Chicago had the first disability pride parade on July 18th, 2004.Chicago had the first disability pride parade on July 18th, 2004.

Where was the first national disability pride parade?

Down Syndrome affects which chromosome?

Canine Companions service dogs can do either of these!

 Retrieving medicine and driving to doctor's appointments

Alerting to the doorbell and alerting to medical conditions

Alerting to the doorbell and pulling a wheelchair

Turning on lights or alerting to changes in the weather

What are examples of tasks Canine Companions service dogs perform?

What percent of adults with down syndrome are unemployed in the US

Braille is a tactile system. What does tactile mean?

The Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990 required accessible parking spaces designated for disabled people.

When were handicapped parking spots created?

The following are not examples of OCD except ___

Franklin D. Roosevelt had polio and used a wheelchair that he designed for himself.

What U.S. President had a disability?

The Royal College of Psychiatrists states that between 3 and 5 out of a hundered school aged children meet the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD.

1 in 10,000 school-aged children have ADHD

How common is ADHD in school aged children?

Many disabled people are perfectly capable of being independent, and they may prefer to be left alone. However, you can always offer to help, but make sure to wait for their response, and if they do want help, assist them. Don’t feel bad if your help is turned down.

True or False: You should always assume that someone with a disability requires help.

Always ask the handler if you may interact with their dog and respect their wishes.

When the dog is sitting or lying down next to its handler

When it looks at you with its big, brown eyes

Which are examples of when it’s okay to interact with a service dog?

People with autism often have a strong preference for maintaining a strict order and routine in their environment. This need for order and predictability helps them feel more secure and comfortable.

True or False: People with autism frequently prefer to keep a strict order around themselves.

Anywhere the public is allowed to go with some exceptions

Only the handlers office because they are working dogs

They are pets so they should stay at home

Where are service dogs allowed to go with their handler?

People with Down Syndrome have how many 21st chromosomes?

ADHD is more common in boys. The ratio is 3 boys to every girl.

ADHD is more common in girls

What percent of adults with Autism are unemployed in the US?

Many people who use wheelchairs are capable of walking. However, they may opt to use a wheelchair because it grants them more accessibility and accommodations for their disability. For example, someone who tires easily or needs a walker may use a wheelchair because it is easier for them.

True or False: People who can walk can use wheelchairs.

The part of the brain most concerned during OCD is the ___

Archery was the first sport to be in the Paralympic Games. It took place in London on July 29, 1948.