CCIL CERTIFICATION REVIEW 2026 TESTED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the relationship between de-medicalization and personal
assistance?
Answer: De-medicalization allows individuals to choose and manage
their own personal assistance, promoting independence.
⩥ Why is the concept of 'peer' counseling important in the disability
rights movement?
Answer: It fosters understanding and support among individuals with
similar disabilities.
⩥ What is a common misconception about people with disabilities in the
medical model?
Answer: That they are 'sick' and need to be cured rather than supported
in living independently.
⩥ How does the independent living movement view the role of
community?
Answer: As essential for providing support and resources for individuals
with disabilities to live independently.
,⩥ What is the significance of advocacy in the Independent Living
Movement?
Answer: It empowers individuals with disabilities to fight for their rights
and access to services.
⩥ What does 'barrier removal' refer to in the context of disability rights?
Answer: The process of eliminating physical, social, and systemic
obstacles that prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing
opportunities.
⩥ What was the purpose of the 1968 Architectural Barriers Act?
Answer: To eliminate architectural barriers in all federally owned or
leased buildings.
⩥ What did the 1970 Urban Mass Transit Act require?
Answer: That all new purchases of mass transit vehicles be lift equipped.
⩥ What is Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act?
Answer: It includes non-discrimination provisions in programs receiving
federal funds.
⩥ What did the 1975 Developmental Disabilities Bill of Rights Act
establish?
Answer: Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agencies in each state.
, ⩥ What is the current title of the 1975 P.L. 94-142?
Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
⩥ What did the 1978 Rehabilitation Act Amendments create?
Answer: Title VII, Comprehensive Services for Independent Living.
⩥ What was mandated by the 1983 Rehabilitation Act Amendments?
Answer: Each state must operate a Client Assistance Project (CAP).
⩥ What does the 1984 Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and
Handicapped Act ensure?
Answer: All polling places must be accessible.
⩥ What did the 1985 Mental Illness Bill of Rights Act expand?
Answer: Protection & Advocacy agencies to cover mental illness.
⩥ What significant change did the 1986 Rehabilitation Act Amendments
achieve?
Answer: Advocates won 'consumer control' for Title VII Part B center
boards.
⩥ What is the purpose of the 1988 Air Carrier Access Act?
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the relationship between de-medicalization and personal
assistance?
Answer: De-medicalization allows individuals to choose and manage
their own personal assistance, promoting independence.
⩥ Why is the concept of 'peer' counseling important in the disability
rights movement?
Answer: It fosters understanding and support among individuals with
similar disabilities.
⩥ What is a common misconception about people with disabilities in the
medical model?
Answer: That they are 'sick' and need to be cured rather than supported
in living independently.
⩥ How does the independent living movement view the role of
community?
Answer: As essential for providing support and resources for individuals
with disabilities to live independently.
,⩥ What is the significance of advocacy in the Independent Living
Movement?
Answer: It empowers individuals with disabilities to fight for their rights
and access to services.
⩥ What does 'barrier removal' refer to in the context of disability rights?
Answer: The process of eliminating physical, social, and systemic
obstacles that prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing
opportunities.
⩥ What was the purpose of the 1968 Architectural Barriers Act?
Answer: To eliminate architectural barriers in all federally owned or
leased buildings.
⩥ What did the 1970 Urban Mass Transit Act require?
Answer: That all new purchases of mass transit vehicles be lift equipped.
⩥ What is Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act?
Answer: It includes non-discrimination provisions in programs receiving
federal funds.
⩥ What did the 1975 Developmental Disabilities Bill of Rights Act
establish?
Answer: Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agencies in each state.
, ⩥ What is the current title of the 1975 P.L. 94-142?
Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
⩥ What did the 1978 Rehabilitation Act Amendments create?
Answer: Title VII, Comprehensive Services for Independent Living.
⩥ What was mandated by the 1983 Rehabilitation Act Amendments?
Answer: Each state must operate a Client Assistance Project (CAP).
⩥ What does the 1984 Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and
Handicapped Act ensure?
Answer: All polling places must be accessible.
⩥ What did the 1985 Mental Illness Bill of Rights Act expand?
Answer: Protection & Advocacy agencies to cover mental illness.
⩥ What significant change did the 1986 Rehabilitation Act Amendments
achieve?
Answer: Advocates won 'consumer control' for Title VII Part B center
boards.
⩥ What is the purpose of the 1988 Air Carrier Access Act?
