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
Name a word relating to self-advocacy.
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What is a respectful way to interrupt someone?
Say excuse me
Who can help you with completing a job application?
Parents, teachers, therapists
If your peers are being too loud in class, what can you do?
Tell them to quiet down politely, ask the teacher for help
What would you do if the lights are too bright in a room?
Ask to turn down the lights
True/ False You should always attend your IEP
True
What is one way to show that you are listening?
Nod your head or make eye contact
True/False Is it ok to bring written information such as contact information into a job interview?
True
Give an example of a tool that helps you focus in class.
Fidget tools or noise-canceling headphones
Name some items that you should always carry/have on you?
cell phone, ID, emergency contact information
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 something you can do if you don't understand what someone said?
Ask them to repeat or explain
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?
What can you do if you are being bullied?
Tell a trusted adult
What can you do if you feel unsafe in public?
Seek help from a staff member or call someone
If someone is sensitive to noise, what is an accommodation they can ask for?
Noise-canceling headphones or a quieter space.
Name 2 ways someone can overcome being uncomfortable with speaking up for themselves
Use positive self talk and practicing