Advocacy or
Self-Advocacy
Self-Advocacy
A union representative working to get better wages, safer conditions and better policies for its employees
What is advocacy
What does the ADA stand for?
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act
Jackie knows that she has a problem if she does not sit toward the front of the room. Her teacher has given her a seat in the back of the room and it is difficult for her to see. How do she advocate for herself in a mature, socially acceptable way?
True or false, self advocacy is a basic right?
A student requesting extra time to take their test because they take longer to read the questions
What is self-advocacy
What term refers to a significant limitation in a person's ability to perform major life activities such as learning or caring for ones self
What is disability
Phil knows that he is allowed to have extra time to complete math tests, or that he can take them in the Learning Lab. He failed his latest math test, because he didn't go for the extra time. How can he advocate for himself in a mature, socially acceptable way?
What is let the teacher know ahead of time that he will need to go to his alternative space to finish his test.
What is true.
A patient asking for a second opinion when being diagnosed with an ailment
The ADA requires this type of assistance for employees with disabilities to help them complete job task, use adaptive technology, specialized furniture or flexible work schedules
What is reasonable accomodations
Maria has a part-time job at the movie theatre. Even though her boss knows that she has school, he put her on the schedule to work before 3:00 PM on a weekday. Maria doesn't want to lose her job. How can she advocate for herself and make her boss understand that she can't work those hours, but she still wants to work.
What is ask to speak to her boss and explain that 3:00 is an unreasonable time to make it to the movie theater as she is just getting out of school and the earliest she could be there is 3:30.
True or false, every company is required to have visible documentation listing human rights to its employees
What is true.
Animal rights activist working to end illegal animal breeding practices
The ADA mandates that these places be accessible to people with disabilities, like restaurants, stores and hotels
What is public accommodations
Jared was late to soccer practice because he had to pick his little brother up from school and walk him home. The coach is angry that Jared is late. Jared doesn't want to miss out on playing time. How can he advocate for himself in a mature, socially acceptable way?
What is explain the situation to his coach and if his coach still does not understand he could bring in other supports to help him like his parents.
True or false you are not allowed to advocate for yourself to your bosses or superiors at your workplace
What is false.
Saying "no" to invitations or request that do not align with values.
What is self-advocacy
This term refers to determining if an individual with a disability can perform the essential duties of the job, even with accommodations
What is essential functions or job qualifications
Jenna is working on a group project, the others in the group are goofing off. Jenna doesn't want to tattle on them but she doesn't want to get a bad grade either, what should she do?
What is ask them to start helping, or delegate the work better and if they still do not contribute she should definitely bring it to the teachers attention.
What is true