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Disability Awareness Worksheet

This worksheet helps 8th-grade students understand various disabilities, promote inclusive language, and identify ways to support individuals with disabilities in their community.

Grade 8 Social studies Social SkillsDisability Awareness
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D2.Civ.14.6-8. Analyze how individuals and groups have shaped and continue to shape the social and political development of the United States.

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Disability Awareness

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet aims to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and promote an inclusive environment.

1. Which of the following terms is generally preferred when referring to individuals with disabilities?

a

The disabled

b

Handicapped people

c

People with disabilities

d

Disabled individuals

2. What is the primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

a

To provide financial assistance to people with disabilities.

b

To ensure equal opportunities and access for people with disabilities.

c

To establish special schools for students with disabilities.

d

To offer medical treatment for various disabilities.

Complete the following sentences using appropriate and inclusive language.

1. Instead of saying 'wheelchair-bound', it is better to say 'a person who uses a  '.

2. When someone has a visual impairment, we should refer to them as 'a person who is  ' rather than 'blind person'.

Indicate whether each statement is True or False.

1. All disabilities are visible.

T

True

F

False

2. Providing accommodations for people with disabilities is a legal requirement in many public places.

T

True

F

False

1. Describe two ways you can promote an inclusive environment for a classmate with a disability in your school.

2. Why is it important to listen to individuals with disabilities about their experiences and needs?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

physical
sensory
cognitive
mental health

1. A person who has difficulty with movement or coordination might have a   disability.

2. Blindness or deafness are examples of   disabilities.

3. Conditions like ADHD or dyslexia can be categorized as   disabilities.