True or False
You can easily tell someone is disabled just by looking at them
False. Many disabilities are not known to others easily.
There are 12 different exceptionalities (disabilities) that have been determined by the Ministry of Education. These are then divided up into 4 categories: Behaviour, Communication, Intellectual and ______________________?
Physical
There are approximately 500 000 working age individuals with an intellectual disability in Canada. What percentage of those people do you think are employed? (within 5 numbers to win).
25%
Autism is a diagnosis defined by deficits in:
a) physical abilities
b) social communication
c) reading
b) social communication
It can be hard for someone with a disability to find a job. Do you think employers who hire those with a disability are happy or regret hiring them?
Happy! 62% of employers said those employees met their expectations and 15% said they exceeded their expectations.
Someone who cannot speak has no idea what you are saying
False. Just because they can't express their words, doesn't mean that they can't understand you.
Would someone who is deaf and hard of hearing be classified under the communication category or the physical category?
Communication. They are unable to use their hearing sense to receive communication.
T or F: it is easier to focus on the ‘disability’ rather than the ‘ability’ of a person.
True. People can assume barriers that don’t necessarily exist.
T or F: Autism Spectrum Disorder is one the fastest growing developmental disorders in America.
True
Before schools started including students with special needs, where did children with special needs go?
They either didn't go to school or they went to separate schools.
You should speak to someone with a disability the same way you speak to a child
False. You should speak to the person the same you would anyone else.
Would someone who is blind or has low vision be classified under the Physical category or Communication category?
Physical. Being blind can affect your physical health (risk of falling, walking into dangerous things, etc.)
What do you think the average cost of a power wheelchair is?
$25 000
What is stimming?
A repetitive body movement or noise that helps to calm the person. For people with ASD, it can look like rocking, humming, flapping hands. We all stim, we shake our legs, bite our nails, twirl a pen. It’s a way to calm your body.
What does the term IEP stand for?
Individual Education Plan
People with disabilities are all the same
False. Disabilities comes in many shapes, sizes, and ranges.
Is it possible for someone to have more than one disability?
Yes
Do you think everyone with a learning disability is easily detected?
No, there are some people who go their whole life without being diagnosed with a formal learning disability.
In the US, 86% of all students will graduate with a diploma. What percentage of autistic students do you think graduate with a diploma? (be within 5 numbers to win).
74%
What is the most common type of disability amongst children in Canada?
Learning disability, more than any other type of disability combined.
Having a disability is a tragedy and should always be pitied
False! Just because someone has a disability doesn't mean that they can't go on to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Just because someone has a learning disability, does that mean they can’t be in mainstream classes like yours?
No! Many students have learning disabilities but still can achieve great results in all of their classes. We all learn in different ways.
What % if disabilities are caused by accidents? (be within 5 numbers of win).
9%
Are girls or boys 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD?
T or F: There are many loans, grants, and bursaries for those with disabilities to attend post-secondary programs.
True!