Vocabulary
This refers to a person knowing about themselves.
Self-awareness
Self-awareness plays an important role in my ability to self-advocate.
True
True or False: You can be fired for requesting an accommodation at work.
False: it is illegal to fire someone for requesting a reasonable accommodation for their disability under the ADA.
IEP
Individualized Education Plan
What does ADA ensure?
Ensures equal opportunity and access for individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life.
Self-advocacy
High school students have a legal right to modifications.
True
Who do you have to disclose your disability to in the workplace?
No one: it is not required to disclose your disability. It is recommended to disclose if you need an accommodation.
FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education
Who is protected under IDEA?
Children with disabilities from birth through high school graduation or age 21, whichever comes first.
An adjustment or changes made to HOW the student works.
Accommodations
It's best if other people make all of your decisions for you
False
True or False: College students have a legal right to modifications.
False: College students have a legal right to accessibility.
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What does Child Find state?
That school districts are responsible for identifying students with disabilities.
A change to WHAT a student is asked to do (the expectation)
Modification
Anyone can self advocate for themselves.
True
True or False: It is important to understand the difference between disability rights laws in high school and college.
True: In college, more responsibility is placed on the student.
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
Section 504 is a what?
An anti-discrimination law. This means that schools cannot discriminate against students for having disabilities.
These are things that are due to a person and protected by laws.
Rights
You should always disclose your disability in the workplace.
False
True or False: Having a law that protects you means that you can do anything you want.
False: Having a law that protects you means that you have responsibilities as well.
SA
Self-Advocacy
FAPE gives students the right to what?
A free appropriate public education. Public school districts cannot turn students away.