Vocabulary
True or False
Know Your Rights
Acronyms
Laws
100

This refers to a person knowing about themselves. 

Self-awareness

100

Self-awareness plays an important role in my ability to self-advocate. 

True

100

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.

100

IEP

Individualized Education Plan 

100

What does ADA ensure?

Ensures equal opportunity and access for individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life.

200
This refers to a person standing up for their choices or speaking up for themselves. 

Self-advocacy


200

High school students have a legal right to modifications. 

True

200

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.

200

FAPE

Free Appropriate Public Education 

200

Who is protected under IDEA?

Children with disabilities from birth through high school graduation or age 21, whichever comes first.

300

An adjustment or changes made to HOW the student works. 

Accommodations 

300

It's best if other people make all of your decisions for you

False

300

True or False:  College students have a legal right to modifications.

False:  College students have a legal right to accessibility.

300

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

300

What does Child Find state?

That school districts are responsible for identifying students with disabilities. 

400

A change to WHAT a student is asked to do (the expectation)

Modification

400

Anyone can self advocate for themselves.

True


400

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.


400

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

400

Section 504 is a what?

An anti-discrimination law. This means that schools cannot discriminate against students for having disabilities. 

500

These are things that are due to a person and protected by laws.

Rights

500

You should always disclose your disability in the workplace.

False

500

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.

500

SA

Self-Advocacy

500

FAPE gives students the right to what?

A free appropriate public education. Public school districts cannot turn students away.