IAAP CPACC EXAMINATION TEST SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND COURSE NOTES GRADED A+
2026.
◍ What is the medical theoretical model of disability? Answer:
Viewing disability in terms of biological impairments; a problem
caused by 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
◍ What are the strengths of the medical theoretical model of
disability? (2) Answer: 1. Acknowledges that there is a biological
condition placing individuals with disabilities at a disadvantage
2. Creates a set of clearly-defined biological criteria for medical
treatment and government assistance
◍ What are the weaknesses of the medical theoretical model of
disability? (4) Answer: 1. Overlooks the impact of the social
environment on a person with a disability
2. Makes disability a characteristic, labeling the person as different
from the rest of the population
3. Excludes those with disabilities who do not fit into the defined
criteria, meaning they might not be able to receive the care and
benefits they need
,4. Makes people have to prove their disability in order to receive the
necessary care and benefits
◍ What is the social theoretical model of disability? Answer:
Viewing disability as an avoidable condition caused by poor design in
society. Acknowledges there is a medical or biological component,
while stressing more inclusive designs could remove barriers for
people with disabilities.
◍ What are the strengths of the social theoretical model of disability?
(2) Answer: 1. Empowers individuals with disabilities by removing
the stigma; assumes society will create an inclusive environment, not
that people with disabilities need to accept a lower quality of life
2. Empowers designers of physical and virtual environments to think
about usability for everyone, resulting in better designs overall
◍ What are the weaknesses of the social theoretical model of
disability? (1) Answer: 1. Ignores the physical reality of having a
disability; accepting and owning one's disability can be healthy, both
emotionally and psychologically
◍ What is the functional solutions theoretical model of disability?
Answer: Viewing disability as a series of impairments or limitations
and the solutions to eradicate or reduce these limitations through
technology or methodology
◍ What are the strengths of the functional solutions theoretical
model of disability? (1) Answer: 1. Focuses on ideas, technologies,
, and innovations which benefit people with disabilities and improve
their lives
◍ What are the weaknesses of the functional solutions theoretical
model of disability? (1) Answer: 1. Misses opportunities to address
larger social context which might make a solution obsolete because it
focuses too much on creating practical technological solutions
◍ What is the social identity or cultural affiliation theoretical model
of disability? Answer: Viewing disability as a personal identity
through communicating with others who share similar life
experiences based on their disability; can be particularly strong
among people are deaf and use sign language
◍ What are the strengths of the social identity or cultural affiliation
theoretical model of disability? (2) Answer: 1. Accepts the disability
as an important part of one's emotional and psychological well-being
2. Gains political strength through alliances and advocacy networks
◍ What are the weaknesses of the social identity or cultural
affiliation theoretical model of disability? (2) Answer: 1. Does not
serve as a useful basis for technical definitions of disability because
groups of people with different disabilities or no disabilities might
consider themselves part of the same social group
2. May be a result of feeling excluded from the rest of society
◍ What is the charity theoretical model of disability? Answer:
Viewing disability as an unfortunate or tragic condition worthy of
QUESTIONS AND COURSE NOTES GRADED A+
2026.
◍ What is the medical theoretical model of disability? Answer:
Viewing disability in terms of biological impairments; a problem
caused by 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
◍ What are the strengths of the medical theoretical model of
disability? (2) Answer: 1. Acknowledges that there is a biological
condition placing individuals with disabilities at a disadvantage
2. Creates a set of clearly-defined biological criteria for medical
treatment and government assistance
◍ What are the weaknesses of the medical theoretical model of
disability? (4) Answer: 1. Overlooks the impact of the social
environment on a person with a disability
2. Makes disability a characteristic, labeling the person as different
from the rest of the population
3. Excludes those with disabilities who do not fit into the defined
criteria, meaning they might not be able to receive the care and
benefits they need
,4. Makes people have to prove their disability in order to receive the
necessary care and benefits
◍ What is the social theoretical model of disability? Answer:
Viewing disability as an avoidable condition caused by poor design in
society. Acknowledges there is a medical or biological component,
while stressing more inclusive designs could remove barriers for
people with disabilities.
◍ What are the strengths of the social theoretical model of disability?
(2) Answer: 1. Empowers individuals with disabilities by removing
the stigma; assumes society will create an inclusive environment, not
that people with disabilities need to accept a lower quality of life
2. Empowers designers of physical and virtual environments to think
about usability for everyone, resulting in better designs overall
◍ What are the weaknesses of the social theoretical model of
disability? (1) Answer: 1. Ignores the physical reality of having a
disability; accepting and owning one's disability can be healthy, both
emotionally and psychologically
◍ What is the functional solutions theoretical model of disability?
Answer: Viewing disability as a series of impairments or limitations
and the solutions to eradicate or reduce these limitations through
technology or methodology
◍ What are the strengths of the functional solutions theoretical
model of disability? (1) Answer: 1. Focuses on ideas, technologies,
, and innovations which benefit people with disabilities and improve
their lives
◍ What are the weaknesses of the functional solutions theoretical
model of disability? (1) Answer: 1. Misses opportunities to address
larger social context which might make a solution obsolete because it
focuses too much on creating practical technological solutions
◍ What is the social identity or cultural affiliation theoretical model
of disability? Answer: Viewing disability as a personal identity
through communicating with others who share similar life
experiences based on their disability; can be particularly strong
among people are deaf and use sign language
◍ What are the strengths of the social identity or cultural affiliation
theoretical model of disability? (2) Answer: 1. Accepts the disability
as an important part of one's emotional and psychological well-being
2. Gains political strength through alliances and advocacy networks
◍ What are the weaknesses of the social identity or cultural
affiliation theoretical model of disability? (2) Answer: 1. Does not
serve as a useful basis for technical definitions of disability because
groups of people with different disabilities or no disabilities might
consider themselves part of the same social group
2. May be a result of feeling excluded from the rest of society
◍ What is the charity theoretical model of disability? Answer:
Viewing disability as an unfortunate or tragic condition worthy of
