I ASK FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

Read together • After high school

SKILL FOCUS: Speak up • Request accommodations • Know key words

1. High school is endingSchool staff helped arrange my support.

2. A new programMy new program may have a request process.

3. I name what helpsI need written steps and extra test time.

4. I ask how to request itWho can help me request these?

$I ask how to request it$

5. I follow the stepsI may give information about my needs.

6. I use my supportI can learn and work with my support.

3 STEPS TO SPEAK UP

1. Name my need.
“I need written steps.”

2. Ask how.
“Who can help me?”

3. Follow the process.
“What do I do next?”

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MY ACCOMMODATION CHOICES

Choose the best answer: A or B

SKILL FOCUS: Speak up • Request accommodations • Know key words

DISABILITY

A condition that affects a major life activity.

DISCRIMINATION

Unfair treatment because of disability.

ELIGIBILITY

Meeting requirements for a support.

1. I need written steps. What do I do?

A. Ask how to request them. $Illustration for choice A$ B. Wait for staff to guess. Illustration for choice B

Choose A or B.

2. A disability may affect...

A. my favorite color. Illustration for choice A

B. a major life activity. Illustration for choice B

Choose A or B.

3. A program refuses me because of disability.

A. This may be discrimination. Illustration for choice A

B. This is eligibility. Illustration for choice B

Choose A or B.

4. Eligibility means...

A. receiving every support automatically. Illustration for choice A

B. meeting requirements. Illustration for choice B

Choose A or B.

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