Disability Rights: A Journey Towards Equality and Inclusion

Question 1

The Olmstead case had a significant impact on disability rights law by:

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Establishing the right of individuals with disabilities to live in integrated community settings

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Expanding the definition of disability under the ADA

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Banning the use of institutionalization for people with disabilities

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Recognizing the right to equal access to education for students with disabilities

Question 2

What is the key distinction between a disability and an impairment?

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Disability refers to the limitations caused by an impairment, while impairment is the physical or mental condition itself

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Impairment refers to the limitations caused by a disability, while disability is the physical or mental condition itself

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Disability and impairment are interchangeable terms

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There is no difference between disability and impairment

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a social model of disability?

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Disability is a result of societal barriers and discrimination

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Disability is the responsibility of the individual

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Disability is a medical condition that should be cured

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Disability is a tragedy that should be pitied

Question 4

How does the social model of disability explain the impact of societal attitudes and perceptions on the experiences of individuals with disabilities?

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Create barriers and discrimination

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Provide support and empowerment

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Have no effect

Question 5

Which of the following is a fundamental principle enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)?

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Recognition of the inherent dignity, equality, and human rights of all persons with disabilities.

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Establishment of a global registry for individuals with disabilities.

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Requirement for all countries to provide free assistive technology to all persons with disabilities.

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Imposition of sanctions on countries that fail to comply with the provisions of the CRPD.

Question 6

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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The Social Security Disability Insurance program

Question 7

What term refers to the unfair or unequal treatment of individuals based on their disability?

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Discrimination

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Segregation

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Marginalization

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Ableism

Question 8

Which model of disability emphasizes the social and environmental factors that can limit opportunities for individuals with disabilities?

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The social model

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The medical model

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The functional limitations model

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The personal tragedy model

Question 9

Which event marked a significant turning point in the disability rights movement in the United States?

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The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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The sit-ins of the 1960s

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The formation of the National Council on Disability

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The Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education

Question 10

What is the term for the process of designing and modifying products, services, and built environments to be accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities?

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Universal design

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Reasonable accommodations

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Assistive technology integration

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Disability management

Question 11

Which landmark legislation played a pivotal role in establishing comprehensive civil rights protections for people with disabilities in the United States?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a significant challenge faced by individuals with disabilities?

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Unrestricted access to educational resources

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Barriers to physical accessibility

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Limited employment opportunities due to discrimination

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Social stigma and prejudice

Question 13

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 primarily aims to:

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Prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of public life, including employment, transportation, and public accommodations.

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Provide financial assistance to families of individuals with disabilities.

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Establish quotas for hiring individuals with disabilities in the workforce.

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Mandate the use of specific accommodations for disabled individuals in all settings.

Question 14

Which organization played a prominent role in advocating for disability rights in the United States?

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National Council on Disability (NCD)

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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

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National Organization for Women (NOW)

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Disability Rights International (DRI)

Question 15

True or False: Universal design emphasizes the creation of environments and products that cater exclusively to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

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False

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True

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a current challenge facing the disability rights movement?

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Fully updated and inclusive laws and policies.

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Scarcity of affordable and accessible housing.

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Limited access to comprehensive healthcare services.

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Insufficient representation in government and media.

Question 17

True or False: The social model of disability views disability solely as a result of individual impairments.

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False

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True

Question 18

How does the social model of disability promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities?

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By creating a more inclusive society that adapts to individual needs

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By focusing on medical treatments to 'fix' disabilities

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By reducing financial support for disability services

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By separating people with disabilities from society

Question 19

Which of the following has **NOT** been a significant challenge in ensuring employment opportunities for people with disabilities?

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Employers providing equal pay and benefits for people with and without disabilities

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Lack of accessible transportation

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Limited access to assistive technology

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Bias and discrimination by employers

Question 20

Which of the following is **NOT** a type of assistive technology that can enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities?

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Medication to treat mental health disabilities

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Screen readers for individuals with visual impairments

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Hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss

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Mobility aids such as wheelchairs

Question 21

Which of the following is **NOT** an example of an accessibility barrier in the built environment?

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Accessible parking spaces

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Stairs without ramps

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Narrow doorways

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Public transportation without wheelchair lifts

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT considered an assistive technology device specifically designed for individuals with disabilities?

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Smartphone

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Wheelchair

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Hearing aid

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Braille

Question 23

Which landmark legislation in the United States prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The Olmstead Decision

Question 24

The Olmstead Decision mandates that states provide:

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Community-based services for individuals with disabilities

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Housing accommodations for individuals with disabilities

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Funding for disability-related research

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A national registry of individuals with disabilities

Question 25

Physical disabilities and mental disabilities differ primarily in that:

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Physical disabilities affect the body, while mental disabilities affect the mind.

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Physical disabilities are visible, while mental disabilities are not.

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Mental disabilities are permanent, while physical disabilities are temporary.

