support if necessary.
Gary has great support systems in his life outside of work, like his hunting buddy Derek, his wife who is a nurse, and his grandpa who mentored him to become a carpenter. Gary is stuck on who to rely on as a natural support at work, should he choose:
a) Bethany who works at the front desk and constantly gossips about others
b) Bill, his coworker who goes hunting on the weekends and is always willing to help Gary out
c) Lary, his boss who complains about his work ethic and speed
b) Bill, his coworker who goes hunting on the weekends and is always willing to help Gary out
How should I dress for my disclosure meeting?
a) normal work clothes
b) a dress or a suit
c) pajamas and slippers
a) normal work clothes
Can I request an accommodation if I have not yet disclosed?
a)yes
b)no
b)no
Which style of communication is most appropriate for work?
a) assertive
b) aggressive
c) passive
a) assertive
What are the symptoms brought on by MY disability:
-struggles with memory
-headaches
-mood changes or swings
-difficulty sleeping or excessive sleeping
-troubles with reading/writing
-ect.
Martha works for a local grocery store bagging online orders. Martha has arthritis and often struggles to move as quickly as her coworkers. Martha discloses this information to her boss but does not provide medical documentation to back up her symptoms. Martha's boss accuses her of faking her condition and she is fired. What is the root of Martha's problem?
a) she has arthritis
b) her boss does not believe her
c) she did not provide the proper medical documentation
c) she did not provide the proper medical documentation
Am I protected under the ADA if I were to disclose at a company with 15 or fewer employees?
a) yes
b) no
b) no
when is it most appropriate to make an accommodation request?
a) prior to disclosing
b) months after I have disclosed
c) during the disclosure meeting
c) during the disclosure meeting
Which style of communication should you NEVER use at work?
a) aggressive
b) passive
c) assertive
a) aggressive
What are some accommodations that may be able to help me on the job?
-any examples provided