Workplace
Name a way to advocate for yourself at work.
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Who can help you in school?
Teachers or mentors
What do you do if you need help at the grocery store?
Ask a worker for assistance
What is an accommodation?
A change that helps you do your work better
What does it mean to advocate for yourself?
Speak up for your needs
Who can you talk to if you need help with something at work?
Boss, coworker, job coach
How can you ask a teacher for extra help?
Who can you ask for help in a restaurant?
waiter/waitress
What can you ask if you cannot see the board properly?
Ask to switch seats, for larger fonts, or a larger printed version
What is a respectful way to interrupt someone?
Say excuse me
If you had a long shift, how would you ask for a break?
I've been working for a long period and could use a quick break to stay focused. Is that okay?
Give an example of a tool that helps you focus in class.
Fidget tools or noise-canceling headphones
What would you do if the lights are too bright in a room?
Ask to turn down the lights
If someone is sensitive to noise, what is an accommodation they can ask for?
Noise-canceling headphones or a quieter space.
What is one way to show that you are listening?
Nod your head or make eye contact
If you cannot come to your shift due sickness, how would you tell your employer?
I am sick, so I cannot make it to work. Can we discuss how to figure this out in a way that works for both of us?
Give an example of an accommodation in the classroom.
Taking breaks, seating arrangement, etc.
What is a way to make sure you get on the right bus?
Ask the bus driver or check the schedule
What is something you can do if you don't understand what someone said?
Ask them to repeat or explain
What can you do if you feel unsafe in public?
Seek help from a staff member or call someone
Name a word relating to self-advocacy.
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What is one thing you can do if you feel uncomfortable in a conversation?
Politely ask to leave or change the topic