CurbCutEffectThe phenomenonwhere modificationsmade for people withdisabilities (likesidewalk ramps) endup benefiting a muchwider population (e.g.,parents with strollers,delivery workers).DisabilityEtiquetteSimple, respectfulguidelines forinteracting withpeople withdisabilities, such as"always ask beforeoffering help."LouisBrailleThe Frenchinventor who, afterlosing his sight inchildhood, createdthe tactile writingsystem used bymillions worldwide.JANThis free andconfidential resourcefrom the U.S.Department of Laboroffers expert guidanceon workplaceaccommodations anddisability employmentissues.AbleismDiscriminationor prejudiceagainstpeople withdisabilities.Person-FirstLanguageThe communicationstyle preferred bysome that puts theindividual before theircondition (e.g.,"person with adisability" instead of"disabled person").CareerCenterThe collegeoffice to helpcareer plan andask questionsabout the worldof work.ADAThis landmark 1990U.S. law prohibitsdiscrimination inemployment, publicservices, and publicaccommodations forpeople withdisabilities.StevieWonderThis legendarymusician andsongwriter has beenblind since birth, andhis career spans oversix decades with 25Grammy Awards.UniversalDesignThe creation ofproducts andenvironments to beusable by all people,to the greatest extentpossible, without theneed for adaptationor specialized design.WageGapThe documented differencein median income betweenpeople with disabilities andthose without, a key issueNDEAM seeks toaddress.People withdisabilities on averagemake half compared totheir abled bodied peers.FridaKahloThis celebratedMexican painter usedher art to depict herphysical pain andchronic illness aftercontracting polio andsuffering a busaccident.ASLThe complete, visual,and conceptuallanguage used bymany people who areDeaf or Hard ofHearing, andsometimes requestedas an accommodation.NeurodiversityThe idea thatdifferences inneurological wiring(like autism, ADHD,or dyslexia) aresimply natural humanvariations, notdeficits.Self-AdvocacyThe action ofrepresenting one's owninterests andcommunicating one'sneeds, often used torequestaccommodations orsupports in theworkplace.UglyLawThese were localordinances in several U.S.cities, from the late 1800sto the 1970s, thatprohibited people with"diseases, maimed, or inany way deformed" fromappearing in public,showing a history of state-sanctioned exclusion.CapitalCrawlThe demonstrationthat led to thesigning of theregulations forSection 504, a keymoment in disabilitycivil rights history."NothingAbout UsWithoutUs"The rallying cry andprinciple that statesno policy or decisionshould be madewithout the full anddirect participation ofthe group affected.NDEAMThis is the federalobservance held everyOctober to celebratethe contributions ofAmerica’s workers withdisabilities andpromote inclusivehiring practices.JudyHuefmannA global pioneer indisability rights and a keyleader of the 504 Sit-in(the longest non-violentoccupation of a federalbuilding), whoseadvocacy was essentialto the passage of lawslike the ADA.DSSThe college officeresponsible forcoordinatingaccommodations toensure students haveequal access toclasses and campusresources.AccessibleTechnologyAny item, piece ofequipment, or productsystem used to increase,maintain, or improvefunctional capabilities ofindividuals withdisabilities (e.g., screenreaders or voice-to-textsoftware).RehabActAn early federal lawthat prohibitsdiscriminationagainst individualswith disabilities infederal programs,preceding the ADA.ReasonableAccommodationsThis is a change oradjustment to the jobapplication process, workenvironment, or the waya job is usually done thatallows a qualified personwith a disability toperform the job'sessential functions.CurbCutEffectThe phenomenonwhere modificationsmade for people withdisabilities (likesidewalk ramps) endup benefiting a muchwider population (e.g.,parents with strollers,delivery workers).DisabilityEtiquetteSimple, respectfulguidelines forinteracting withpeople withdisabilities, such as"always ask beforeoffering help."LouisBrailleThe Frenchinventor who, afterlosing his sight inchildhood, createdthe tactile writingsystem used bymillions worldwide.JANThis free andconfidential resourcefrom the U.S.Department of Laboroffers expert guidanceon workplaceaccommodations anddisability employmentissues.AbleismDiscriminationor prejudiceagainstpeople withdisabilities.Person-FirstLanguageThe communicationstyle preferred bysome that puts theindividual before theircondition (e.g.,"person with adisability" instead of"disabled person").CareerCenterThe collegeoffice to helpcareer plan andask questionsabout the worldof work.ADAThis landmark 1990U.S. law prohibitsdiscrimination inemployment, publicservices, and publicaccommodations forpeople withdisabilities.StevieWonderThis legendarymusician andsongwriter has beenblind since birth, andhis career spans oversix decades with 25Grammy Awards.UniversalDesignThe creation ofproducts andenvironments to beusable by all people,to the greatest extentpossible, without theneed for adaptationor specialized design.WageGapThe documented differencein median income betweenpeople with disabilities andthose without, a key issueNDEAM seeks toaddress.People withdisabilities on averagemake half compared totheir abled bodied peers.FridaKahloThis celebratedMexican painter usedher art to depict herphysical pain andchronic illness aftercontracting polio andsuffering a busaccident.ASLThe complete, visual,and conceptuallanguage used bymany people who areDeaf or Hard ofHearing, andsometimes requestedas an accommodation.NeurodiversityThe idea thatdifferences inneurological wiring(like autism, ADHD,or dyslexia) aresimply natural humanvariations, notdeficits.Self-AdvocacyThe action ofrepresenting one's