DDA Vocational Training & Supported Employment 3

Question 1

What is the DSP's appropriate role regarding an individual's disability disclosure to an employer?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure is entirely the individual's decision; the DSP should support informed choice without pressuring disclosure

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The DSP should proactively disclose all disability-related information to the employer to ensure proper accommodations

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Disclosure is required by law, so the DSP must inform the employer before job placement

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The DSP should never mention disability to the employer under any circumstances

Question 2

What is a 'vocational profile' and why is it used in supported employment?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive summary of an individual's skills, interests, work history, and support needs used to guide job development

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A legal document certifying that an individual is eligible for disability benefits

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A standardized test score used to rank individuals by employment readiness

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A record of disciplinary actions from previous employment

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'systematic instruction' as used by job coaches in vocational training?

Accepted Answer

Using planned, evidence-based teaching strategies such as prompting hierarchies and reinforcement to build job skills

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Following a rigid script with no individualization during job training

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Providing verbal instructions only, without hands-on demonstration

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Allowing the individual to learn entirely through trial and error without structured support

Question 4

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the '14(c) certificate' and why is it controversial?

Accepted Answer

A certificate that allows certain employers to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage, often criticized for perpetuating segregation

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A certification required for all supported employment providers to operate legally

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A training credential awarded to job coaches who complete certification requirements

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A federal document that exempts nonprofit disability service providers from employment taxes

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'fading supports' in a supported employment relationship?

Accepted Answer

To gradually remove job coach presence as the worker becomes more competent, promoting independence and natural supports

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To phase out an individual's employment when they are no longer making progress

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To reduce employer involvement in the accommodation process over time

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To lower the intensity of paid work hours as the individual approaches retirement

Question 6

What is a key consideration when conducting a job development visit with a potential employer on behalf of an individual with a developmental disability?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on the benefits the individual's skills and contributions bring to the employer's business

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Emphasizing the individual's disability diagnosis to qualify for employer tax incentives

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Requesting that the employer create a separate break room for the supported employee

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Asking the employer to waive standard hiring requirements for the individual

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a reasonable accommodation an employer might provide under the ADA to support an employee with a developmental disability?

Accepted Answer

Providing a written checklist or visual schedule to help the employee complete tasks independently

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Eliminating all production requirements for the employee with a disability

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Reassigning the employee's essential job functions to a coworker permanently

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Requiring the employee to work in a separate area away from customers and coworkers