Disability Awareness Quiz | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

It is always obvious if someone has a disability.

FALSE.

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thief

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rocket

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gift

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banana

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lifesaver

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magnet

Take 10 points!

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rocket

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lifesaver

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Words such as wheelchair-bound, handicapped or special needs are acceptable to use.

FALSE.

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monster

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gift

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fairy

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baam

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People who use wheelchairs can’t go any place fun.

FALSE. People who use wheelchairs may face some architectural barriers when going out into the community. But this doesn’t mean they can’t go anywhere fun.

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The Paralympics are for people with disabilities.

TRUE

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People with physical disabilities can’t live on their own when they grow up.

FALSE. With adapted housing, personal assistants, accessible transportation and available employment...

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baam

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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gift

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lifesaver

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Among other professions, people with disabilities work as stockbrokers, lawyers, doctors and teachers.

TRUE. People with disabilities are involved in a full range of professions.

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It’s okay to gossip about people who are deaf hard of hearing because they can’t hear you anyway.

FALSE. People who are deaf or hard of hearing are just as likely to know they are being talked about as other people would be

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When you meet someone who is blind or visually impaired, you should introduce yourself to that person.

TRUE. Introductions are always appropriate when meeting new people.

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Public places such as movie theaters, restaurants and ballparks are easy for people who use wheelchairs to enjoy.

FALSE. There are still many places that are difficult for people who use wheelchairs to navigate.

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It’s safe to assume that people with disabilities usually need help.

FALSE. Most people with disabilities prefer to be independent. When offering help to someone with a disability, always ask first.

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When you meet someone with a guide or companion dog, you should make friends with the dog first so that the dog is comfortable with you being nearby.

FALSE. You should always meet the person before their dog! Guide and companion dogs are working and should not be disturbed.

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People with disabilities can participate in competitive sports.

TRUE. Having a physical, sensory or cognitive disability does not necessarily preclude involvement in individual or team sports.

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