DNR IAAP CPACC CERTIFICATION: DISABILITIES,
CHALLENGES, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES EXAM
WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|
ALREADY GRADED A+
About how many people have a disability? ✔Correct answer-One in five people, or about 20
percent
What is the medical theoretical model of disability? ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct
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) ✔Correct
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? ✔Correct answer-
Viewing disability as a personal identity via 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)
✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct answer-Viewing disability as an
unfortunate or tragic condition worthy of special treatment; those without disabilities take pity on
those with disabilities
What are the strengths of the charity theoretical model of disability? (1) ✔Correct answer-1.
Creates a sense of empathy in those without disabilities which inspires them to assist those with
disabilities
What are the weaknesses of the charity theoretical model of disability? (1) ✔Correct answer-1.
Encourages unequal social and political relationships, which can slow down progress overall for those
with disabilities
What are the theoretical models of disability? (5) ✔Correct answer-1. Medical
2. Social
3. Functional Solutions
4. Social Identity or cultural affiliation
5. Charity
Define assistive technologies ✔Correct answer-Assistive technology (AT) is assistive, adaptive, and
rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities or the elderly population.
Name the main categories of disabilities. ✔Correct answer-Blindness
Low Vision
Color Blindness
Deaf Blindness
Auditory Disabilities
Motor Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities
Math Disability
CHALLENGES, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES EXAM
WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|
ALREADY GRADED A+
About how many people have a disability? ✔Correct answer-One in five people, or about 20
percent
What is the medical theoretical model of disability? ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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) ✔Correct
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) ✔Correct
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? ✔Correct answer-
Viewing disability as a personal identity via 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)
✔Correct 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) ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct answer-Viewing disability as an
unfortunate or tragic condition worthy of special treatment; those without disabilities take pity on
those with disabilities
What are the strengths of the charity theoretical model of disability? (1) ✔Correct answer-1.
Creates a sense of empathy in those without disabilities which inspires them to assist those with
disabilities
What are the weaknesses of the charity theoretical model of disability? (1) ✔Correct answer-1.
Encourages unequal social and political relationships, which can slow down progress overall for those
with disabilities
What are the theoretical models of disability? (5) ✔Correct answer-1. Medical
2. Social
3. Functional Solutions
4. Social Identity or cultural affiliation
5. Charity
Define assistive technologies ✔Correct answer-Assistive technology (AT) is assistive, adaptive, and
rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities or the elderly population.
Name the main categories of disabilities. ✔Correct answer-Blindness
Low Vision
Color Blindness
Deaf Blindness
Auditory Disabilities
Motor Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities
Math Disability
