Disability Awareness Flashcards

Which federal program provides work incentives that allow Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients to test their ability to work without immediately losing benefits?

Answer: Trial Work Period

The Trial Work Period allows SSDI beneficiaries to test their ability to work for up to 9 months while retaining full benefits.

An employment specialist notices a job seeker consistently refers to themselves using derogatory disability-related language. The BEST initial response is to:

Answer: Explore the job seeker's self-perception and gently model respectful terminology

Exploring self-perception and modeling respectful language supports the individual's self-concept development without shaming them.

Which of the following is an example of a 'natural support' in a workplace?

Answer: A coworker who provides informal task guidance as part of their normal role

Natural supports are informal assistance provided by coworkers and supervisors as part of typical workplace relationships.

The 'disclosure decision' framework in supported employment emphasizes that disability disclosure to an employer is:

Answer: A personal decision that belongs solely to the job seeker

Disclosure is a personal right; only the individual with the disability can decide whether, when, and how much to disclose.

A job seeker who is deaf requests a sign language interpreter for a job interview. Under the ADA, responsibility for providing this accommodation rests with:

Answer: The employer

The ADA requires employers—not applicants or their support agencies—to provide reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Which principle of the Independent Living Movement most directly supports employment integration over sheltered workshops?

Answer: Consumer control and self-determination

Consumer control and self-determination—core Independent Living principles—support individuals choosing integrated employment over segregated settings.

A CESP practitioner is conducting a situational assessment at a grocery store for a job seeker with an intellectual disability. The PRIMARY purpose of this assessment is to:

Answer: Observe the individual's functional skills and work behaviors in a real employment setting

Situational assessments evaluate functional skills, work behaviors, and support needs in authentic workplace environments.