Self Advocacy
What is self advocacy?
To communicate your needs, to stand up for yourself and to make decisions about your future
What do you need to fill out to get a job?
A job application
What do you use to remove snow?
A snow shovel
What is a salary?
The money you are paid for working
What sport do you hit a ball with a racket?
Tennis
Name a place where self advocacy can help you?
At work, at school, and at home
What type of job application can you fill out?
A paper one or one online
What does a chef use to chop vegetables?
A knife
What is the person called who comes to a store to buy something?
A customer
What sport do you throw a ball into a basket?
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Basketball
When advocating for yourself, you are taking care of who?
Taking care of yourself and your needs.
What is a section on a job application?
Personal, education, work history, references
What does a carpenter use when building with nails and wood?
A hammer
When you work seasonal job, do you work all year?
No only for a particular season or several months a year
What sport do you hit a ball with a bat?
Baseball
True or False
The cashier charged you too much at the store, and you letting her know is advocating for yourself.
True
Who could you use as a reference?
A boss from prior job, a job coach, a teacher, a coach, a religious leader
What do you use to sweep the floor?
A broom
What is a strength?
Skills or tasks that someone does well
What sport do you kick a ball with your feet and cannot use your hands to touch the ball?
Soccer
True or False
While at work, you do not understand the task assigned and you not asking and not working is advocating for yourself.
False
What should you use to fill out your paper application?
A black or blue pen
What does a painter use to paint the walls of a house?
A paint brush
What is a budget?
A plan for your money
What is a sport where you get in the water and race in lanes?
Swimming