Accessibility on Campus
What building is Office of Disabilities Services (ODS) located?
LBJ Student Center
(Room 5-5.1)
Discrimination, oppression, or devaluation of people who have a physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disability.
What is Ableism?
All individuals with disabilities rely on others for assistance in everyday activities.
False
How many elevators are in Centennial hall?
2
The artificial performance of social behaviors that are seen as more socially acceptable in a neurotypical society.
What is masking?
A person that suffers from PTSD has a disability.
Where can you report accessibility concerns?
When an non-disabled person gives unsolicited advice or condescending explanation to a person with a disability.
What is ablesplaining?
TXST offers multiple forms of text for course material. (E-text, Braille, large print, physical text, etc.)
True
How many diability organizations does TXST have?
4
(PAWS for POTS, Advocates for Neurodivergence at TXST, Bobcat C.A.R.E Mental health advocates, & Smooth Movers)
A communication approach which puts the person before their disability, when referring to them.
What is the People-first approach?
Disability is rare.
False
(More than 1 in 4 adults)
How long does it take a person who uses a wheelchair to travel from Alkek to Centennial hall vs. someone walking?
Walking Route: ~5 minutes
Accessible Route: ~7+ minutes
A model that acknowledges cultural, social, and political barriers that contribute to constructing disability
What is the Social model of disability?
Using person-first language (e.g., ‘person with a disability’) is always preferred.
False