CDS Community Integration & Independent Living 2

Question 1

Which environmental barrier is MOST commonly cited by people with disabilities as limiting community participation?

Accepted Answer

Inaccessible transportation systems

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Lack of personal motivation

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Insufficient medical treatment

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Limited family support networks

Question 2

A client with a cognitive disability wants to learn to manage their own finances. Which independent living skill-building approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Community-based instruction using real money in real settings

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Having a family member manage all finances on their behalf

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Repetitive classroom instruction on budgeting theory

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Providing written financial management pamphlets

Question 3

Under the ADA Title II, public entities are required to make their programs accessible through which concept?

Accepted Answer

Program accessibility

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Universal design standards

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Reasonable modification of policies

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Barrier removal obligations

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'supported decision-making' as an alternative to guardianship?

Accepted Answer

An approach where a person with disability chooses supporters to help understand and communicate decisions

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A legal arrangement where a guardian makes all decisions for an individual

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A professional assessment determining a person's decision-making capacity

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A court-ordered program mandating specific life decisions

Question 5

A CDS specialist is helping a client with a psychiatric disability apply for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Which federal requirement must the setting meet to qualify as an HCBS setting?

Accepted Answer

Must be integrated in and support access to the greater community

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Must be a licensed group home with 24-hour staffing

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Must provide on-site medical supervision

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Must have a minimum of 10 residents for cost efficiency

Question 6

Which self-advocacy skill is MOST important for a person with a disability to develop in order to successfully direct their own community living supports?

Accepted Answer

Ability to identify, communicate, and assert one's own needs and rights

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Understanding medical terminology related to their diagnosis

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Knowledge of federal disability benefit programs

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Proficiency in using assistive technology devices

Question 7

When conducting a home modification assessment for a client using a power wheelchair, which measurement is the MINIMUM doorway clear width required by ADA accessibility guidelines?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

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28 inches

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32 inches

Answer

42 inches