Know Your Rights! (ADA)
This federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
You should make an accommodation request to this person, typically, though it can be done with HR.
Who is the supervisor/manager?
True or False: You are legally required to disclose your disability on your application.
What is False?
You walk into the break room and a coworker introduces themselves to you. You respond politely and ask their name. This shows this important skill.
What is friendliness (or making a good first impression)?
This form verifies your identity and legal ability to work in the United States.
What is an I-9?
The ADA requires employers to provide this to enable a qualified individual with a disability to work.
What is a reasonable accommodation?
True or False: You must use the word "ADA" or "accommodation" when requesting help.
What is False? (You just need to explain the limitation)
This is the best time to disclose a disability if you know you need an accommodation for the job to start.
What is after a job offer is made?
Your manager gives you instructions for a task, but you’re not sure what to do. What should you do?
What is ask a follow-up question for clarification?
This document tells your employer how much tax to withhold from your paycheck.
What is a W-4 form?
This is the term for an employer action that would require "significant difficulty or expense" and thus, is not required.
What is an undue hardship?
This type of accommodation involves breaking down large tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
What is a "chunking" or "task checklist" approach?
This is the main reason why a person with a disability chooses to disclose their status.
What is to request reasonable accommodations?
A coworker is eating lunch at a table you’d like to join. You wait for an invitation instead of interrupting. This demonstrates this workplace behavior.
What is respect (or social awareness)?
This document explains the rules, expectations, and policies of the workplace.
What is an employee handbook?
True or False: An employer can refuse to hire you solely because you have a disability.
What is False?
If you need a screen reader or alternative keyboard, this is the first step you should take.
What is asking HR or your supervisor if the system is compatible?
If you choose to disclose, you should frame it in this way, focusing on these two elements.
What is focusing on job abilities and required supports?
A customer asks a question about a product you haven’t learned about yet. How do you respond?
Politely tell them you’ll find someone who can help or direct them to the right person.
This form allows your paycheck to be deposited directly into your bank account.
What is a direct deposit form?
Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in this specific area.
What is employment?
True or False: An employer has the right to see your full medical records when you ask for an accommodation.
What is False? (They only need to know how the disability affects job duties)
This person can help you practice disclosing your disability to an employer and advocate for you.
Who is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or Employment Specailist?
During a team meeting, someone shares an idea you don’t agree with. What’s the best way to respond?
Listen respectfully, and if appropriate, share your thoughts politely.
This type of paperwork asks for your personal details like address, phone number, and emergency contacts.
What is an employee information form?