Disabilities in the Workplace
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibit?
A. Employers treating people with disabilities as inferior
B. Providing personal items like hearing aids
C. Lowering the quality of products
D. Offering verbal responses instead of written
A. Employers treating people with disabilities as inferior
Our basic human rights are expected to be protected by who?
*Hint - They govern a nation or state.
Our government
(Grey) What should you do with strategies that have worked for you in the past?
Continue to use them.
List at least 2 common causes of kitchen fires related to cooking areas?
•Unattended Cooking
•Grease Buildup
•Flammable Objects near Stove
What is the difference between equality and equity?
A. Equality treats everyone the same; equity provides specific resources
B. Equality provides specific resources; equity treats everyone the same
C. Equality and equity are the same
D. Equality focuses on personal items; equity focuses on service quality
A. Equality treats everyone the same; equity provides specific resources
True or False?
You have to EARN human rights.
FALSE
Human rights are the rights we as humans are born with simply because we are human.
(Grey) What is a place where you can advocate for yourself?
At the doctor's office
Pouring water to get rid of a fire will always work for all types of fires.
True or False?
FALSE
Pouring water on a grease fire causes it to spread.
Pouring water on a electrical fire could cause electrocution.
What is an example of executive functioning/time management support?
A. Lowering the quality of service
B. Dividing large assignments into smaller tasks
C. Allowing an advocate at performance reviews
D. Providing personal items like glasses
B. Dividing large assignments into smaller tasks
True or False?
You have the right to remain silent if you are arrested?
TRUE
You have the right to remain silent. If you wish to exercise this right, say so out loud.
(Purple) Which act applies after K-12 schooling?
ADA
When you put something on the stove to cook it is okay to walk away and watch a movie while you wait.
True or False?
False
One of the common causes of kitchen fires is due to people not watching their food while cooking.
True or False?
The Human Resources department is responsible for calculating and managing the budget of the business?
False
Human Resources is responsible for all things worker related (Hiring, administration, training of personnel, etc.)
True or False?
Getting charged with a felony could affect your chances of getting a job in the future.
TRUE
Employers can look into your criminal history through a background check during the hiring process. They may not hire you based on what they find (including misdemeanors and felonies).
A human resources department is responsible for finding, hiring, training, and supporting new employees.
True or False?
True
You can put thin metals like aluminum foil in the microwave.
True or False?
False
What are 2 things your boss is not required to do when providing accommodations?
They are not required to:
-Lower quality of their product or services
-Provided personal assistive devices (hearing aids, glasses, etc.)
List at least 2 examples of some of our human rights.
1. The right to free education
2. Right to receive medical care
3. Right to life, survival, and development
(Red) Which of the following is NOT a disability category under the IDEA.
a. Broken fingernail
b. Emotional Disturbance
c. Visual Impairment
d. Deaf-Blindness
Broken fingernail
It’s important to unplug your appliances when they’re not in use to prevent ___________?
Overheating or electrical fire