Self-Advocacy Basics
Name one way in which self-advocacy skills can benefit you beyond your school years.
What is self-advocacy skills can help you in college, the workplace, and daily life as an adult?
What does ADA stand for?
What is The Americans with Disabilities Act
True of false, brainstorming possible solutions is a part of problem solving?
True
What should you do if you're having trouble understanding a particular concept in a future college class?
What is seeking help from your teacher or utilizing available tutoring resources?
Name one type of assistive technology that can support students in their education.
Answers will vary.
What is the term for speaking up for your own needs and rights?
What is self-advocacy?
True or False: The Individual with Disabilities Education Act eliminates parents participation in their child's education.
False, The purpose of the IDEA is to protect the rights of children with disabilities and give parents a voice in their child’s education!
True or False: Effective communication in self-advocacy means always agreeing with others to avoid conflict.
What is False? Effective communication involves expressing your needs, even if they differ from others' opinions.
A student has encountered an issue with accessibility in their school, such as inaccessible ramps or doors. What steps should they take to address this problem?
What is reporting the accessibility issue to school administration or the appropriate authorities and advocating for necessary changes?
At what age is it required that you start signing your IEP.
What is 18 years old.
What does the acronym "IEP" stand for, and why is it important for self-advocacy?
What is an Individualized Education Program, and it's important because it outlines the specific educational supports and accommodations a student with disabilities needs?
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide _______ for disabled employees.
What are Reasonable Accommodations
Name one key element of effective self-advocacy communication.
What is clear and assertive communication?
If you encounter a problem at school related to your disability, what is the first step you should take?
What is talking to a trusted adult or teacher?
Name at least 3 people on your IEP team.
Answers will vary.
When advocating for yourself, what is the importance of understanding your disability and how it affects you?
What is understanding your disability helps you communicate your needs and accommodations effectively to others?
Under what federal law are students with disabilities entitled to receive reasonable accommodations in school?
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?
In a meeting with teachers or school administrators, what is one strategy you can use to effectively communicate your needs as a student with a disability?
What is using "I" statements to express your concerns and needs?
One of your classmates is not being very nice to you at your new school. What proactive steps can you take to address this issue and ensure a safe learning environment?
What is documenting instances of bullying or discrimination, reporting them to school authorities, and seeking support from counselors or organizations specializing in disability rights advocacy?
How can you make sure that you get your accommodations in college?
What is talking to the Student Accessibility Services and advocating for yourself.
Name one historical piece of legislation that changed the lives of people with disabilities.
IDEA, ADA, Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing
What is the main difference between an accommodation and a modification in the context of educational rights for students with disabilities?
What is an accommodation adjusts how a student learns, while a modification changes what a student is expected to learn?
Give an example of an "I statement".
What is "I feel________ when you _______ because ________ and I would like for you to _______".
You're preparing to transition from high school to college or the workforce. What steps can you take to ensure that your self-advocacy skills continue to serve you well in this new phase of life?
What is researching and understanding your rights and available accommodations in the new environment, as well as practicing self-advocacy skills with guidance from support networks and mentors?
What is the name of the office in most higher education (college) settings that can support students in receiving proper accommodations?
What is Student Accessibility Services?