internal limitations that may interfere with a person's ability

Communicated in trust; secret; private

refers to how you feel about yourself overall; how much esteem, positive regard or self-love you have.

Effectively communicating one's rights, needs, and desires and taking responsibility for decision making that impacts one's life

Programs that address the needs of students with learning, intellectual, emotional, behavioral or physical disabilities.

Performing tasks or activities with particular skill or ability

Having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions.

Something you want to learn more about

Actions you are expected to carry out. Things you are accountable for.

Making and acting on decisions and being reliable.

Knowing yourself, knowing your needs, and knowing how to get what you need.

change from one state or condition to another; in an IEP this refers to the period of time when one is preparing for the change from high school life to independent living after high school.

Telling someone about your disability. This is, by law, a personal decision that individuals with disabilities must make for themselves.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

A change in expectation or guidelines for assignments or assessments.

Free Appropriate Public Education

Learning, emotional or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (school, work, living, leisure)

Individualized Education Program (Plan)

Adjustment or change in the environment to help an individual student complete their work and assessments (ex: small group, 1:1 as needed, enhanced sound, quiet location, extended time, calculator, having a test read to you, etc.)

self-reliance and freedom from outside control

The process of making a choice or finding a solution

Something essential for survival such as food, shelter or water

What you are entitled to by law; something that is due to a person by law. Examples include getting an education, voting (if you are 18 or older), not being discriminated against, and owning property.

Believing you can control your own life choices by knowing about yourself, setting goals, sharing goals, selecting support people/services, and making choices.

unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members