Assist. Tech Quiz

Why is assistive technology important?

• It produces feelings of independence and self-accomplishment in differently abled students.

• It ensures that differently abled students will rank near the top of their class academically.

• It ensures that differently abled students establish emotional bonds with their classmates.

• It ensures that differently abled students will advance beyond their peers academically.

Who determines the specific assistive technology a student is entitled to?

• Parents

• Individual Students

• Principal

• IEP Team

Virtual reality can be used to help support autistic groups in practicing real-life skills?

• Yes

• No

What are some of the issues and challenges with using VR; both generally and with autistic groups? (tick all that apply)

• VR can make people feel sick

• Wearing VR headsets can feel strange to autistic people (sensory preferences)

• Not many challenges, autistic groups enjoy using VR

• Issues of balance can cause younger groups problems

• Being aware of space (in the real world) while wearing HMDs are a real problem

Areas where VR have been successfully applied with autistic groups include? (tick all that apply)

• Crossing the road safely

• Learning math skills

• Learning to drive

• Practicing interviews

• Learning what a science museum looks like before actually visiting

What is a key premise for using VR with autistic groups? (only one)

• Means they don't have to interact with others

• Because it's fun

• Removes real-world consequences when rehearing / practicing skills

• Because they like it

Which of the following describes a barrier?

• John cannot move without using a wheelchair

• John needs medication regularly in order to attend lectures

• John cannot access the lecture rooms because there are no ramps or lifts

• John wants a career in ICT because at least he can work from home

What does the term 'reasonable accommodation' mean?

• Provide decent accommodation with lighting and bathroom facilities

• Giving people with different abilities opportunities to study/participant in an activity within reason

• Giving people who are differently abled priority over others

• Making adjustments so that people with differences participate at an equal level

Research suggests that up to _____ of the U.S. population is neurodivergent

• 5%

• 50%

• 20%

• 1%

True or False: The ‘social model of disability’ views ‘disability’ as the result of the interaction between people living with differences and an environment filled with physical, attitudinal, communication and social barriers.

• True

• Fasle