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There is no difference between physical and mental disabilities.

Question 26

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing the:

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Olmstead Decision

Question 27

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, public transportation, and public spaces?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by individuals with disabilities in the workplace?

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Equal pay for equal work

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Prejudice and bias

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Lack of reasonable accommodations

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Difficulty with transportation

Question 29

What is the primary goal of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

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To ensure equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities

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To provide training and support for teachers

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To fund research on disability issues

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To create accessible school environments

Question 30

Which historical event is considered a turning point in the disability rights movement?

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The 504 Sit-In

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The establishment of the National Council on Disability

Question 31

Which perspective on disability suggests that it is primarily caused by barriers in society?

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Social Model

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Medical Model

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Charity Model

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Individual Model

Question 32

How does the concept of 'intersectionality' relate to disability rights?

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Recognizes that individuals with disabilities may face multiple forms of discrimination

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Emphasizes the unique experiences of women with disabilities

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Promotes a narrow focus on physical disabilities

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Suggests that disability is unrelated to other social identities

Question 33

When was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established?

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1990

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1973

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2008

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2015

Question 34

What is the primary goal of the disability rights movement?

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To advocate for equal rights and opportunities for individuals with disabilities

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To eliminate all physical and cognitive barriers faced by people with disabilities

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To provide financial assistance and support to families of individuals with disabilities

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To change negative societal attitudes towards disability

Question 35

According to the social model of disability, what is the primary cause of disability?

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Societal barriers and discrimination

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Individual physical or mental impairments

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Personal misfortunes or tragedies

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Medical conditions and illnesses

Question 36

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 'reasonable accommodation' primarily aims to:

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Offer assistive devices and support to ensure equal access to job duties

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Lower performance standards for employees with disabilities

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Provide extended leave and flexible work arrangements as a standard benefit

Question 37

In the realm of disability rights, which ethical principle should be prioritized above all others?

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Ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities

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Protecting the rights of individuals without disabilities

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Preventing the spread of genetic disabilities

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Limiting the reproductive rights of people with disabilities

Question 38

What was the major impact of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?

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Banned discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs

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Ensured employment opportunities for people with disabilities

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Created a national database for people with disabilities

Question 39

Which landmark legislation in the United States prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Question 40

What is the term used to describe environmental or social structures that make it challenging or impossible for individuals with disabilities to fully participate in society?

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Barriers to Accessibility

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Disability challenges

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Participation restrictions

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Access limitations

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a recognized disability category under the ADA?

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Temporary injury

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Intellectual disability

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Cancer

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Autism

Question 42

What is the term for the unlawful denial of employment opportunities to qualified individuals based on their disability?

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Employment discrimination

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Disability prejudice

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Workplace inequality

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Accommodation bias

Question 43

Which of the following principles underpins the social model of disability?

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Disability is a social construct created by societal barriers and prejudices, rather than an individual's inherent characteristics.

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Disability is a medical condition that can be cured.

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Disability is an individual's personal responsibility.

Question 44

Which organization, founded in 1954, advocates for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

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The Arc

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Autism Speaks

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The American Foundation for the Blind

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The National Association for the Deaf

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the workplace?

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Ignoring the employee's request for accommodation

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Modifying job duties

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Providing assistive technology

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Adjusting work schedules

Question 46

What is the term for the design concept that aims to make environments and services accessible to individuals with a wide range of disabilities?

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Universal design

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Adaptive design

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Barrier-free design

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Accessible design

Question 47

What is the name of the international treaty that recognizes the rights of persons with disabilities and outlines the obligations of states to promote their full and equal participation in society?

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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Question 48

Which landmark legislation in the United States prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and mandates equal access to public accommodations and employment opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Americans with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (ADEIA)

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Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Question 49

What is the term used to describe physical or architectural barriers that limit the mobility or access of individuals with disabilities?

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Accessibility Barriers

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Transportation Barriers

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Attitudinal Barriers

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Communication Barriers

Question 50

What is the term used to describe discrimination based on a person's disability?

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Disability Discrimination

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Age Discrimination

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Racial Discrimination

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Gender Discrimination

Question 51

What is the role of advocacy groups in the advancement of disability rights?

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To raise awareness, influence policy, and provide support services

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To provide direct care to individuals with disabilities

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To enforce disability rights laws

Question 52

Which historical event is widely considered to be a turning point in the disability rights movement in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Brown v. Board of Education decision

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 53

What is the significance of the principle of "reasonable accommodation" in disability rights?

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It requires employers and public entities to make modifications that do not create undue hardship and enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully.

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It guarantees individuals with disabilities preferential treatment in hiring and promotions.

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It only applies to individuals with physical disabilities.

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It absolves employers of any responsibility to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Question 54

When interacting with individuals with disabilities, what should be your primary consideration?

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Treating them with respect, dignity, and as individuals first.

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Assuming that they are incapable of certain tasks.

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Always asking them if they need assistance.