Disabilities Vocab Review

What are some common misconceptions about invisible disabilities?

• Assuming that a person with an invisible disability is not disabled because they do not have visible physical impairments.

• Invisible disabilities are not real and are just excuses for laziness.

• People with invisible disabilities are just seeking attention.

• Invisible disabilities are not as serious as visible disabilities.

What is Universal design?

• Ensuring that only a small portion of the population can use the environment or technology.

• Access in only one language. The majority language of a region.

• Making design accessible for everyone in society. This can be environmental, technology, or software etc.

• Access is only possible on one platform such as Android, Apple, or Google etc.

What is identity first language?

• Disability is a source of positive identity and pride. Disability is often referenced first.

• Use the person's preferred name or title prior to sharing ability or disability information.

• Identifying which category of disability a person has and if it is connected to the Americans With Disability Act (ADA).

• Identify which disability law is being used ADA, 504, or Disability Education laws such as IDEA.

What is or what is an example of person first language?

• Autistic person

• Person with Autism

• Identifies when a person was first diagnosed with a disability.

• Typically, the first person identified with a new disability category.

What does curb-cut effect mean?

• A wheelchair accessible curb.

• A fair way to cut funding and spending to benefit everyone.

• Only relates to the invention of the new curb design by the side of the road/sidewalk.

• A design change intended for a small group of people that actually benefits ALL people.

Match the preferred term to the words/scenarios below that they best describe:

1. 1. A person with a disability ​ ​ (a)  

2. 2. A person that does not have a disability ​ (b)  

3. 3. A person walking with crutches/walker​ ​ (c)  

4. 4. Down Syndrome​ (d)  

5. 5. A person in a wheelchair​ (e)  

• Disabled Person
• Handicapped Person
• Able-bodied
• Normal
• Physically disabled person
• Cripple
• Intellectual Disability
• Mentally challenged
• Wheelchair user
• Wheelchair bound

What term means providing access to or being reachable or usable, and can also describe architecture that is usable by everyone, including those who use a wheelchair, walker, or cane?

• Discrimination

• Compensatory Strategies

• Eligibility

• Accessible

Which is an example of a visible disability?

• Deafness

• Learning Disability

• Mental Illness

• Chronic Diseases

Which of the following is an invisible disability?

• Chronic Pain

• Amputation

• Spinal Cord Injury

• Blindnesss

Which of the following is an acquired disability?

• Blindness from birth

• Traumatic Brain Injury

• Deafness from birth

• Autism Spectrum Disorder