IAAP CPACC Exam / Actual Exam Questions &
Correct, Certified Solutions / 2025.
Terms in this set (102)
Name a disability that Dyslexia, hearing loss, seizure disorder
might not be obvious to
an observer
What is the medical modelThe medical model of disability focuses solely on the of disability?
biological aspects of disability.
What disability model says Social model
that disability is an issue with
inaccessible environments
rather than people ?
What's a weakness of the People might like this model because they feel excluded from
social identity model? society.
What's a pro of the It looks for helpful and realistic ways to solve problems
functional solutions
model?
What is the charity model? The idea that people with disabilities are the victims of unfortunate
situations and deserve special treatment.
What is a pro of the medical It's based on clearly defined factual information
model?
Very specific definitions can be an issue when some people
don't fit into a box and might miss out on benefits or
What are the weaknesses of
assistance that they need. It also overlooks the need for
the medical model?
accessible environments because of its focus on the individual.
And it can give a person an "other" label.
, What's the social model? 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.
What's a pro of the social It empowers people with a disability by putting the need for
model? change on the environment instead of the person. It could
indirectly influence designers and architects to create a more
usable world.
What are weaknesses of the It can make a disability seem impersonal, and some people with
social model? disabilities feel like their disability is an important part of
themself. It also de-emphasizes the reality that people with
disabilities can face.
What is the functional It identifies the functional impairments of a person and
solutions model? looks for ways to create and innovate new ways to help
people interact with their environment.
What is a weakness of the The search for a specific way to solve a problem might
functional solutions model? mean that a broader way to solve the problem is
overlooked.
What are three types of Blindness, low vision, color blindness
visual disabilities?
What are five types of Manual dexterity/fine motor control, ambulation, muscle
mobility disorders? fatigue, body size, body shape and form
What are some types of Intellectual, memory, reading, math comprehension,
cognitive disorders? ADHD, learning, dyslexia, language, autism
What are the two types of Photosensitive and general seizure disorder
seizure disorders?
What are three types of Social, emotional, and behavioral
psychological disorders?
What is the economic It defines disability by a person's ability to work
model?
Correct, Certified Solutions / 2025.
Terms in this set (102)
Name a disability that Dyslexia, hearing loss, seizure disorder
might not be obvious to
an observer
What is the medical modelThe medical model of disability focuses solely on the of disability?
biological aspects of disability.
What disability model says Social model
that disability is an issue with
inaccessible environments
rather than people ?
What's a weakness of the People might like this model because they feel excluded from
social identity model? society.
What's a pro of the It looks for helpful and realistic ways to solve problems
functional solutions
model?
What is the charity model? The idea that people with disabilities are the victims of unfortunate
situations and deserve special treatment.
What is a pro of the medical It's based on clearly defined factual information
model?
Very specific definitions can be an issue when some people
don't fit into a box and might miss out on benefits or
What are the weaknesses of
assistance that they need. It also overlooks the need for
the medical model?
accessible environments because of its focus on the individual.
And it can give a person an "other" label.
, What's the social model? 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.
What's a pro of the social It empowers people with a disability by putting the need for
model? change on the environment instead of the person. It could
indirectly influence designers and architects to create a more
usable world.
What are weaknesses of the It can make a disability seem impersonal, and some people with
social model? disabilities feel like their disability is an important part of
themself. It also de-emphasizes the reality that people with
disabilities can face.
What is the functional It identifies the functional impairments of a person and
solutions model? looks for ways to create and innovate new ways to help
people interact with their environment.
What is a weakness of the The search for a specific way to solve a problem might
functional solutions model? mean that a broader way to solve the problem is
overlooked.
What are three types of Blindness, low vision, color blindness
visual disabilities?
What are five types of Manual dexterity/fine motor control, ambulation, muscle
mobility disorders? fatigue, body size, body shape and form
What are some types of Intellectual, memory, reading, math comprehension,
cognitive disorders? ADHD, learning, dyslexia, language, autism
What are the two types of Photosensitive and general seizure disorder
seizure disorders?
What are three types of Social, emotional, and behavioral
psychological disorders?
What is the economic It defines disability by a person's ability to work
model?
