Self-Advocacy

Rights & Responsibilities

100

Who is responsible for requesting accommodations that you need at work?

YOU

200

True or False?

Your rights and responsibilities are different at school than they are at work. 

TRUE

300

This is a law that protects the rights of people who have disabilities. This includes employment, state and local government programs, and access to public places

ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act)

Disclosure

100

When applying for a job, where can you look to learn more about the job requirements?

The job posting online

200

When can you disclose a disability to your boss?

Anytime (before the interview, during the interview, or after offered a job)

300

True or False

If you want to request an accommodation from a workplace you will need to disclose your disability

True

Communication

100

True or False?

Jackie’s boss will ask her about her disability at the beginning of the interview.

False

200

What can you do after applying for a job to show that you are a good communicator?

Call the manager

 introduce yourself and express your interest in the job

300

What is an example of professional clothing that can be worn to an interview?

Dress pants, dress shoes, collared shirt, etc. 

Feedback

100

Saying, "Good Job!" is an example of helpful feedback. 

True or False?

False

200

What can you do if you receive feedback that you don't understand. 

Ask questions! 

300

When giving feedback, should you focus on the action or provide criticism?

Focus on the action