SA 2: Self Advocacy Disclosure Review

The benefits of disclosing your disability include:

• Increased support and accommodations

• Potential discrimination

• Loss of privacy

• None of the above

How can Disability Services Office help you at college or technical school after high school.

• By providing academic accommodations

• By offering financial aid

• By arranging social events

• By providing career counseling

Which is true?

• Disclosure at work involves understanding when and how to ask for accommodations.

• Disclosure at work is about sharing personal information with colleagues.

• Disclosure at work is unnecessary for asking for accommodations.

• Disclosure at work is only about legal obligations.

What does the presence of a disability in primary and secondary education entitle a student to?

• Extra homework

• Appropriate services and supports

• Free meals

• Longer school hours

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a student who is not progressing in class may be referred for:

• special education evaluation

• disciplinary action

• grade retention

• tutoring services

If a disability is diagnosed, what plan will be developed to provide necessary services and supports?

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

• Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

One benefit of disclosure if accommodations are needed is:

• Increased privacy

• Access to necessary support

• Higher salary

• More vacation time

How can disclosing your disability to your employer help?

• It can build trust and prevent misunderstandings.

• It can lead to immediate termination.

• It has no impact on the relationship.

• It always results in a promotion.

A potential risk of disclosing a disability to an employer is:

• Increased support and accommodations

• Potential discrimination or bias

• Improved job satisfaction

• Enhanced career opportunities

Which of the following is a benefit of disclosure?

• It may explain gaps in a resume.

• It guarantees a job offer.

• It ensures no discrimination.

• It provides immediate promotion.