Round 1

Which statement most applies to people with disabilities?

• They are unlikely to experience discrimination

• They require ongoing assistance with daily activities

• They are reliant on government assistance to support their social needs.

• They have individual and unique differences that need to be recognised.

Which of the following could be considered to be a form of discrimination?

• A government agency providing a translator when requested

• A seniors insurance company only insuring people over the age of 55

• A large retail outlet not providing designated parking for people with a disability

• A job advertisement inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply

Which pair of factors is most likely to affect a person with a disability being able to access educational services?

• Media stereotypes and gender expectations

• Level of disability and gender expectations

• Level of disability and availability of services

• Media stereotypes and availability of services

Which combination of needs would be the most significant for a young person living in a nursing home?

• Education and employment

• Housing and financial support

• Self-esteem and sense of identity

• Access to services and security

A homeless youth volunteers two days each week for a community group that provides homeless people with food and shelter. In exchange, the youth receives meals and housing on those days. When volunteering, which of the youth’s needs are being met?

• Health and social interaction

• Education and sense of identity

• Employment and financial support

• Adequate standard of living and safety and security

Which of the following best describes advocacy?

• Protesting, debating and voting

• Raising awareness, education and promotion

• Compromising and negotiating to ensure equal rights

• Developing laws and legislation to protect minority groups

Which factor determines whether an individual is included in the definition of people with disabilities?

• The individual demonstrates limited employment skills.

• The individual requires welfare and educational support

• The individual experiences a physical disorder for less than four months.

• The individual experiences a total or partial loss of physical or mental function.

Which set of services would be of most benefit to homeless youth?

• Education, counselling and health care

• Awareness campaign, medical care and legal aid

• Financial assistance, cheap clothing and improvised shelter

• Job search assistance, respite care and access to resources

Tom is a 17-year-old male who has recently experienced a major accident resulting in a long-term physical and intellectual impairment. Tom is an only child and his aged parents have now become his full-time carers. What are Tom’s most significant long-term needs?

• Education and recreation

• Transport and sense of identity

• Employment and financial support

• Adequate standard of living and safety and security

Michelle and her two dependent children are now homeless after leaving an unsafe home environment. Which of the following would contribute most to the immediate wellbeing of Michelle and her children?

• Legal aid, childcare services, physical activity

• Tertiary education, sense of identity, employment

• Career opportunities, availability of transport, healthcare

• Counselling services, financial support, security and safety