Question 1

Which of the following words has a meaning most like handicapism?

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A)  idealism
B)  individualism
C)  racism
D)  realism

Question 2

Seth works for a large landscaping service along with coworkers who also have disabilities.They have support on the job and also work with workers without disabilities.This is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive employment
B)  customized employment
C)  mobile work crew
D)  small business enterprise

Question 3

What percentage of individuals with disabilities who are of working age are employed?

Accepted Answer

A)  13%
B)  18%
C)  27%
D)  47%

Question 4

Which of the following describes a natural cue in a work environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gina wears a uniform to her job at McDonalds.
B)  Jason looks at a poster to make sure he set a table correctly.
C)  Madeline hears a beeping sound and removes sandwich buns from the oven.
D)  Nicholas cleans the bird cages after the store manager requests that he do so.

Question 5

According to Ferguson and Ferguson (2011) ,adulthood may be expressed in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

A)  age
B)  autonomy
C)  change
D)  membership

Question 6

An approach that helps people with disabilities live in the community as independently as possible is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  assisted living
B)  embedded living
C)  supported living
D)  transitional living

Question 7

Living in a foster home may be advantageous for a person with a disability because

Accepted Answer

A)  he may have fewer financial obligations
B)  he may be more accepted in the community at large
C)  he may reside in a more affluent neighborhood
D)  he may have more time for recreation and leisure

Question 8

Self-advocacy in adults with intellectual disabilities

Accepted Answer

A)  is impossible
B)  is hindered by a lack of motivation
C)  has increased sharply in the last decade
D)  has been enhanced by Internet resources and tools

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding interagency collaboration and transition is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interagency collaboration is critical to the success of transition.
B)  Interagency collaboration during transition is mandated under IDEA.
C)  Interagency collaboration during transition has been successful in most states.
D)  Interagency collaboration is required before transition goals and activities can be implemented.

Question 10

Which of the following most accurately reflects beliefs about residential treatment facilities for people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Residential treatment facilities for people with disabilities should be outlawed
B)  Residential treatment facilities are the best service option for people with disabilities.
C)  Residential treatment facilities do not provide a normal lifestyle for people with disabilities.
D)  Residential treatment facilities do not provide the kind of 24-hour support needed by people with disabilities.

Question 11

Most students with disabilities feel prepared for adulthood when they leave high school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain and give examples of supported employment.

Accepted Answer

supported employment means competitive e...

Question 13

Which of the following represents the most appropriate way to develop career awareness and vocational skills for students during the elementary years?

Accepted Answer

A)  feeding the class pet
B)  interviewing a parent about his/her job
C)  learning to count money and give change
D)  shadowing a cafeteria worker to learn about his/her job

Question 14

Poverty rates are highest among adults with severe disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS2) ,which adults with disabilities were least likely to participate in social activities outside of work?

Accepted Answer

A)  adults with attention deficit disorder
B)  adults with emotional and behavioral disabilities
C)  adults with hearing impairments
D)  adults with intellectual disabilities

Question 16

Postsecondary education is not an option for students with significant disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Instruction in academic skills is minimally important to many employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

People with disabilities engaged in competitive employment can be paid less than workers without disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an obstacle that makes transitioning to adulthood difficult for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  high expectations
B)  lack of motivation
C)  lack of needed supports
D)  lack of appropriate role models

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the EnvisionIT Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  It teaches academic and transition skills simultaneously.
B)  It teaches research skills necessary for success in college.
C)  It allows teachers to create employment portfolios for students with disabilities.
D)  It allows IEP teams to develop computerized transition plans for students with disabilities.

Exam 15: Transitioning to Adulthood

Living in a foster home may be advantageous for a person with a disability because

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Postsecondary education is not an option for students with significant disabilities.

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Which of the following words has a meaning most like handicapism?

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Which of the following statements regarding interagency collaboration and transition is true?

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Which of the following most accurately reflects beliefs about residential treatment facilities for people with disabilities?

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Which of the following describes a natural cue in a work environment?

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People with disabilities engaged in competitive employment can be paid less than workers without disabilities.

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According to the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS2) ,which adults with disabilities were least likely to participate in social activities outside of work?

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According to Ferguson and Ferguson (2011) ,adulthood may be expressed in all of the following ways except

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Which of the following represents the most appropriate way to develop career awareness and vocational skills for students during the elementary years?

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An approach that helps people with disabilities live in the community as independently as possible is known as

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Which of the following is an obstacle that makes transitioning to adulthood difficult for students with disabilities?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the EnvisionIT Program?

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Seth works for a large landscaping service along with coworkers who also have disabilities.They have support on the job and also work with workers without disabilities.This is known as

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What percentage of individuals with disabilities who are of working age are employed?

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Self-advocacy in adults with intellectual disabilities

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Instruction in academic skills is minimally important to many employers.

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Most students with disabilities feel prepared for adulthood when they leave high school.

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Explain and give examples of supported employment.

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Poverty rates are highest among adults with severe disabilities.

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