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knowing what you want, what you do well, and what might be difficult for you. A self-advocate is one who speaks up for themselves.
Self Advocacy
To open up, to reveal, or tell. When you disclose something, you are telling someone something that is previously unknown.
Disclosure
Any strategy that gets rid of or lessens the effect of a specific barrier.
Accommodation
Disabilities that cannot be seen by others. Examples: Learning disabilities, ADHD, ADD,
Hidden Disabliites
Disabilities that can be seen by others. Examples: Person using a wheelchair, person using a service dog
Visible Disabilities
Name one benefit of being able to self-advocate
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Where is one situation in which you will use self advocacy skills while in high school?
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Where is (1) situation in which you will use self advocacy skills after leaving high school?
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The law that protects me while I am going to school is:
IDEA
The law that protects me in life after school is:
ADA
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
you are telling your employer or college that you have a disability.
disclosure
Name one advantage of disclosing
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Name one disadvantage of disclosing
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