Accommodations
What is a workplace accommodation?
A change or support that helps an employee do their job successfully.
Name one personal strength you use in school.
Answers vary — examples: being kind, focused, good listener, organized.
What does “self-advocacy” mean?
Speaking up for yourself and your needs in a positive way.
What should you wear to a job interview?
Clean, neat, and professional clothing.
You arrive at work and realize you forgot your uniform shirt. What should you do?
Tell your supervisor right away and ask what to do.
Give one example of a physical accommodation.
Examples: ramps, accessible restrooms, special seating, modified tools
What can you do if your teacher doesn’t understand your request?
Try explaining in a different way or ask another adult for support.
True or False — Self-advocacy only means asking for help.
False — it also means knowing yourself and being responsible for your actions.
Who do you talk to if you’re unsure how to do a task?
Your supervisor or manager.
Speaking up for your needs in a respectful way is called ______.
self-advocacy
What accommodation could help someone who forgets steps in a task?
Visual schedules or written checklists.
True or False — It’s okay to advocate by yelling if you’re frustrated.
False — Always use calm and respectful communication.
What’s a respectful way to ask for help?
“Can you please explain that again?” or “I need some help with this.”
What should you do if you make a mistake on the job?
Tell your supervisor and try to fix it.
What should you do if you finish your job early?
A) Sit and wait
B) Ask your supervisor for another task
C) Leave early
B) Ask your supervisor for another task
Why is self-advocacy important at work?
It helps you communicate your needs and work more independently.
You get frustrated and need a break. What can you say?
“I need a short break to calm down, please.”
Why is it important to know your learning style?
It helps you understand how you learn best and ask for the right supports.
What does “positive attitude” mean?
Being friendly, cooperative, and willing to learn.
True or False — Bringing your pet lizard to an interview shows confidence.
False. Save your lizard stories for after you get the job! 🦎
What kind of professional helps people learn job skills and supports them at work?
A job coach
True or False — You are the most important member of your support team.
True — because self-advocacy starts with you!
What are the 3 parts of a good self-advocacy statement?
Say what you need, why you need it, and how it will help you.
What is one way to show good listening skills?
Make eye contact and don’t interrupt.
What’s the number one rule of work readiness?
Show up and work hard