Name that Disability
A person with this disorder affects how they interact with others, communicate, learn and behave.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
This famous singer/songwriter from a band of brothers has Type 1 diabetes
Nick Jonas
True or False: People with disabilities can live normal lives
True, people with disabilities can live completely normal lives like everyone else
What does ADA stand for?
American with Disabilities Act
True or False: People with disabilities are all born with their disability
False, people with disabilities can be born with a disability, but they may also gain a disability later in life due to an accident, injury or illness
This invisible disability is a learning disorder which affects reading.
Dyslexia
This celebrity started her career on Barney&Friends. She was diagnosed with lupus in 2013.
Selena Gomez
True or False: It is okay for you to take the accessible parking spot even if you do not have a disability?
False, you cannot take the spot because it is reserved for those who need the spot
What is the purpose of ADA laws?
It prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities in several areas such as transportation, education facilities and employment opportunities
Providing accommodations for people with disabilities is expensive
Most people with disabilities do not need accommodations to perform their jobs, and for those who do, the cost is usually small
This invisible disability can be visible at times, but not always. It involves difficulty in hearing.
Hearing Impaired or Deafness
This singer/songwriter has Tourette's syndrome and is known for her baggy clothes. She was also the youngest artist to win all four major honors at the Grammys.
Billie Eilish
True or False: All people who use a wheelchair cannot walk
True or False: The ADA states that employers cannot deny a job offer due to a disability
True
This is a term that means you speak up for yourself to get the accommodations and other things you want or need
Self-Advocacy
This is a common disorder diagnosed in childhood. People with this disability may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or be overly active.
ADHD
This WWE star, known for his "You can't see me" taunt, has autism
John Cena
True or False: Deaf people cannot speak
False, some deaf people choose not to use their voice, however most are capable of speaking. Some may choose to use sign language to communicate.
What is it called when an individual with a disability has changes and modifications to their job, education or personal life?
Reasonable Accommodations
People who cannot walk use a wheelchair
False, not only people who cannot walk use wheelchairs. Some people who use wheelchairs can walk short distances but choose to use a wheelchair to conserve energy
Neurological disorder that causes seizures, unusual sensations and behaviors.
Epilepsy
This actress is the first wheelchair-using actor to appear on Broadway and the first to be nominated for and win a Tony Award
Ali Stroker
True or False: People with disabilities have to tell people about their disability if someone asks.
False, you choose who you want to disclose your disability to
True or False: The ADA covers people who are discriminated against if they are perceived to have a disability, even if they do not.
True
The year that the ADA laws were signed into federal law
1990