CPACC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS 100%
Medical Model - ANSWER defines disability in terms of
biological impairments. Disability is viewed as a problem
that is caused by diagnosed genetic disorders, disease,
trauma, or other health conditions. Disability is treated
as a biological problem that diminishes quality of life and
needs to be treated with professional medical care.
Social Model - ANSWER Rather than place the definition
of "disability" entirely on the person with a disability, this
model points out that society creates disabling
conditions. To a large extent, "disability" is an avoidable
condition caused by poor design.
-doesn't deny that there is a biological or medical
component to disability. It merely points out that more
inclusive designs can remove the barriers that people
with disabilities face in their everyday lives. The model
emphasizes the human rights of people with disabilities
to participate in society in meaningful ways
-we are more disabled by the society that we live in than
by our bodies and our diagnoses
, Functional Solutions Model - ANSWER model takes a
practical approach to disability by identifying the
impairments, or limitations, that are a result of disability.
The model then seeks out solutions for eradicating these
limitations through advancements in technology or
methodology. There is less of a focus on the social and
political aspects of disability, but more focus on applying
innovation to overcoming the limitations of disability.
-Businesses that create and sell accessibility solutions
often take this approach. They see a need and try to
meet the need with their products and/or services.
Social Identity Model/Cultural Affiliation Model -
ANSWER People with disabilities may develop a sense of
personal identity through consorting with others who
share similar life experiences based on their disability.
Together, the group develops a sense of culture based on
these shared experiences.
-doesn't always serve as a useful basis for technical
definitions of disability, because groups of people with
different types of disabilities—or even without any
disabilities—may consider themselves part of the same
social group.
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS 100%
Medical Model - ANSWER defines disability in terms of
biological impairments. Disability is viewed as a problem
that is caused by diagnosed genetic disorders, disease,
trauma, or other health conditions. Disability is treated
as a biological problem that diminishes quality of life and
needs to be treated with professional medical care.
Social Model - ANSWER Rather than place the definition
of "disability" entirely on the person with a disability, this
model points out that society creates disabling
conditions. To a large extent, "disability" is an avoidable
condition caused by poor design.
-doesn't deny that there is a biological or medical
component to disability. It merely points out that more
inclusive designs can remove the barriers that people
with disabilities face in their everyday lives. The model
emphasizes the human rights of people with disabilities
to participate in society in meaningful ways
-we are more disabled by the society that we live in than
by our bodies and our diagnoses
, Functional Solutions Model - ANSWER model takes a
practical approach to disability by identifying the
impairments, or limitations, that are a result of disability.
The model then seeks out solutions for eradicating these
limitations through advancements in technology or
methodology. There is less of a focus on the social and
political aspects of disability, but more focus on applying
innovation to overcoming the limitations of disability.
-Businesses that create and sell accessibility solutions
often take this approach. They see a need and try to
meet the need with their products and/or services.
Social Identity Model/Cultural Affiliation Model -
ANSWER People with disabilities may develop a sense of
personal identity through consorting with others who
share similar life experiences based on their disability.
Together, the group develops a sense of culture based on
these shared experiences.
-doesn't always serve as a useful basis for technical
definitions of disability, because groups of people with
different types of disabilities—or even without any
disabilities—may consider themselves part of the same
social group.
