DDA Disability Awareness & Person-Centered Support

Question 1

What is the primary goal of person-centered support?

Accepted Answer

To empower individuals to make choices about their lives

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To enforce standardized care routines.

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To prioritize the caregiver's convenience.

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To reduce autonomy for safety.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of respectful communication?

Accepted Answer

Addressing individuals by their preferred name and listening carefully

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Interrupting when the person speaks slowly.

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Using nicknames without asking.

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Correcting their statements often.

Question 3

Why is cultural competence important in disability support?

Accepted Answer

It reduces misunderstandings and improves support outcomes

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It allows staff to impose their beliefs.

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It eliminates the need for communication.

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It encourages uniform treatment.

Question 4

What is the least restrictive environment?

Accepted Answer

A setting that promotes independence and inclusion

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One that isolates individuals for their safety.

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A facility that restricts access to the community.

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A controlled environment with strict rules.

Question 5

What does 'dignity of risk' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Allowing individuals to make informed choices, even with risks

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Forcing people to avoid all risks.

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Preventing people from making decisions.

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Limiting opportunities for independence.

Question 6

Why is it important to involve individuals in their support planning?

Accepted Answer

To promote autonomy and personalized care

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To ensure faster planning.

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To reduce caregiver workload.

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To limit their decision-making.

Question 7

What is an appropriate way to support someone with limited verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Use gestures, visual aids, or technology to assist communication

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Ignore their attempts to communicate.

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Speak louder and faster.

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Avoid interactions.

Question 8

How can support workers help promote community inclusion?

Accepted Answer

Encourage and support involvement in community activities

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Discourage participation in community events.

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Keep individuals isolated for safety.

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Only allow family-approved activities.

Question 9

What should be done if abuse or neglect is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Report and document the concern immediately

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Ignore it to avoid conflict.

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Wait to see if it continues.

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Ask others to investigate first.