Let’s go through each term one by one and write simple, clear definitions that a student can understand. These are all about self-advocacy — which means speaking up for yourself, especially at work or school.
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1. Accommodation
This is when someone makes changes to help you do your job or learn better because of a disability. For example, giving you extra time on tests or letting you use special software.
2. Self-determination
This means making your own choices and having control over your life. It’s about deciding what you want and working toward it, even if others don’t agree.
3. Confidential
This means something is private and should not be shared with others without your permission. Like keeping your medical info secret unless you say it’s okay to share.
4. Disclosure
This is when you tell someone (like your boss or teacher) that you have a disability. You might do this so they can give you accommodations.
5. Self-advocacy
This is standing up for yourself and asking for what you need. It could mean talking to your teacher about needing more help, or telling your boss you need a different chair at work.
6. Accessibility
This means things are easy for everyone to use — including people with disabilities. Like ramps for wheelchairs, or websites that work with screen readers.
7. Disability (under American Disabilities Act)
Under the ADA, a disability is a physical or mental condition that limits major life activities — like walking, seeing, hearing, learning, or working. The law protects people with these conditions from being treated unfairly.
8. Discrimination
This is treating someone badly just because they’re different — like not hiring someone because they use a wheelchair, or making fun of someone for their speech.
9. Hidden Disabilities
These are disabilities you can’t see right away — like anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, or autism. People might not know you have them unless you tell them.
*Example:* A classmate who seems quiet might actually have social anxiety — that’s a hidden disability.
10. Visible Disabilities
These are disabilities you can see — like using a wheelchair, crutches, or having a prosthetic limb.
*Example:* Someone who uses a guide dog because they’re blind has a visible disability.
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Final Answer:
1. Accommodation – Changes made to help someone with a disability succeed.
2. Self-determination – Making your own choices and controlling your life.
3. Confidential – Private information that shouldn’t be shared without permission.
4. Disclosure – Telling someone you have a disability.
5. Self-advocacy – Standing up for yourself and asking for what you need.
6. Accessibility – Making sure things are usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.
7. Disability (ADA) – A condition that limits major life activities; protected under U.S. law.
8. Discrimination – Treating someone unfairly because of their disability.
9. Hidden Disabilities – Disabilities you can’t see (e.g., anxiety, ADHD). Example: A student with dyslexia may struggle reading but look “normal.”
10. Visible Disabilities – Disabilities you can see (e.g., wheelchair user). Example: Someone with a cast on their leg after breaking it.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of self advocacy worksheets.
