Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
100
Who should you talk to if you need help at school?
Who are Teachers, Counselors, Principals?
100
What is the term for the things that can make it easier for you to learn?
What are accommodations?
100
When can you ask for accommodations?
When you need help or when you're having difficulty with your work?
100
Where can you ask for accommodations?
Where is your classroom or school?
100
Why is it important to speak up for yourself in school?
To get the help you need.
200
Who can help you if you don't understand something?
Who are Teachers, Counselors, Parents, Coaches, Classmates?
200
What is the term for knowing what you need and being able to ask for it?
What is asking your teacher for an accommodation?
200
When should you start practicing self-advocacy?
What is Everyday, including today! Start speaking up for your needs.
200
Where should you go to find resources to help you advocate for yourself?
What is online resources like askjan.org to see information about my disability and accommodations that can help me?
200
Why should you understand your own learning style when advocating for accommodations?
Because everyone learns different!
300
Who should you tell if you are feeling sad or upset?
Who are Friends, Teachers, Parents, Guardians, Coaches, or Someone I trust?
300
What is the term for writing or typing out your thoughts instead of speaking?
What is alternative communication?
300
When could you use extra time?
On tests & school assignments.
300
Where can students go to discuss their accommodation needs with teachers?
What is the classroom or meeting room during a scheduled meeting or when it is convenient for my teacher?
300
Why do I get accommodations?
Because it is my right to receive help.
400
Who are the people who can assist with accommodations?
Who are teachers, parents, or school staff?
400
What can you do if you're having trouble seeing the board?
What is asking for a visual aid or sitting closer to the board?
400
When can you ask for help understanding your accommodations?
What is anytime you have questions or need something explained?
400
Where can I get accommodations other than school?
What is my job?
400
Why do I need to advocate for my accommodations after high school?
So I can get help after high school, whether its at my job or post secondary school.
500
Who determines the accommodations a student needs?
Who is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team?
500
What can you do if you're having trouble reading an assignment?
What is asking for read aloud or an audio tape/link?
500
When can you talk to someone if you feel like your accommodations are not being followed?
What is anytime you need assistance or support?
500
Where can I go to get help/accommodations in post secondary school?
What is The disability resource center.
500
Why is it important to self advocate?
So I can be responsible for my own life and the directions it goes.