Types of disabilities - Multiple/complex disabilities

Question 1

True or False: People with multiple disabilities have a combination of two or more disabilities that may involve speech, motor, visual, and hearing impairments, as well as a learning disability or an intellectual disability.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following does the term ‘multiple disabilities’ disclose? (Choose one)
A. What disabilities are involved
B. The number of disabilities
C. The degree of each disability
D. None of the above

Answer 2

D. None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a possible difficulty experienced by people with multiple disabilities? (Choose one)
A. Difficulty processing information
B. Difficulty producing speech sounds
C. Difficulty with mobility and fine-motor movements
D. Difficulty with mathematics

Answer 3

D. Difficulty with mathematics

Question 4

True or False: The impact of the combined disabilities is more important than the number of disabilities.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What is one key aspect of accessibility for people with multiple disabilities? (Choose one)
A. Providing support only for visual aids
B. Using augmentative and alternative communication
C. Focusing solely on physical accessibility
D. Ignoring assistive technologies

Answer 5

B. Using augmentative and alternative communication

Question 6

True or False: It is easy to discern what an individual with multiple disabilities may need in terms of accessibility.

Answer 6

False