Promoting Community Inclusion Flashcards

An individual with an intellectual disability wants to join a competitive sports league. Community members question whether they should be allowed to participate. The DSP should:

Answer: Support the individual's right to try, advocate for their inclusion, and help address any needed accommodations

Advocacy and support for reasonable accommodations are key DSP roles when community members question an individual's right to participate.

What is 'asset-based thinking' when applied to community inclusion?

Answer: Focusing on an individual's strengths and what they can contribute to the community

Asset-based thinking focuses on what an individual can contribute and the strengths they bring, rather than on deficits or limitations.

A DSP supports someone who is deaf and wants to attend a public lecture. To promote full inclusion, the DSP should FIRST:

Answer: Help the individual request an ASL interpreter or CART captioning from the venue in advance

Requesting appropriate accommodations from the venue enables full, independent participation in the community event.

Which practice MOST undermines community inclusion efforts?

Answer: Exclusively scheduling activities with disability-only programs and groups

Limiting participation to disability-only settings prevents individuals from integrating into the broader community.

An individual you support has developed a crush on someone they met at a community class. How should the DSP handle this?

Answer: Support the individual's right to explore relationships, provide guidance if requested, and ensure they have information about healthy relationships

Individuals with disabilities have the same rights to pursue relationships as anyone else, with DSPs supporting in an empowering and rights-based way.

What does 'fading support' mean in the context of a DSP promoting community inclusion?

Answer: Gradually reducing the frequency and intensity of paid support as the individual builds skills and natural supports

Fading support means intentionally and gradually withdrawing paid support as the individual gains skills and connects with natural community supports.

A DSP hears a store employee make a condescending remark to an individual they support, such as saying 'Good job!' for a simple purchase. The BEST response is to:

Answer: Politely model respectful adult-to-adult interaction and, if appropriate, gently educate the employee afterward

DSPs protect dignity by modeling respectful interaction and using teachable moments to educate community members without escalating conflict.