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Question 1

Which federal agency administers the Randolph-Sheppard Act, giving blind vendors priority for operating vending facilities on federal property?

Accepted Answer

Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration

Answer

The Randolph-Sheppard Act is administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within the U.S. Department of Education.

Question 2

A BRS specialist is helping a client who is blind and deaf apply for SSI. Which determination is most critical to establish eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Whether the client's combined disability meets the SSA definition of blindness or disability with income below the threshold

Answer

SSI eligibility requires meeting SSA's definition of blindness or disability combined with income and resource limits below federal thresholds.

Question 3

The National Industries for the Blind (NIB) primarily supports employment for people who are blind through which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating AbilityOne contracts that require nonprofit agencies employing blind workers to produce goods/services for the federal government

Answer

NIB facilitates AbilityOne Program contracts, enabling nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind to supply products and services to the federal government.

Question 4

When advocating for a student who is blind under IDEA, a BRS working as part of an IEP team should ensure which Braille-related requirement is addressed?

Accepted Answer

Braille instruction must be provided unless the IEP team determines it is not appropriate based on the child's needs

Answer

IDEA requires that Braille instruction be provided to students who are blind unless the IEP team, including parents, determines another literacy medium is more appropriate.

Question 5

A client with low vision wants to continue driving with bioptic telescopic lenses. Which organization provides the most relevant guidance on bioptic driving standards by state?

Accepted Answer

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)

Answer

AER provides professional guidance and resources on bioptic driving programs and state-by-state regulatory information relevant to low vision specialists.

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

BRS Community Resources & Advocacy 2