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Introduction to Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
1.
Name one characteristic of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability.
2.
Which of the following will you see in a welcoming place? (check all that apply)
People say "hi" to you
People bring you into conversations
People invite you to join them
People recognize when you are absent
3.
What are important things to remember when talking with a person with a disability? (check all that apply)
Speak directly to the person
Keep eye contact
Talk with the parent or staff person instead of the person with a disability
Avoid talking down to the person with a disability
Give directions 1 to 3 at a time
4.
What is the goal of plain language? (check all that apply)
To write simply
Help people to find information
Help people to understand the information
5.
What can make a meeting accessible? (check all that apply)
Avoid using acronyms
Allow for pauses in meetings for people to understand and figure out their questions
Serve treats
Provide the agenda in advance
Use pictures and visuals to help explain meeting topics
6.
What else would you like to learn about this topic?
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7.
What is your name?
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8.
Which one of these best describes you?
(Required.)
The Arc Minnesota Program Office
The Arc Value Village
The Sexual Violence Center Advocate
Other (please list agency)
9.
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