CVE Disability & Functional Capacity Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of a 'psychosocial barrier' to employment that a vocational evaluator should assess?

Answer: Fear of losing disability benefits upon returning to work

Fear of losing disability benefits is a psychosocial barrier — a psychological or social factor (not a physical one) that inhibits a client's willingness or ability to pursue work.

The concept of 'symptom validity' in evaluation is MOST relevant when:

Answer: Assessing whether a client's reported symptoms are consistent with known patterns of their diagnosed condition

Symptom validity testing and analysis evaluate whether reported symptoms are consistent with established clinical presentations of the claimed condition.

Which federal law specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in federally funded vocational rehabilitation programs?

Answer: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in federally funded programs and activities.

In evaluating a client with a visual impairment, which accommodation consideration is MOST relevant to vocational planning?

Answer: Assistive technology such as screen readers, magnification software, and Braille materials

Assistive technology opens access to a wide range of occupations for individuals with visual impairments by compensating for functional limitations.

The concept of 'transferable skills analysis' is particularly important in workers' compensation cases because it:

Answer: Identifies occupations the injured worker can perform within their post-injury functional limitations

TSA in workers' compensation cases identifies occupations accessible to the claimant within their post-injury physical and cognitive limitations, supporting return-to-work planning and earning capacity analysis.

Which federal law provides the framework for state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to serve individuals with disabilities?

Answer: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by WIOA, authorizes and funds state vocational rehabilitation programs and establishes the framework for serving individuals with disabilities.