Accommodationschanges to the setting,the timing, or the wayin which information isarranged or presentedin order to allow aperson to complete aspecific task withoutchanging the taskitself.ActiveListeningpaying closeattention to whoyou'recommunicating withby engaging withthem, askingquestions andrephrasing.DisabilityA physical or mentalimpairment thatsignificantly affects an areaof one’s life such aslearning, communicating,Adjusting your speakingvoice so others can hearyou in a variety of settingsis critical to communicatingeffectively. Speaking tooWrittencommunicationCommunicatingwith writtenlanguage,symbols andnumbersTransferof rightsThe legal rights ofparents to makeeducational decisions,including refusing oragreeing to specialeducation services, aregiven to the studentwhen they become alegal adult.Volume& ToneAdjusting your speakingvoice so others can hearyou in a variety ofsettings is critical tocommunicatingeffectively. Speaking tooloudly may bedisrespectful or awkwardin certain settings.VisualcommunicationCommunicationby way ofphotography, art,drawings,sketches, chartsand graphsDisabilityservicesor AccessofficeAn office wherestudents withdisabilities mayrequestaccommodations toprovide equal accessin a post-secondarysetting.RespectA key aspect of respect isknowing when to initiatecommunication andrespond. You show respectby allowing others to speakwithout interruption and byusing your time withsomeone else wisely—staying on topic, askingclear questions andrespondSelf-Awarenessyour ability to perceiveand understand thethings that make youwho you are as anindividual, includingyour personality,actions, values, beliefs,emotions, andthoughts.Non-verbalcuesSome amount ofcommunicationhappens throughnonverbal cues suchas body language,facial expressionsand eye contactEmpathyHaving empathymeans that youcan not onlyunderstand butalso share in theemotions ofothers.Self-Advocacythe act of representingoneself or one’s viewsor interest. It includesarticulating one’sneeds and makinginformed decisionsabout the supportnecessary to meetthose needsAssistivetechnology A device or service thathelps people withdisabilities participatemore independently atschool, work, or withintheir community. i.e.screen readers, timers,adaptive keyboards, andcommunication devices.Self-determinationMaking choicesand decisionsabout the goals forone’s own life.Taking actionsteps needed toreach the goals.DisclosureWhen an individualwith a disability informsan appropriate personthat they have adisability in order torequest a neededaccommodation orsupport.Non-VerbalCommunicationCommunicatingthrough bodylanguage, facialexpressionsand toneDocumentationWritten proof of adisability from aqualifiedprofessional, suchas a physician orpsychologist.Transitionthe way public schoolsand other agencies arerequired to provideplanning as well asservices and supportsneeded to prepare thestudent to live, learnand work in thecommunity as an adult.PositiveSelf-Talkwhen you talk to yourselfin a positive way – it’syour inner voice. It canrange from givingourselves instructionswhile we carry out a taskto random observationsabout our environment ora situationLegalguardianA court-appointedperson who is legallyresponsible formaking decisions fora person who is notable to makedecisions on his orher own.IndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP)An educationprogram developedby an IEP team tomeet the specificneeds of a studentwith a disability tohave access andmake progress.VerbalCommunicationCommunicatingby way of aspokenlanguageAccessThe opportunity forpeople withdisabilities to usea service orproduct orparticipate in aprogram.Age ofmajorityThe age at which aperson is consideredto be an adult with allthe legal rights andresponsibilities of anadult. In most statesthe age of majority is18.Accommodationschanges to the setting,the timing, or the wayin which information isarranged or presentedin order to allow aperson to complete aspecific task withoutchanging the taskitself.ActiveListeningpaying closeattention to whoyou'recommunicating withby engaging withthem, askingquestions andrephrasing.DisabilityA physical or mentalimpairment thatsignificantly affects an areaof one’s life such aslearning, communicating,Adjusting your speakingvoice so others can hearyou in a variety of settingsis critical to communicatingeffectively. Speaking tooWrittencommunicationCommunicatingwith writtenlanguage,symbols andnumbersTransferof rightsThe legal rights ofparents to makeeducational decisions,including refusing oragreeing to specialeducation services, aregiven to the studentwhen they become alegal adult.Volume& ToneAdjusting your speakingvoice so others can hearyou in a variety ofsettings is critical tocommunicatingeffectively. Speaking tooloudly may bedisrespectful or awkwardin certain settings.VisualcommunicationCommunicationby way ofphotography, art,drawings,sketches, chartsand graphsDisabilityservicesor AccessofficeAn office wherestudents withdisabilities mayrequestaccommodations toprovide equal accessin a post-secondarysetting.RespectA key aspect of respect isknowing when to initiatecommunication andrespond. You show respectby allowing others to speakwithout interruption and byusing your time withsomeone else wisely—staying on topic, askingclear questions andrespondSelf-Awarenessyour ability to perceiveand understand thethings that make youwho you are as anindividual, includingyour personality,actions, values, beliefs,emotions, andthoughts.Non-verbalcuesSome amount ofcommunicationhappens throughnonverbal cues suchas body language,facial expressionsand eye contactEmpathyHaving empathymeans that youcan not onlyunderstand butalso share in theemotions ofothers.Self-Advocacythe act of representingoneself or one’s viewsor interest. It includesarticulating one’sneeds and makinginformed decisionsabout the supportnecessary to meetthose needsAssistivetechnology A device or service thathelps people withdisabilities participatemore independently