Disability Models, Categories, and
Accessibility Strategies
How can psychological disabilities be supported? - ANSWER-Using apps for mood
management, memory aids, and noise monitoring.
How common is autism spectrum disorder? - ANSWER-Approximately 1 in 100 people
are affected.
How does the Charity Model view individuals with disabilities? - ANSWER-It views them
as unfortunate and in need of help, often focusing on short-term needs rather than long-
term solutions.
How does the Social Model of disability define disability? - ANSWER-It defines disability
as an experience shaped by societal attitudes and structures that fail to accommodate
individuals with impairments.
How does usability differ from accessibility? - ANSWER-Usability focuses on ease of
use and user experience but does not always consider the needs of people with
disabilities.
How many countries have signed and ratified the CRPD? - ANSWER-Over 160 signed
and more than 180 ratified.
How many people worldwide are estimated to have an intellectual disability? -
ANSWER-About 200 million people.
In what year was the CRPD adopted? - ANSWER-2006
What adaptations assist people with deaf-blindness? - ANSWER-Transcripts in braille,
tactile sign language interpretation, and haptic alerts.
What adjustments can be made for people with auditory disabilities in public spaces? -
ANSWER-Good acoustics, clear signage, and quiet environments.
What are adaptive strategies? - ANSWER-Tweaks and adjustments that people with
disabilities use to perform daily living activities, increasing independence.
What are assistive technologies? - ANSWER-Products, devices, systems, or items used
by people with disabilities to perform tasks they could not do otherwise.
What are delusions and hallucinations in psychotic disorders? - ANSWER-Delusions
are false beliefs, while hallucinations involve perceiving things that are not there.
, What are fine motor skills? - ANSWER-Coordinated efforts of the brain and muscles
that involve small movements, often impacted by disabilities.
What are reasonable accommodations? - ANSWER-Specific modifications and
adjustments made to ensure equal access and opportunity for people with disabilities.
What are some barriers faced by people with mobility, flexibility, and body structure
disabilities? - ANSWER-Barriers include small seating, out-of-reach appliances, narrow
walkways, and high shelves.
What are some common accessibility measures in the physical environment? -
ANSWER-Building access, clear signage, and unobstructed paths.
What are some examples of assistive listening devices? - ANSWER-Hearing aids,
cochlear implants, and personal listening devices.
What are some solutions for people with mobility disabilities? - ANSWER-Universally
designed entrances, wide paths, and assistive devices like wheelchairs and stair lifts.
What are some solutions for people with multiple/complex disabilities? - ANSWER-
Programmable keyboards, writing support tools, and communication aids.
What are some solutions for people with visual disabilities? - ANSWER-Raised tiles,
tactile/braille signs, screen readers, audio descriptions, and large print materials.
What are speech sound disorders? - ANSWER-Difficulties in producing speech sounds,
ranging from mild slurring to complete inability to speak.
What are the benefits of accessibility for society? - ANSWER-Enables participation in
education, employment, and social activities, leading to increased independence and
contributions from diverse individuals.
What are the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for ADHD? - ANSWER-Symptoms of
inattention/distraction and hyperactivity/impulsivity, with specific counts for children and
adults.
What are the leading causes of vision impairment? - ANSWER-Uncorrected refractive
errors and cataracts.
What are the main criteria for diagnosing intellectual disabilities according to the DSM-
V? - ANSWER-Deficits in intellectual functions, impairments in adaptive behavior, and
manifestations during developmental years.
Accessibility Strategies
How can psychological disabilities be supported? - ANSWER-Using apps for mood
management, memory aids, and noise monitoring.
How common is autism spectrum disorder? - ANSWER-Approximately 1 in 100 people
are affected.
How does the Charity Model view individuals with disabilities? - ANSWER-It views them
as unfortunate and in need of help, often focusing on short-term needs rather than long-
term solutions.
How does the Social Model of disability define disability? - ANSWER-It defines disability
as an experience shaped by societal attitudes and structures that fail to accommodate
individuals with impairments.
How does usability differ from accessibility? - ANSWER-Usability focuses on ease of
use and user experience but does not always consider the needs of people with
disabilities.
How many countries have signed and ratified the CRPD? - ANSWER-Over 160 signed
and more than 180 ratified.
How many people worldwide are estimated to have an intellectual disability? -
ANSWER-About 200 million people.
In what year was the CRPD adopted? - ANSWER-2006
What adaptations assist people with deaf-blindness? - ANSWER-Transcripts in braille,
tactile sign language interpretation, and haptic alerts.
What adjustments can be made for people with auditory disabilities in public spaces? -
ANSWER-Good acoustics, clear signage, and quiet environments.
What are adaptive strategies? - ANSWER-Tweaks and adjustments that people with
disabilities use to perform daily living activities, increasing independence.
What are assistive technologies? - ANSWER-Products, devices, systems, or items used
by people with disabilities to perform tasks they could not do otherwise.
What are delusions and hallucinations in psychotic disorders? - ANSWER-Delusions
are false beliefs, while hallucinations involve perceiving things that are not there.
, What are fine motor skills? - ANSWER-Coordinated efforts of the brain and muscles
that involve small movements, often impacted by disabilities.
What are reasonable accommodations? - ANSWER-Specific modifications and
adjustments made to ensure equal access and opportunity for people with disabilities.
What are some barriers faced by people with mobility, flexibility, and body structure
disabilities? - ANSWER-Barriers include small seating, out-of-reach appliances, narrow
walkways, and high shelves.
What are some common accessibility measures in the physical environment? -
ANSWER-Building access, clear signage, and unobstructed paths.
What are some examples of assistive listening devices? - ANSWER-Hearing aids,
cochlear implants, and personal listening devices.
What are some solutions for people with mobility disabilities? - ANSWER-Universally
designed entrances, wide paths, and assistive devices like wheelchairs and stair lifts.
What are some solutions for people with multiple/complex disabilities? - ANSWER-
Programmable keyboards, writing support tools, and communication aids.
What are some solutions for people with visual disabilities? - ANSWER-Raised tiles,
tactile/braille signs, screen readers, audio descriptions, and large print materials.
What are speech sound disorders? - ANSWER-Difficulties in producing speech sounds,
ranging from mild slurring to complete inability to speak.
What are the benefits of accessibility for society? - ANSWER-Enables participation in
education, employment, and social activities, leading to increased independence and
contributions from diverse individuals.
What are the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for ADHD? - ANSWER-Symptoms of
inattention/distraction and hyperactivity/impulsivity, with specific counts for children and
adults.
What are the leading causes of vision impairment? - ANSWER-Uncorrected refractive
errors and cataracts.
What are the main criteria for diagnosing intellectual disabilities according to the DSM-
V? - ANSWER-Deficits in intellectual functions, impairments in adaptive behavior, and
manifestations during developmental years.
