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DISABILITY HISTORY
PYD AND ITS PROGRAMS
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AT THE END OF FOUR YEARS OF COLLEGE, UPON COMPLETION OF ALL COURSEWORK, ONE WILL EARN A __________ DEGREE.
WHAT IS A BACHELOR'S?
(ALSO ACCEPTABLE: BA, BS)
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THIS IS A ONE-PAGE DOCUMENT WHICH HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER, INCLUDING EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS.
WHAT IS A RESUME?
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THIS GROUNDBREAKING PIECE OF LEGISLATION WAS SIGNED INTO LAW ON JULY 26, 1990 BY PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH.
WHAT IS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)?
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THE PROGRAM WHICH MEETS SEASONALLY AND ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN AND PRACTICE ACTING, IMPROV, MUSIC, CHOREOGRAPHY, AND OTHER PERFORMING ARTS.
WHAT IS ACCESS TO THEATER (ATT)?
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AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SEMESTER, EVERY PROFESSOR WILL GIVE YOU A _________ FOR EACH COURSE, WHICH DESCRIBES ALL YOUR ASSIGNMENTS AND GIVES THEIR DUE DATES.
WHAT IS A SYLLABUS?
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SPECIFIC TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE WHICH ALLOW YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR WORK RELATED TASKS, CAN BE TAUGHT ON THE JOB, AND ARE QUANTIFIABLE ARE ________ SKILLS.
WHAT ARE HARD SKILLS?
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THIS FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT, WHO SERVED FROM 1933-1945 WAS PARALYZED BY POLIO IN 1921 AND USED A WHEELCHAIR THROUGHOUT THE REST OF HIS LIFE THOUGH HE TRIED TO HIDE HIS DISABILITY FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
WHO IS FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (FDR)?
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THIS PROGRAM MATCHES YOUTH PARTICIPANTS ONE-ON-ONE WITH A GUIDED FRIEND AND ROLE MODEL FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR.
WHAT IS THE MENTOR PROGRAM?
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THIS IS WHERE YOU GO ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS TO SELF-IDENTIFY A DISABILITY AND REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS.
WHAT IS THE ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES OFFICE?
(ALSO ACCEPTABLE: DISABILITY RESOURCES CENTER)
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_______ SKILLS ARE NOT QUANTIFIABLE; THEY CAN BE APPLIED TO A JOB BUT ARE NOT EASY TO TEACH ON THE JOB AND ARE OFTEN PEOPLE-FOCUSED.
WHAT ARE SOFT SKILLS?
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DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVISTS OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING SECOND GRADER JENNIFER KEELAN, SHED THEIR WHEELCHAIRS AND CRUTCHES AND "CRAWL"ED UP THE 100 STEPS OF THIS BUILDING IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON MARCH 12, 1990, IN WHAT IS SEEN AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CATALYSTS FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE ADA.
WHAT IS THE U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING?
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WHEN YOU NEED HELP WITH A RESUME, ARE INTERESTED IN JOB-SHADOW OPPORTUNITIES, WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT INTERNSHIP AND JOB PLACEMENT RESOURCES, AND WANT ON-THE-JOB-EXPERIENCE, YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MANY SERVICES OFFERED BY THIS PROGRAM.
WHAT IS CAREER READINESS (CR)?
800
THIS IS HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD ACTIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS DURING COLLEGE.
WHAT IS EACH SEMESTER?
800
THIS IS A WRITTEN STATEMENT SUBMITTED WITH YOUR JOB APPLICATION AND RESUME WHICH INTRODUCES YOURSELF AND EXPLAINS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS RELATED TO THE JOB FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.
WHAT IS A COVER LETTER?
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THIS PROTEST BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 1977 IN CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WHEN DISABILITY ACTIVISTS OCCUPIED FEDERAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE (HEW) OFFICES TO DEMAND THE ISSUANCE OF LONG DELAYED REGULATIONS REGARDING A SECTION OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973. THE LONGEST OCCUPATION, LASTING 25 DAYS, TOOK PLACE IN SAN FRANCISCO.
WHAT WAS THE 504 SIT-IN?
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THIS PROGRAM, WHICH TYPICALLY TAKES PLACE AT THE END OF JUNE, IS A ONE-WEEK LONG CONFERENCE THAT GIVES PARTICIPANTS A CRASH COURSE IN SELF-ADVOCACY, CAREER READINESS, COLLEGE PREP, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.
WHAT IS THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM (YLF)?
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THIS IS THE FORM YOU FILL OUT EVERY YEAR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR COLLEGE TO SEE WHICH GRANTS AND LOANS FOR WHICH YOU QUALIFY.
WHAT IS THE FAFSA? (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID)
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THIS IS A CONVERSATION/MEETING BETWEEN AN EMPLOYER AND A JOB-SEEKER TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE THE RIGHT FIT FOR THE POSITION. IT CAN BE IN PERSON, THROUGH VIDEO, OR OVER THE PHONE. IT CAN BE ONE-ON-ONE OR IN A GROUP SETTING.
WHAT IS AN INTERVIEW?
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THIS DISABILITY RIGHTS LEADER HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE MOVEMENT SINCE SHE FIRST ATTENDED CAMP JENED WHEN SHE WAS 9. SHE SUED THE NY BOARD OF EDUCATION WHEN THEY DENIED HER TEACHING CERTIFICATION IN 1970, WAS A MAIN ORGANIZER OF THE 504 SIT INS, AND HAS SERVED IN TWO PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATIONS.
WHO IS JUDY HEUMANN?
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PYD WAS FOUNDED BY REGINA SNOWDEN IN THIS YEAR; FIVE YEARS BEFORE THE PASSAGE OF THE ADA
WHAT IS 1985?