True or False: Even though it is completely your choice to disclose, sometimes it may be beneficial to help you get the accommodations you need to be successful.
True!
What are the 5 steps to effective self advocacy?
1. Identify the problem 2. Select the proper person to talk to 3. Gain confidence 4. Speak up 5. Say thank you
True or False: You HAVE to disclose your disability to a potential employer before you get hired for a job.
FALSE!!! Remember- how, what, why, when, where, and who are ALL up to YOU! You are in control.
It is important to keep in mind that your decision to _______________ is personal and should be helpful to you.
disclose
Name 3 of the 6 questions questions we need to ask ourselves when deciding whether or not to disclose.
Who are we going to tell? What are we going to share? How are we going to tell them? Why are we telling them? When & Where are we telling them?
Who can make the decision to disclose information about you and your disability?
YOU!!!! If you want someone to help you with this decision, YOU get to choose that someone.
What strategy can you use to help request accommodations and disclose your disability?
The 5 steps to effective self-advocacy
True or False: Disclosure means telling someone about your disability and what that means for you.
True!
These are changes or adjustments to the tasks, environment, and the way things are normally done to help a person be successful at school or work.
Accommodations
In a work setting, you may need _____________________ in order to be successful at your job.
accommodations
What does ADA stand for?
American's with Disabilities Act
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