atschool, work, or withintheir community. i.e.screen readers, timers,adaptive keyboards, andcommunication devices.Self-determinationMaking choicesand decisionsabout the goals forone’s own life.Taking actionsteps needed toreach the goals.DisclosureWhen an individualwith a disability informsan appropriate personthat they have adisability in order torequest a neededaccommodation orsupport.Non-VerbalCommunicationCommunicatingthrough bodylanguage, facialexpressionsand toneDocumentationWritten proof of adisability from aqualifiedprofessional, suchas a physician orpsychologist.Transitionthe way public schoolsand other agencies arerequired to provideplanning as well asservices and supportsneeded to prepare thestudent to live, learnand work in thecommunity as an adult.PositiveSelf-Talkwhen you talk to yourselfin a positive way – it’syour inner voice. It canrange from givingourselves instructionswhile we carry out a taskto random observationsabout our environment ora situationLegalguardianA court-appointedperson who is legallyresponsible formaking decisions fora person who is notable to makedecisions on his orher own.IndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP)An educationprogram developedby an IEP team tomeet the specificneeds of a studentwith a disability tohave access andmake progress.VerbalCommunicationCommunicatingby way of aspokenlanguageAccessThe opportunity forpeople withdisabilities to usea service orproduct orparticipate in aprogram.Age ofmajorityThe age at which aperson is consideredto be an adult with allthe legal rights andresponsibilities of anadult. In most statesthe age of majority is18.

Self-Advocacy - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. changes to the setting, the timing, or the way in which information is arranged or presented in order to allow a person to complete a specific task without changing the task itself.
    Accommodations
  2. paying close attention to who you're communicating with by engaging with them, asking questions and rephrasing.
    Active Listening
  3. A physical or mental impairment that significantly affects an area of one’s life such as learning, communicating, Adjusting your speaking voice so others can hear you in a variety of settings is critical to communicating effectively. Speaking too
    Disability
  4. Communicating with written language, symbols and numbers
    Written communication
  5. The legal rights of parents to make educational decisions, including refusing or agreeing to special education services, are given to the student when they become a legal adult.
    Transfer of rights
  6. Adjusting your speaking voice so others can hear you in a variety of settings is critical to communicating effectively. Speaking too loudly may be disrespectful or awkward in certain settings.
    Volume & Tone
  7. Communication by way of photography, art, drawings, sketches, charts and graphs
    Visual communication
  8. An office where students with disabilities may request accommodations to provide equal access in a post-secondary setting.
    Disability services or Access office
  9. A key aspect of respect is knowing when to initiate communication and respond. You show respect by allowing others to speak without interruption and by using your time with someone else wisely—staying on topic, asking clear questions and respond
    Respect
  10. your ability to perceive and understand the things that make you who you are as an individual, including your personality, actions, values, beliefs, emotions, and thoughts.
    Self-Awareness
  11. Some amount of communication happens through nonverbal cues such as body language, facial expressions and eye contact
    Non-verbal cues
  12. Having empathy means that you can not only understand but also share in the emotions of others.
    Empathy
  13. the act of representing oneself or one’s views or interest. It includes articulating one’s needs and making informed decisions about the support necessary to meet those needs
    Self-Advocacy
  14. A device or service that helps people with disabilities participate more independently at school, work, or within their community. i.e. screen readers, timers, adaptive keyboards, and communication devices.
    Assistive technology
  15. Making choices and decisions about the goals for one’s own life. Taking action steps needed to reach the goals.
    Self-determination
  16. When an individual with a disability informs an appropriate person that they have a disability in order to request a needed accommodation or support.
    Disclosure
  17. Communicating through body language, facial expressions and tone
    Non-Verbal Communication
  18. Written proof of a disability from a qualified professional, such as a physician or psychologist.
    Documentation
  19. the way public schools and other agencies are required to provide planning as well as services and supports needed to prepare the student to live, learn and work in the community as an adult.
    Transition
  20. when you talk to yourself in a positive way – it’s your inner voice. It can range from giving ourselves instructions while we carry out a task to random observations about our environment or a situation
    Positive Self-Talk
  21. A court-appointed person who is legally responsible for making decisions for a person who is not able to make decisions on his or her own.
    Legal guardian
  22. An education program developed by an IEP team to meet the specific needs of a student with a disability to have access and make progress.
    Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  23. Communicating by way of a spoken language
    Verbal Communication
  24. The opportunity for people with disabilities to use a service or product or participate in a program.
    Access
  25. The age at which a person is considered to be an adult with all the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult. In most states the age of majority is 18.
    Age of majority