Disability Awareness Worksheet

This worksheet helps students understand disability, promote inclusion, and recognize common barriers.

Grade 10 Social studies Social SkillsDisability Awareness

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Multiple ChoiceTrue / FalseFill in the BlanksShort AnswerWord Bank

Standards

D2.Civ.1.9-12. Explain how the U.S. Constitution establishes a system of government that has powers, responsibilities, and limits that have changed over time and that are still contested.D2.Soc.1.9-12. Evaluate how individuals and groups have used social systems and structures to promote or to resist change.

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Disability Awareness Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet is designed to help you understand different aspects of disability awareness and inclusion.

1. Which term is generally preferred when referring to individuals with disabilities?

Disabled person

Person with a disability

Handicapped individual

Differently-abled person

2. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) primarily aims to:

Provide financial aid to people with disabilities.

Ensure equal opportunities and access for people with disabilities.

Fund disability research and medical treatments.

Establish special schools for students with disabilities.

1. All disabilities are visible.

True

False

2. Creating an inclusive environment benefits only people with disabilities.

True

False

1. The concept of refers to designing products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.

2. A common barrier to inclusion is , which are negative attitudes or beliefs about people with disabilities.

1. Explain the difference between 'impairment' and 'disability'.

2. Describe one way a school or community can promote greater accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Advocacy

Neurodiversity

Ableism

Accommodations

1. Providing reasonable in the workplace ensures that individuals with disabilities can perform their job duties effectively.

2. is discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior.