Question 1

What federal mandate protects people with impairments related to intellect, hearing, vision, orthopedic, learning, speech, and other health or physical conditions?

Accepted Answer

The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) is a federal mandate that protects individuals with disabilities and requires employers, businesses, and public places to provide reasonable accommodations and accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including those related to intellect, hearing, vision, orthopedic, learning, speech, and other health or physical conditions. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of personal health information, and IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act) is a federal law that ensures access to special education services for children with disabilities. However, only the ADA specifically addresses the broad range of impairments listed in the question.

Question 2

Given the prevalence data, who of the following is most likely to have a disability?

Accepted Answer

Prevalence data on disabilities indicate that the likelihood of having a disability increases with age. Therefore, George, who is 85 years old, is statistically most likely to have a disability among the options provided.

Question 3

According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), vision and hearing disabilities would fall under which category?

Accepted Answer

The American Community Survey (ACS) classifies vision and hearing disabilities as sensory disabilities.

Question 4

Tamika has a difficult time with information processing, which interferences with her ability to learn and organize schoolwork. According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), Tamika may have a disability that falls into which of the following categories?

Accepted Answer

Intellectual disabilities can affect information processing, learning, and organizing tasks, which aligns with Tamika's difficulties.

Question 5

What is an invisible disability?

Accepted Answer

An invisible disability is a health issue that may not meet legal requirements of a disability as defined by ADA. This means that the disability is not always immediately apparent, and may not be recognized as a disability by others. Examples of invisible disabilities include chronic pain, mental health conditions, and some neurological disorders.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the major models that have been used to conceptualize disability?

Accepted Answer

The three major models of disability are the social/minority model, medical model, and moral model. The developmental ability model is not a widely recognized model for conceptualizing disability.

Question 7

What is ableism?

Accepted Answer

Ableism refers to discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities. It can take many forms, including assuming that a person with a disability is incompetent or incapable, excluding them from certain activities, or denying them access to equal opportunities. Ableism can also involve assuming that one's own abilities are superior to those of others, particularly those with disabilities.

Question 8

Every time Conan, a clerk at a local grocery store, sees customers in a wheelchair, he talks to the person in the wheelchair as though they have an intellectual disability. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

Spread is the assumption that a person’s disability in one area means they have other intellectual or physical issues, which is what Conan is demonstrating by assuming intellectual disability based on physical disability.

Question 9

In a review of disability literature, Dunn and Burcaw (2013) found that a major theme in people's disability identity was ______.

Accepted Answer

Dunn and Burcaw (2013) found that many people with disabilities strive to create meaning out of their experiences, which is reflected in their disability identity. This may involve finding a sense of purpose or a new perspective on life as a result of their disability. Connecting with others who have disabilities or dealing with discrimination may also be important aspects of disability identity, but the authors identified personal meaning-making as a major theme.

Question 10

______ takes place when people without disabilities become uncomfortable and anxious when they interact with people who have disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Interaction strain refers to the discomfort and anxiety that people without disabilities may feel when they interact with people who have disabilities. This can lead to avoidance or exclusion of individuals with disabilities. Passing refers to the practice of individuals with disabilities attempting to "pass" as non-disabled in order to avoid stigma or discrimination. Spread and microaggressions are not directly related to this concept.

Question 11

Who/what has reported that the goal of the counselor is to remember that "there is no such thing as complete adjustment to disability. One is never there, only traveling there. Thus, clients' thoughts about disability will constantly change and evolve."

Accepted Answer

This statement is attributed to Dr. Rhoda Olkin, who is a leading expert and advocate for disability psychology. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that disability is an ongoing journey and that clients' attitudes and perceptions of it will continue to evolve over time.

Question 12

The highest prevalence rate for disabilities is among Hispanics and Asian Americans.

Accepted Answer

The highest prevalence rate for disabilities is among non-Hispanic whites, followed by African Americans, and then Hispanics and Asian Americans have lower prevalence rates.

Question 13

People with disabilities constitute the world's largest minority.

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, people with disabilities make up the world's largest minority, with over 1 billion individuals living with some form of disability.

Question 14

Individuals who are born with disability and those who experience a trauma that leaves them with a disability have a similar trajectory of identity development.

Accepted Answer

While there may be some similarities in the identity development process, the experiences and challenges faced by those born with a disability versus those who acquire a disability later in life can differ significantly. For example, someone who acquires a disability later in life may experience a period of mourning for the loss of their previous abilities, while someone born with a disability may have already developed their sense of identity and self-esteem in the context of their disability. This is just one example of how the experiences can differ.

Question 15

People with an affirmative disability orientation view their disability positively and as their primary identity.

Accepted Answer

People with an affirmative disability orientation view their disability as a positive aspect of their identity and central to their overall identity. They embrace their disability as a natural part of who they are and advocate for disability rights and acceptance.

Question 16

What are the six types of disabilities, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS)?

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Question 17

Dunn and Burcaw's (2013) review of the disability literature revealed six important themes about disability identity. List these themes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

What is disability affirmative therapy?

Accepted Answer

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