1 - Introduction to Disability and Inclusive Infrastructure
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Practice Questions
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Define disability based on the World Health Organization's perspective.
💡 Hint: Think about both personal characteristics and societal elements.
List three types of disabilities.
💡 Hint: Recall the acronyms I shared for types of disabilities.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'disability' encompass?
💡 Hint: Think of how a person's abilities interact with the environment.
True or False: The medical model emphasizes societal barriers to disability.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of the medical and social models.
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Develop a community plan that integrates principles of Universal Design in public areas. Describe specific features that ensure accessibility for individuals with diverse needs.
💡 Hint: Think about each area of public space: sidewalks, buildings, parks, and transportation systems.
Critically evaluate a local structure for accessibility and propose at least three improvements based on the universal design principles.
💡 Hint: Look at each principle of Universal Design while considering how they can be practically implemented.
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