Voting
What does it mean to vote? Bonus Question- How old do you need to be to vote?
To vote means to share your opinion and make a choice. Bonus Questions Answer: You must be 18 years old in order to vote!
What is Disability Pride?
Disability pride means people accept each others differences and being proud of who you are
Name at least one famous disability activist
Helen Keller, Judy Heumann, Temple Grandin, Haben Girma, Alice Wong, and Malala Yussefi
What does Advocacy mean? Bonus Question: What does Activism mean?
To advocate means to tell people what you like or don't like. BONUS ANSWER: Activism means to make a change or to stop a change.
What does the ADA stand for and what year was it signed in?
The ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act and it was signed into law in July 1990.
What is a ballot?
A ballot is a piece of paper where you make your choice of who to vote for.
Identify one way to celebrate disability pride
People can attend celebrations and rememberance ceremonies, learn about historic figures such as Helen Keller and Judy Heumann, and Temple Grandin.
How can you become a disability activist?
I can attend marches/parades, speak to my peers and my leaders (Jes Brown, Ed Bosso), and share my story and experiences.
How can you advocate for yourself out in the real world?
Ask for help, speak up for yourself, access strategies, and advocate for others who are learning to advocate for themselves!
Who do you go to if a Disability Law is not being followed?
Your local or state representative, your case manager, or your principal and support team
Where can I go to vote?
I can vote at a polling place ( a school, a library, a town hall, or another place designated as a polling place).
Name one disability agency in Massachusetts
The Disability Law Center, the Mass Commission for the Blind, the Boston Center for Independent Living, the Arc of Massachusetts, Department of Developmental Services
Where can I find disability activists (group or individuals)?
I can google, research, ask my town representatives or view them on social media
What's one of the biggest ways that you can be an activist?
Telling people what you believe in
What kinds of barriers did people with disabilities encounter before laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act were passed?
No rights or access to education, voting, access to their community (including transportation, stores and cafes, sidewalks, etc).
What is one way that I can ask for support in accessing my ballot?
I can ask for my ballot to be brailled, I can ask for support in reading my ballot, and I can ask for help to fill out my ballot.
What do the black background on the disability pride flag represent?
The black color represents sadness and remembers those who we have lost
What is important for you to remember as an activist when speaking to other people with disabilities?
Everyone's story is different, remembering to share public information and not personal information about yourself or others
What is an activism issue that I can speak out about?
Madilyn- Experiences at the aquarium
Kailee- Experiences at haunted houses
Zoie- Healthcare and access
What does the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984 require?
the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984 requires that polling places be physically accessible to people with disabilities during federal elections (such as presidential elections). It also requires states to make available registration and voting aids available for voters with disabilities.
What does it mean to have access when you are voting?
Access when voting can mean a variety of things. It can mean being able to go into a place no matter how you move, it can mean accessing your ballot (braille, large print, scribe support), and also having the ability and access to be able to vote!
What are the colors of the disability pride flag? BONUS: Who created the disability pride flag?
Red, yellow, white, green, blue, and black. BONUS ANSWER: Ann Magill created the Disability Pride Flag
What law did Judy Heumann help to create?
Judy Heumann helped to write and fight for the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
I can use my strategies, ask to take a break/go for a walk, use my voice and communicate my needs, and ask for help.
The Americans with Disabilities Act has five areas to create equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Name one of the five areas
The five areas of the Americans with Disabilities Act are jobs, transportation, the community, access to technology, and bullying