CDS Community Integration & Independent Living

Question 1

Which federal law mandates that individuals with disabilities have the right to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs?

Accepted Answer

Olmstead v. L.C. Supreme Court Decision

Answer

The Olmstead v. L.C. (1999) Supreme Court decision established that unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities constitutes discrimination, requiring states to provide community-based services.

Question 2

A Certified Disability Specialist is helping a client transition from a nursing facility to community living. Which of the following is the FIRST step in the transition planning process?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the client's goals and preferences

Answer

Person-centered planning begins with identifying the individual's goals, preferences, and strengths before arranging services or supports.

Question 3

Which Independent Living philosophy principle emphasizes that people with disabilities are the best experts on their own needs?

Accepted Answer

Consumer control and self-determination

Answer

Consumer control and self-determination is a foundational IL philosophy principle holding that individuals with disabilities are the experts on their own needs and should direct their own services.

Question 4

An Independent Living Center (ILC) is BEST described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A nonprofit, consumer-controlled organization providing IL services

Answer

ILCs are nonprofit, consumer-controlled community organizations governed and staffed primarily by people with disabilities that provide IL core services.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered one of the five core services that Independent Living Centers are required to provide?

Accepted Answer

Peer counseling and peer support

Answer

Peer counseling/peer support is one of the five federally mandated core services for ILCs, along with IL skills training, information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, and transition services.

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

(CDS) Certified Disability Specialist Practice Test

CDS Community Integration & Independent Living