Rights in the Workplace Review

What does it mean to self-advocate?

• knowing how to speak up for yourself and make your own decisions

• sitting quietly during a problem that impacts you

• letting others tell you what to do

• yelling at others

Click on all of the benefits of self-advocacy?

• self-advocacy is a survival skill

• self-advocacy won't make a difference

• increase self-confidence and control over your life

• allows you to find solutions during a problem

Which situations can you use self-advocacy skills?

• watching TV at home

• when needing accommodations in college

• while working a job

• chatting with previous high school teachers

• doctor's appointment

What are 4 areas a strong self-advocate understands about him/herself?

• self-awareness

• silence

• communication

• acceptance

• knowledge of rights

What law protects you after high school and throughout adulthood?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• There is not a law

I can ask for more money as a reasonable accommodation.

• True

• False

I can receive a couple of extra breaks throughout my shift as one of my reasonable accommodations to help me work to the best of my ability.

• True

• False

When requesting an accommodation at work first I must request verbally then give a written request.

• True

• False

Mark all that are included when making a written request for accommodations.

• general information about disability

• effect of disability (positive & negative) on job performance

• past accommodations

• suggested accommodations

• current pay versus wanted pay

What does disclosure mean?

• sharing what you had for breakfast

• telling your employer or college that you have a disability

• not sharing important information that affects you working

• yelling at people