BRS Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which order of selection priority must VR agencies follow when they cannot serve all eligible individuals?
- Most significantly disabled individuals first (Correct answer)
- First-come, first-served basis
- Individuals with the lowest income first
- Individuals closest to employment readiness first
Correct answer: Most significantly disabled individuals first
Order of selection requires VR agencies to prioritize individuals with the most significant disabilities when resources are limited.
Question 2: A blind client wants to become a massage therapist. Which type of vocational evaluation would BEST assess their aptitude for this career?
- Situational assessment in an actual massage setting (Correct answer)
- Paper-and-pencil aptitude test only
- Review of prior work history alone
- Standardized IQ testing
Correct answer: Situational assessment in an actual massage setting
Situational assessments in real work environments provide the most valid vocational information for individuals with visual impairments.
Question 3: Which assistive technology is MOST critical for a newly blinded office worker to regain productivity with standard workplace software?
- Screen reader with keyboard navigation training (Correct answer)
- Large-print keyboard covers only
- Closed-circuit television (CCTV)
- Audio description software for video content
Correct answer: Screen reader with keyboard navigation training
Screen readers with keyboard navigation allow blind individuals to independently access computer-based workplace software.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a Supported Employment (SE) program for individuals who are blind with additional disabilities?
- Provide ongoing job coaching in integrated competitive employment settings (Correct answer)
- Train individuals in sheltered workshop environments
- Assess functional vision for vocational planning
- Develop pre-vocational skills in a segregated setting
Correct answer: Provide ongoing job coaching in integrated competitive employment settings
Supported Employment places individuals with significant disabilities in integrated competitive employment with ongoing support services.
Question 5: A BRS conducting a job analysis for a blind client's prospective employer should document which of the following?
- Essential job functions and physical demands of the position (Correct answer)
- The employer's preference for sighted workers
- Only the salary and benefits information
- The client's previous employment history
Correct answer: Essential job functions and physical demands of the position
Job analysis identifies essential functions and demands so accommodations can be matched to specific workplace requirements.
Question 6: Under the ADA, an employer is required to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause:
- Undue hardship based on cost and impact on operations (Correct answer)
- Any inconvenience to coworkers
- A change to standard company policy
- Additional hiring of support staff
Correct answer: Undue hardship based on cost and impact on operations
The ADA undue hardship standard considers the nature and cost of the accommodation relative to the employer's financial resources and operations.
Question 7: Which federal agency administers the State Vocational Rehabilitation program that serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired?
- Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) (Correct answer)
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Department of Labor (DOL)
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Correct answer: Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
RSA, within the Department of Education, oversees the state VR program grants and policy under the Rehabilitation Act.
BRS Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment 2
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which order of selection priority must VR agencies follow when they cannot serve all eligible individuals?