CESP Disability Awareness 3

Question 1

When an employer argues that a requested accommodation would cause 'undue hardship,' which factor is NOT typically considered in that analysis?

Accepted Answer

The employee's personal financial situation

Answer

Undue hardship analysis considers the employer's resources and operational impact, not the employee's personal finances.

Question 2

Identity-first language (e.g., 'autistic person') is often preferred within which community?

Accepted Answer

Many autistic self-advocates

Answer

Many autistic self-advocates prefer identity-first language because they view autism as integral to their identity.

Question 3

The concept of 'intersectionality' in disability awareness means:

Accepted Answer

How disability overlaps with race, gender, and other identities to shape experience

Answer

Intersectionality recognizes that disability experience is shaped by the interaction of multiple social identities.

Question 4

A supported employment specialist observes that a coworker is treating a new employee with a developmental disability in an overly childlike manner. This behavior is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Infantilization

Answer

Infantilization is treating adults with disabilities as if they are children, which undermines dignity and self-determination.

Question 5

Which statement BEST reflects the principle of disability etiquette when speaking with a person who uses a wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Speak to the person at eye level when possible during extended conversations

Answer

Speaking at eye level shows respect and facilitates direct communication with the wheelchair user.

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

CESP Disability Awareness 3