Diseases and Disorders – Flashcards
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A person who suffers from AIDS and has an immune system that does not function properly is considered to have which of the following?
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Impairment
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Give an example of each of the two types of disabilities.
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Physical disability: Anything dealing with vision, hearing, or motor skills such as deafness, blindness, or cerebral palsy. Mental disability: Anything resulting from development or injury that affects cognitive abilities, like Down syndrome.
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What law requires that disabled students who need individualized education have the least restrictive environment possible?
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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What sets the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 apart from the Americans with Disabilities Act?
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While the employment regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are similar, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 specifically targets any programs that are funded by federal funds.
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What tools would be used in schools to adapt teaching strategies to the specific needs of students?
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Individualized educational plan
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What can a disability affect?
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Mental ability, physical activity, and participation in normal activities
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Why are children more prone to be emotionally affected by a disability?
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Children with disabilities are particularly prone to discrimination from the very individuals and institutions with an obligation to protect them, including families, health and education services, and the state.
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True or False: The cost of a disability is not generally a burden to the disabled person because it is fully funded by the government.
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False
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True or False: Scooters have become a popular aide to those with mobility disabilities.
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True
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Lucas has a muscular disorder, making it difficult for him to play sports that require accurate muscle control. Which of the following does he have?
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Activity limitation
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What disability is not protected by law?
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a broken bone that is expected to heal properly
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What disabilities are protected by law?
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Nerve damage, autism, and cataracts
