True or False
It is best to advocate for your needs.
What is true
When someone uses your information without your consent it is called
What is identity theft
Something that you should not do with a guide dog.
What is feed, distract, or pet.
The name of the organization where you file based on discrimination at your place of employment.
What is EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
Signs to the restroom are required by the ADA to be in braille
What is true
Being respectful, confident, and self-assured that is followed by a positive outcome
What is assertive
When someone calls you, and they state they are from the government and ask for your Medicare number it is
What is Health Insurance Scam
Should you address the individual or the guide dog
The individual
Another organization to assist with your rights
What is Disability Rights TN or DRT
A visually impaired or blind person cannot shop independently
What is false. Blind or visually impaired individuals can do everything that everyone else can
Alex has just started his new job. He is unable to complete work-related emails since he is blind. How can he advocate for himself to get his needs met? What Accommodations do you think he needs?
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What should you do if you receive a call from someone pretending to be a sheriff and they try to convince you to send money?
Hang up and call the organization or government agency and ask if the person works for them, if you are unsure. Never give your information out over the phone.
If Shane grabs his friends cane is he following blindness etiquette
What is no
Age discrimination forbids discrimination of workers over the age of
What is 40
A Neuro Opthamologist is a glorified eye doctor.
What is false. Neuro-ophthalmologists are experts trained in both ophthalmology and neurology. They treat problems in nerves, muscles or the brain that affect vision.
When advocating for yourself, do you need to know all the tools needed to perform the task at hand?
No, but it helps to know what tools have worked or not worked for you in the past.
Promises employment with a steady income from jobs that no one knows about
What is job scam
What should students do when walking up to a individual that is blind on a sidewalk
What is announce themselves
Sandra has asked for a Reasonable Accommodation for a Screen Reader to complete her job tasks. Her supervisor has shared the medical documentation, become verbally abusive, and transferred Sandra to a less desirable position. What is this called?
What is retaliation
Is it better off for a blind person to stay home and wait for others to do things for them?
False, blind and visually impaired individuals can do anything that a sighted person can do independently or with company, but it is up to the individual.
George is visiting his friend and wants to go to the movies with him. He is deaf. How can he advocate for himself to be able to enjoy the movie with his longtime friend? What suggestions can you think of?
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How can you avoid getting scam calls?
Put your number on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Go to www.donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222.
What are some basic etiquette rules that everyone should remember whether sighted or not?
Answers may vary.
Look in the direction of the person talking, don't interrupt, Appear calm and interested, Make sure conversations stay on topic, smile.
List 3 ways the ADA has helped accommodate the streets and their surroundings for individuals with disabilities.
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