Deck 7: The Person With a Disability

Question 1

What does it mean to be a "person with a disability" from a social model perspective?

A) People whose disability influences their identity and affects their everyday life
B) People who are temporarily disabled (e.g., skiing accident) or permanently disabled
C) Any person who has a physical or mental handicap
D) A person who has permanent disabilities ranging from mild to severe

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Characteristic(s) of the medical model include:

A) Causation and responsibility of disability derived from authoritative sources
B) An emphasis on providing labels/diagnoses
C) It has had dominance in shaping the understanding of disability
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A process of continual reassessment and adjustment to disability is called a:

A) Health and wellness
B) Quality of life
C) Response shift
D) Tragic journey

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The amount of Social Security Income (SSI) is based on:

A) Income and financial need
B) Future potential
C) Work contributions
D) None of the above

Question 5

Which law addressed work disincentives by allowing individuals to maintain their benefits and access to health care coverage while receiving vocational training, advanced education, or a trial work period?

A) Ticket to Work and WIIA of 1999
B) Workforce Investment Act of 1998
C) American with Disabilities Act of 1990
D) Rehabilitation Act of 1973