310/510 Ch.1 Part 2

Why was abuse in institutional settings widespread?

• Because the residents were too unruly to control

• Because the residences and their occupants were out of the public’s view

• Because the staff members were unqualified

• Because there was a lack of funding for the institutions

In what ways do films reflect society's views on disability?

• Films are completely independent of society's views on disability.

• Films often mirror the beliefs and attitudes of society at the time they were made.

• Films are always accurate depictions of disability.

• Films have no influence on society's views on disability.

What does data from the 1960s and 1970s reveal about children and youth with disabilities?

• They were routinely included in general education.

• They were routinely denied an education.

• They were only included in special education classes.

• They were mostly included in public schools with support from family.

What led to the call for inclusive education?

• Advocacy of adults with physical challenges and parent organizations

• Government policy changes

• Economic constraints

• Lack of funding for specialized schools

How do perceptions and attitudes affect the way people with disabilities are treated?

• They lead to bias and discrimination.

• They promote opportunities and supports.

• They create legislation that restricts abilities.

• They have no impact on treatment.

Why does language evolve over time?

• To make it more complicated.

• To reflect changing concepts and beliefs.

• To make communication easier.

• To separate the "informed" from the "uniformed."

What was the result of Rosa's Law in 2010?

• The state of Massachusetts called for the use of the term mental illness in all statutes.

• The state of New York removed the term intellectual disabilities from all of its official language.

• The term intellectual and developmental disabilities was replaced with mental retardation in all federal statutes.

• The term mental retardation was replaced with intellectual disabilities in all federal statutes.

What percentage of students with learning disabilities graduate high school with a regular diploma?

• 2%

• 25%

• 64%

• 95%

What percentage of students diagnosed with disabilities attend public schools?

• 25%

• 50%

• 95%

• 100%

What percentage of students diagnosed with disabilities attend a two or four-year college or university?

• 1%

• 26%

• 95%

• 100%