Chap 1 - Basics of Inclusion

Question 1

What are the three core concepts of inclusion?

Answer 1

1) definition of inclusion, 2) person-first language, & 3) no one is exempt

Question 2

This landmark legislation in the U.S. outlawed racial segregation in schools, public places, & work. Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, & national origin in programs receiving federal funding. Give name of legislation & date passed.

Answer 2

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Question 3

What legislation in what year was the 1st major piece of civil rights legislation related to people with disabilities, ensuring them basic civil rights protection agains discrimination?

Answer 3

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Question 4

Which 1990 legislation aimed to eliminate discrimination in all aspects of life, including recreation

Answer 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of Americans have some type of disability?

Answer 5

15.1% or 1/5

Question 6

*How does the ADA define “someone with a disability?”

Answer 6

Someone with a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (like walking, speaking, seeing, hearing, learning, recreating, working, etc), who has a record of such impairment, or who is regarded as having such an impairment.

Question 7

List the 8 barriers to inclusion

Answer 7

Transportation, structural, economic, social/attitudinal, psychological, communication, programmatic accommodation, & inclusion itself

Question 8

Inconvenient costs & times for methods of travel to/from activities describes which inclusion barrier?

Answer 8

Transportation barriers

Question 9

It can be very costly for people with disabilities to make their homes accessible, find accessible transportation, receive medical care, & pay for various expenses related to recreation. Which inclusion barrier does this describe?

Answer 9

Economic barriers

Question 10

These barriers are caused by the attitudes/beliefs of people w/out disabilities about people w/ disabilities

Answer 10

Social & attitudinal barriers

Question 11

These barriers are maintained by people w/ disabilities, who may be afraid of participating in certain activities they don’t believe they are capable of

Answer 11

Psychological barriers

Question 12

This barrier includes having trouble accessing information because of the language it is presented in or visual, hearing, or speech impairments

Answer 12

Communication barriers

Question 13

This barrier exists when the needs of people with disabilities are not considered when planning a program or are not accommodated w/in a program, once identified

Answer 13

Programmatic barriers

Question 14

Some people may feel more comfortable discussing concerns or participating in activities with others who share a common experience. The absence of this describes which inclusion barrier?

Answer 14

Inclusion itself

Question 15

**T/F there are times when noninclusive programs are beneficial

Answer 15

True

Question 16

** T/F access to programs and facilities guarantees inclusion

Answer 16

False