Awareness
Examples of cognitive special needs
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Down Syndrome
Cognitive Delay
Trauma/Head Injury
When is it okay to pet a service animal?
Only after you have been given permission
Should you offer assistance?
Yes!
How would you describe a wheelchair user?
A person who uses a wheelchair
What year did Morgan's Wonderland open?
2010
When interacting with a wheelchair user, what are some things that you should NOT do to their chair?
Lean on, push, or grab
How do you greet an individual with a prosthetic arm?
Offer to shake hands or high five as you normally would
After assistance is offered, what should you do?
Wait for the offer to be accepted
"Blind kid"
Person with vision loss/person who is blind
When is Morgan's Birthday?
September 19th, 1993
Name some things in the park that may cause sensory overload
Heat
Music
Loud sounds
Fast rides
An individual who is deaf is asking for directions in the park when responding who do you look at?
The individual
Always speak to the individual, not the caregiver or interpreter.
Before taking action, you should..
Wait for instructions
"Dwarf or midget"
Little person
Feeding Room location
Next to the family restroom by the Carousel
The proper language used to refer to the special needs community
Person First Language
Bob who uses a wheelchair
Fiona who is deaf
When approaching a blind individual, what should you do first?
Introduce yourself!
Katie, who is blind, asks you to show her to the carousel- what should you do?
Offer your arm for guidance
DO NOT grab hers
"Special Needs People"
Individual with special needs
How many acres is Morgan's Wonderland Sports?
3.5
No longer a term used to describe individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
Hearing impaired
What is the most important thing to remember when interacting with others?
Be yourself!
As you're walking Katie to the Carousel, what are some helpful things you can say?
Direction you're going
Describe surroundings
Anticipation for any new movements "stepping onto curb"
Most important rule when using person first language
Avoid putting disability first!
What shoe size does Morgan wear?
13