IAAP CPACC exam questions with correct answers

Name a disability that might not be obvious to an observer CORRECT ANSWER Dyslexia, hearing loss, seizure disorder What is the medical model of disability? CORRECT ANSWER The medical model of disability focuses solely on the biological aspects of disability. What disability model says that disability is an issue with inaccessible environments rather than people ? CORRECT ANSWER Social model What's a weakness of the social identity model? CORRECT ANSWER People might like this model because they feel excluded from society. What's a pro of the functional solutions model? CORRECT ANSWER It looks for helpful and realistic ways to solve problems What is the charity model? CORRECT ANSWER The idea that people with disabilities are the victims of unfortunate situations and deserve special treatment. What is a pro of the medical model? CORRECT ANSWER It's based on clearly defined factual information What are the weaknesses of the medical model? CORRECT ANSWER Very specific definitions can be an issue when some people don't fit into a box and might miss out on benefits or assistance that they need. It also overlooks the need for accessible environments because of its focus on the individual. And it can give a person an "other" label. What's the social model? CORRECT ANSWER The idea that disability is a function of how a person interacts with their environment. If things were designed in an accessible way, then a disability wouldn't be a barrier.