CRA Special Populations & Disability Awareness Flashcards
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Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs and services, including recreational facilities?
Answer: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
The ADA of 1990 prohibits discrimination based on disability in public accommodations, employment, and services, including recreational programs and facilities.
When working with a client who has dementia, which activity approach is most appropriate?
Answer: Familiar, simple, routine-based activities that promote comfort and success
Familiar, simple, and routine-based activities reduce confusion and anxiety while promoting a sense of achievement and comfort for clients with dementia.
A client uses a wheelchair for mobility. When facilitating a table activity, the recreation aide should:
Answer: Ensure the table height is accessible and the client can participate at the same level as peers
Ensuring accessible table height promotes inclusion and allows wheelchair users to participate fully alongside peers without unnecessary segregation.
Which communication approach is recommended when working with a client who has a hearing impairment?
Answer: Face the client directly, speak clearly at a normal pace, and use visual cues or written materials as needed
Facing the client and using clear speech with visual supports ensures the client can lip-read, see non-verbal cues, and receive information in their preferred format.
The concept of 'normalization' in disability services means:
Answer: Providing conditions and opportunities as close as possible to typical societal norms
Normalization means ensuring individuals with disabilities have access to living conditions, daily routines, and experiences that are as similar as possible to those of their peers without disabilities.
When facilitating recreation with a client who has an intellectual disability, the aide should:
Answer: Simplify instructions, use demonstration, and offer consistent positive reinforcement
Simple instructions, visual demonstration, and positive reinforcement support learning, confidence, and participation for clients with intellectual disabilities.