Definitions
Disability awareness and MA agencies
Laws
IEP
Transition
100
being aware of yourself
What is self-awareness
100

this agencies provides disability support services to students and adults with developmental disabilities

What is the Department of Development Services (DDS?)

100

law that requires schools to provide services for students with disabilities

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

100
a document that describes your strengths, needs, goals and special education services
What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
100

a plan that states what you will do after high school

What is a transition plan

200
knowing what you need and how to ask for it
What is self-advocacy
200

This agency helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to employment 

What is Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)?

200

law that supports adults with disabilities (access to reasonable accommodations and prevent discrimination)

What is the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

200
how often an IEP must be reviewed
What is annually
200

another word for "after high school"

What is post-secondary

300
something that makes it hard for you to learn, walk, talk, see, hear
What is a disability
300

This state agency provides supports to people with mental health disorders.

what is Department of Mental Health (DMH)?

300

This law prevents discrimination and allows individuals (students and adults) with accommodations (hint: section____)

Rehabilitiation Act (section 504 )

300

the age that transition services must included in the IEP

What is 14-16 years old?

300

True or False: Legal guardianship is the only option to provide support once a student turns 18.

what is false? there are many form and alternatives to guardianship.

400
visual, auditor, tactile
What are the three learning styles
400
telling your teachers or employer your disability
What is disability disclosure
400

law that provides accommodations to adults with disabilities at work

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

400

true or false: students should not be included in their IEP meeting

what is false? Student should be invited to attend their IEP meeting starting at age 14

400

if a student does not pass MCAS and is not taking their diploma, what are they graduating with?

A certificate of completion 

500
taking control and being responsible for one's life
What is self-determination
500

True or False: Student must acknowledge their disability to participate in services.

what is false?

500

this law requires schools to make a transition plan 2 years before a students with a disability graduates high school

What is the Turning 22 law (Ch 688)

500

An IEP is required for students with disabilities needing services in school , under what law?

What is the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA)

500

College is the only post-secondary education option for students with disabilities.

what is false?

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