owninterests andcommunicating one'sneeds, often used torequestaccommodations orsupports in theworkplace.UglyLawThese were localordinances in several U.S.cities, from the late 1800sto the 1970s, thatprohibited people with"diseases, maimed, or inany way deformed" fromappearing in public,showing a history of state-sanctioned exclusion.CapitalCrawlThe demonstrationthat led to thesigning of theregulations forSection 504, a keymoment in disabilitycivil rights history."NothingAbout UsWithoutUs"The rallying cry andprinciple that statesno policy or decisionshould be madewithout the full anddirect participation ofthe group affected.NDEAMThis is the federalobservance held everyOctober to celebratethe contributions ofAmerica’s workers withdisabilities andpromote inclusivehiring practices.JudyHuefmannA global pioneer indisability rights and a keyleader of the 504 Sit-in(the longest non-violentoccupation of a federalbuilding), whoseadvocacy was essentialto the passage of lawslike the ADA.DSSThe college officeresponsible forcoordinatingaccommodations toensure students haveequal access toclasses and campusresources.AccessibleTechnologyAny item, piece ofequipment, or productsystem used to increase,maintain, or improvefunctional capabilities ofindividuals withdisabilities (e.g., screenreaders or voice-to-textsoftware).RehabActAn early federal lawthat prohibitsdiscriminationagainst individualswith disabilities infederal programs,preceding the ADA.ReasonableAccommodationsThis is a change oradjustment to the jobapplication process, workenvironment, or the waya job is usually done thatallows a qualified personwith a disability toperform the job'sessential functions.

Disability Bingo - 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. The phenomenon where modifications made for people with disabilities (like sidewalk ramps) end up benefiting a much wider population (e.g., parents with strollers, delivery workers).
    Curb Cut Effect
  2. Simple, respectful guidelines for interacting with people with disabilities, such as "always ask before offering help."
    Disability Etiquette
  3. The French inventor who, after losing his sight in childhood, created the tactile writing system used by millions worldwide.
    Louis Braille
  4. This free and confidential resource from the U.S. Department of Labor offers expert guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
    JAN
  5. Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities.
    Ableism
  6. The communication style preferred by some that puts the individual before their condition (e.g., "person with a disability" instead of "disabled person").
    Person-First Language
  7. The college office to help career plan and ask questions about the world of work.
    Career Center
  8. This landmark 1990 U.S. law prohibits discrimination in employment, public services, and public accommodations for people with disabilities.
    ADA
  9. This legendary musician and songwriter has been blind since birth, and his career spans over six decades with 25 Grammy Awards.
    Stevie Wonder
  10. The creation of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
    Universal Design
  11. The documented difference in median income between people with disabilities and those without, a key issue NDEAM seeks to address.People with disabilities on average make half compared to their abled bodied peers.
    Wage Gap
  12. This celebrated Mexican painter used her art to depict her physical pain and chronic illness after contracting polio and suffering a bus accident.
    Frida Kahlo
  13. The complete, visual, and conceptual language used by many people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and sometimes requested as an accommodation.
    ASL
  14. The idea that differences in neurological wiring (like autism, ADHD, or dyslexia) are simply natural human variations, not deficits.
    Neurodiversity
  15. The action of representing one's own interests and communicating one's needs, often used to request accommodations or supports in the workplace.
    Self-Advocacy
  16. These were local ordinances in several U.S. cities, from the late 1800s to the 1970s, that prohibited people with "diseases, maimed, or in any way deformed" from appearing in public, showing a history of state-sanctioned exclusion.
    Ugly Law
  17. The demonstration that led to the signing of the regulations for Section 504, a key moment in disability civil rights history.
    Capital Crawl
  18. The rallying cry and principle that states no policy or decision should be made without the full and direct participation of the group affected.
    "Nothing About Us Without Us"
  19. This is the federal observance held every October to celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and promote inclusive hiring practices.
    NDEAM
  20. A global pioneer in disability rights and a key leader of the 504 Sit-in (the longest non-violent occupation of a federal building), whose advocacy was essential to the passage of laws like the ADA.
    Judy Huefmann
  21. The college office responsible for coordinating accommodations to ensure students have equal access to classes and campus resources.
    DSS
  22. Any item, piece of equipment, or product system used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (e.g., screen readers or voice-to-text software).
    Accessible Technology
  23. An early federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in federal programs, preceding the ADA.
    Rehab Act
  24. This is a change or adjustment to the job application process, work environment, or the way a job is usually done that allows a qualified person with a disability to perform the job's essential functions.
    Reasonable Accommodations