IAAP CPACC Certification: Disabilities,
Challenges, and Assistive Technologies
Exam Q&A 100% Solved
About how many people have a disability? - ✔✔One in five people, or
about 20 percent
What is the medical theoretical model of disability? - ✔✔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) -
✔✔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)
- ✔✔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? - ✔✔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) -
✔✔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) -
✔✔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? -
✔✔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) - ✔✔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) - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Viewing disability as a personal identity through
communicating with others who share similar life experiences based on
Challenges, and Assistive Technologies
Exam Q&A 100% Solved
About how many people have a disability? - ✔✔One in five people, or
about 20 percent
What is the medical theoretical model of disability? - ✔✔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) -
✔✔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)
- ✔✔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? - ✔✔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) -
✔✔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) -
✔✔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? -
✔✔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) - ✔✔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) - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Viewing disability as a personal identity through
communicating with others who share similar life experiences based on
