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An 8 page series of 25 questions arranged from those covering the most basic aspects of the myriad of problems which can be encountered by individuals with disabilities to the more complex. These questions are designed for use in sensitivity training and are ranked on a scale of one to five with five being the most complex. The intent of this questionnaire is that an individual can quickly obtain a relative score as to the extent on their knowledge on the barriers, particularly the non-physical barriers, encountered by disabled individuals. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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File: AM2_PPdisabQ.rtf
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Below the student will find a series of 25 questions, and the corresponding answers, arranged from those covering the most basic aspects of
the myriad of problems which can be encountered by individuals with disabilities to the more complex aspects. These questions are designed for use in sensitivity training and are ranked
on a scale of one to five with a rank of five being the most complex. This ranking has been accomplished with the arrangement of the questions themselves.
In other words, the first five questions are the most simplistic while the last five are the most complex. The student, of course, may wish to rearrange these questions
to suit their own perception of complexity. The intent of this questionnaire is that an individual can quickly obtain a relative score as to the extent of their knowledge
on the barriers, particularly the non-physical barriers, encountered by disabled individuals. 1. All too
often the terms "handicap" and "disability" are used interchangeably. This is not only inappropriate usage, however, it is also a usage which is viewed with distaste by many individuals
to whom the terms are directed. Which of these terms is considered the more appropriate by the majority of this population? Why? (answer: The term "disabled"
is preferred by most individuals because it denotes a functional limitation rather than a sense of inferiority.)
2. Please describe the popular perception of a "handicapped" individual. (answer: The general public all too often thinks of a handicapped individual as someone who
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