CDS Assistive Technology & Adaptations 2

Question 1

Which federal law requires that electronic and information technology procured by federal agencies be accessible to people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

Question 2

A client with low vision is struggling to read standard print documents. Which AT solution is MOST appropriate as a first-line intervention?

Accepted Answer

Screen magnification software

Answer

Screen magnification software enlarges on-screen content and is the most direct first-line solution for a user with low vision who can still see but needs larger text.

Question 3

The WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative) assessment framework is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Guide teams through a systematic AT needs assessment process

Answer

The WATI framework provides a structured, team-based process for assessing students' AT needs across multiple domains.

Question 4

Which switch access scanning method presents options one at a time sequentially until the user selects one?

Accepted Answer

Linear scanning

Answer

Linear scanning presents each item one at a time in sequence, requiring the fewest motor movements but taking longer to reach desired items.

Question 5

A student with cerebral palsy has difficulty gripping a standard pencil. Which low-tech adaptation would BEST address this?

Accepted Answer

A pencil grip or adapted writing utensil

Answer

A pencil grip or adapted writing utensil directly addresses the motor challenge of gripping a standard pencil without requiring technology.

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

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CDS Assistive Technology & Adaptations 2