CRA CRA Special Populations & Disability Awareness

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs and services, including recreational facilities?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The Fair Housing Act

Question 2

When working with a client who has dementia, which activity approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Familiar, simple, routine-based activities that promote comfort and success

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Complex multi-step activities that challenge cognitive function

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Highly competitive group activities to stimulate engagement

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Activities requiring detailed written instructions

Question 3

A client uses a wheelchair for mobility. When facilitating a table activity, the recreation aide should:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the table height is accessible and the client can participate at the same level as peers

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Seat all wheelchair users together in a separate area

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Ask the client to transfer to a standard chair for activities

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Skip activities that require table use for this client

Question 4

Which communication approach is recommended when working with a client who has a hearing impairment?

Accepted Answer

Face the client directly, speak clearly at a normal pace, and use visual cues or written materials as needed

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Speak louder and more slowly without changing position

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Avoid direct communication and rely on family members to relay information

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Only use sign language regardless of the client's communication preferences

Question 5

The concept of 'normalization' in disability services means:

Accepted Answer

Providing conditions and opportunities as close as possible to typical societal norms

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Making individuals with disabilities behave like those without disabilities

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Eliminating all accommodations to encourage independence

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Separating individuals with disabilities into specialized programs only

Question 6

When facilitating recreation with a client who has an intellectual disability, the aide should:

Accepted Answer

Simplify instructions, use demonstration, and offer consistent positive reinforcement

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Use complex verbal instructions to challenge cognitive growth

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Group all clients with intellectual disabilities in separate programming

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Avoid activities that require any decision-making by the client