CESP Disability Awareness 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Trial Work Period

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A personal decision that belongs solely to the job seeker

Answer

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

Question 5

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:

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

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

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

CESP Disability Awareness 5