CDT Legal & Ethical Considerations in Disability Trauma

Question 1

Which U.S. federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and is most directly relevant to CDT practitioners advocating for clients?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

The ADA prohibits discrimination in employment, public services, and accommodations, forming the legal backbone for disability rights in trauma-informed advocacy.

Question 2

What ethical principle requires CDT practitioners to prioritize the well-being and interests of the client above their own or organizational interests?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical obligation to act in the best interest of the client, a core principle in all helping professions.

Question 3

When is a CDT practitioner legally mandated to break confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

When there is credible risk of harm to the client or others

Answer

Mandatory reporting and duty-to-warn obligations require practitioners to breach confidentiality when there is imminent risk of harm to the client or a third party.

Question 4

What does informed consent require when working with clients with disabilities who have trauma histories?

Accepted Answer

Providing accessible information about services, risks, and rights so the client can make a voluntary decision

Answer

Informed consent must be accessible, comprehensible, and voluntary, with accommodations made for disability-related communication needs.

Question 5

Which legal concept protects individuals with disabilities from abuse and neglect in care settings under U.S. law?

Accepted Answer

Adult Protective Services (APS) statutes

Answer

APS statutes create legal frameworks for investigating and responding to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults including those with disabilities.

CDT - Certified in Disability Trauma Practice Test

CDT - Certified in Disability Trauma Practice Test

CDT Legal & Ethical Considerations in Disability Trauma