Self-Advocacy
Self-Advocacy means:
-Speaking up for yourself OR...
-Being shy and humble.
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 tell information about something OR...
To keep something super secret.
To inform or make information known.
Knowing yourself is also called being____
Fabulous OR...
Self Aware
Self Aware
Being a self-advocate means understanding your ____ and responsibilities
Rights? Or...
Dog barksRights
Something that we can accomplish quickly. Maybe in a day or week.
Short term goal Or...
Long term goal
Short Term Goal
What is a visible disability?
A disability you can see. OR...
A disability that is hidden
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?
Yes OR...
No
No
A change to make work, school, transportation more accessible to you is called...
Accommodation OR...
Restriction
Accommodation
To be a good self-advocate you should know your ____ and dislikes.
Likes
Something that may take months or years to accomplish.
Short term goal OR...
Long term goal
Long term Goal
What is an invisible disability?
A disability that you cannot see.
Something the Invisible Man struggles with
A disability that we cannot see - ADHD, learning disability, emotional disability, etc.
When disclosing your disability, who do you need to speak with?
Santa Claus OR...
Human Resources or your boss.
Human Resources or your boss.
What are values?
Things that we find irritating and yucky OR...
Things that are important to you. Example: respect, honesty, family
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?
Jetpacks Or...Barriers
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.
I should disclose to the person interviewing me that I have a disability
True OR...
Only in certain cases
Only in certain cases
What is a comfort zone?
A place featured in the movie Top Gun OR...
A place where you feel at ease. No stress
A place where you feel at ease. No stress
When self-advocating, what style of communication do we want to use?
Assertive communication (Clear and direct).
Hints and riddles.
Assertive communication! Being clear and direct
What are supports in goal setting?
People who can help me with my goals. OR...
Crutches made out of marshmallows
People who can help you reach your goal
What is Ableism
A form of prejudice or discrimination against people with disabilities. OR...
Worshiping Abe Lincoln as a God of the Universe!
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 OR...
So they can get free food at restaurants
To receive an accommodation
What is discrimination?
A thumbs up from your favorite teacher OR...
Unfair treatment based on prejudice or beliefs
Unfair treatment based on prejudice or beliefs