CPACC Exam Questions and
Answers.
Name a disability that might not be obvious to an observer - Answer Dyslexia, hearing loss, seizure
disorder
What is the medical model of disability? - Answer The medical model of disability focuses solely on
the biological aspects of disability.
What disability model says that disability is an issue with inaccessible environments rather than
people? - Answer Social model
What's a weakness of the social identity model? - Answer People might like this model because they
feel excluded from society.
What's a pro of the functional solutions model? - Answer it looks for helpful and realistic ways to
solve problems
What is the charity model? - Answer the idea that people with disabilities are the victims of
unfortunate situations and deserve special treatment.
What is a pro of the medical model? - Answer it’s based on clearly defined factual information
What are the weaknesses of the medical model? - Answer Very specific definitions can be an issue
when some people don't fit into a box and might miss out on benefits or assistance that they need. It
also overlooks the need for accessible environments because of its focus on the individual. And it
can give a person an "other" label.
What's the social model? - Answer the idea that disability is a function of how a person interacts
with their environment. If things were designed in an accessible way, then a disability wouldn't be a
barrier.
What's a pro of the social model? - Answer it empowers people with a disability by putting the need
for change on the environment instead of the person. It could indirectly influence designers and
architects to create a more usable world.
, What are weaknesses of the social model? - Answer It can make a disability seem impersonal, and
some people with disabilities feel like their disability is an important part of themself. It also de-
emphasizes the reality that people with disabilities can face.
What is the functional solutions model? - Answer It identifies the functional impairments of a person
and looks for ways to create and innovate new ways to help people interact with their environment.
What is a weakness of the functional solutions model? - Answer The search for a specific way to
solve a problem might mean that a broader way to solve the problem is overlooked.
What are three types of visual disabilities? - Answer Blindness, low vision, colour blindness
What are five types of mobility disorders? - Answer Manual dexterity/fine motor control,
ambulation, muscle fatigue, body size, body shape and form
What are some types of cognitive disorders? - Answer Intellectual, memory, reading, math
comprehension, ADHD, learning, dyslexia, language, autism
What are the two types of seizure disorders? - Answer Photosensitive and general seizure disorder
What are three types of psychological disorders? - Answer Social, emotional, and behavioural
What is the economic model? - Answer it defines disability by a person's ability to work
What are pros of the economic model? - Answer it recognizes that some people will need
modifications to their work environment and also that individuals who can't work may need financial
assistance
What are the cons of the economic model? - Answer it creates a specific standard for disability that a
person has to meet, and it also can be stigmatizing
What is the definition of perceivable? - Answer making the output of web content available in
multiple ways so different users can access it
Answers.
Name a disability that might not be obvious to an observer - Answer Dyslexia, hearing loss, seizure
disorder
What is the medical model of disability? - Answer The medical model of disability focuses solely on
the biological aspects of disability.
What disability model says that disability is an issue with inaccessible environments rather than
people? - Answer Social model
What's a weakness of the social identity model? - Answer People might like this model because they
feel excluded from society.
What's a pro of the functional solutions model? - Answer it looks for helpful and realistic ways to
solve problems
What is the charity model? - Answer the idea that people with disabilities are the victims of
unfortunate situations and deserve special treatment.
What is a pro of the medical model? - Answer it’s based on clearly defined factual information
What are the weaknesses of the medical model? - Answer Very specific definitions can be an issue
when some people don't fit into a box and might miss out on benefits or assistance that they need. It
also overlooks the need for accessible environments because of its focus on the individual. And it
can give a person an "other" label.
What's the social model? - Answer the idea that disability is a function of how a person interacts
with their environment. If things were designed in an accessible way, then a disability wouldn't be a
barrier.
What's a pro of the social model? - Answer it empowers people with a disability by putting the need
for change on the environment instead of the person. It could indirectly influence designers and
architects to create a more usable world.
, What are weaknesses of the social model? - Answer It can make a disability seem impersonal, and
some people with disabilities feel like their disability is an important part of themself. It also de-
emphasizes the reality that people with disabilities can face.
What is the functional solutions model? - Answer It identifies the functional impairments of a person
and looks for ways to create and innovate new ways to help people interact with their environment.
What is a weakness of the functional solutions model? - Answer The search for a specific way to
solve a problem might mean that a broader way to solve the problem is overlooked.
What are three types of visual disabilities? - Answer Blindness, low vision, colour blindness
What are five types of mobility disorders? - Answer Manual dexterity/fine motor control,
ambulation, muscle fatigue, body size, body shape and form
What are some types of cognitive disorders? - Answer Intellectual, memory, reading, math
comprehension, ADHD, learning, dyslexia, language, autism
What are the two types of seizure disorders? - Answer Photosensitive and general seizure disorder
What are three types of psychological disorders? - Answer Social, emotional, and behavioural
What is the economic model? - Answer it defines disability by a person's ability to work
What are pros of the economic model? - Answer it recognizes that some people will need
modifications to their work environment and also that individuals who can't work may need financial
assistance
What are the cons of the economic model? - Answer it creates a specific standard for disability that a
person has to meet, and it also can be stigmatizing
What is the definition of perceivable? - Answer making the output of web content available in
multiple ways so different users can access it
