Disabilities Answers

10 verified answers7 views
2
Free Preview

Give an example of each of the two types of disabilities.

Answer:

Answers will vary but may include the following examples: Physical disability: Anything dealing with vision, hearing, or motor skills such as deafness, blindness, or cerebral palsy. Mental disability: Anything resulting from development or injury that affects cognitive abilities, like Down syndrome.

3

Which of the following tools would be used in schools to adapt teaching strategies to the specific needs of students?

A
voice recognition software
B
text-to-speech reader
C
individualized educational plan
D
information technology
4

Which of the following is NOT a disability protected by law?

A
nerve damage
B
autism
C
a broken bone that is expected to heal properly
D
cataracts
5

Why are children more prone to be emotionally affected by a disability?

Answer:

Children with disabilities are particularly prone to discrimination from the very individuals and institutions with an obligation to protect them, including families, health and education services, and the state.

6

Which of the following can a disability affect?

A
mental ability
B
physical activity
C
participation in normal activities
D
all of the above
7

What sets the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 apart from the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Answer:

While the employment regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are similar, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 specifically targets any programs that are funded by federal funds.

9

Which of the following laws requires that disabled students who need individualized education have the least restrictive environment possible?

A
Air Carrier Access Act
B
Rehabilitation Act
C
Americans with Disabilities Act
D
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Did you find these answers helpful?

Disabilities Answers — KCPS Personal and Family…