Self-Advocacy
Self-Advocacy means....
Speaking up for yourself
Self determination involves setting ____ for yourself.
Goals
True or False: Millions of Americans have a disability
True: According to the CDC 1 in 4 adults (roughly 25% of the US population) have a disability. 49.7 million as of the 2019 Census.
What does disclosure mean?
To inform or make information known.
Knowing yourself is also called being____
Self Aware
Being a self-advocate means understanding your ____ and responsibilities
Rights
Something that we can accomplish quickly. Maybe in a day or week.
Short Term Goal
What is a visible disability?
A disability that a person can see. A person who uses a wheelchair or cane.
Do you have to disclose your disability to your employer?
No
A change to make work, school, transportation more accessible to you is called...
Accommodation
To be a good self-advocate you should know your ____ and dislikes.
Likes
Something that may take months or years to accomplish.
Long term Goal
What is an invisible disability?
A disability that we cannot see - ADHD, learning disability, emotional disability, etc.
When disclosing your disability, who do you need to speak with?
Human Resources or your boss.
What are values?
Things that are important to you. Example: respect, honesty
To be a good self-advocate you should know your strengths and ____
Weaknesses
What do we call the challenges or "bumps in the road" when trying to reach our goal?
Barriers
True or False: It is okay to have both positive and negative thoughts about your disability.
True! Identifying as having a disability is a unique process to you and can change day by day.
True or false: I should disclose to the person interviewing me that I have a disability
FALSE
What is a comfort zone?
A place where you feel at ease. No stress
When self-advocating, what style of communication do we want to use?
Assertive communication! Being clear and direct
What are supports in goal setting?
People who can help you reach your goal
What is Ableism
A form of prejudice or discrimination against people with disabilities.
What is the main reason people choose to disclose their disability?
To receive an accommodation
What is discrimination?
Unfair treatment based on prejudice or beliefs