Initial Assessment

Welcome to Project ENABLE Training Initial Assessment Module 1: Disability Awareness Module 2: Disability Law & Policy Module 3: Creating an Accessible Library Module 4: Planning Inclusive Programs and Instruction Module 5: Assistive Technology in Libraries Module 6: Targeting Autism in Libraries Final Assessment Training Resources

Initial Assessment

Below are thirty questions to test your knowledge and understanding of important concepts before participating in the Project ENABLE training. These are drawn randomly from a larger pool of questions to ensure that users will see different questions each time the assessment is taken. When you have completed all thirty questions, click on Submit Response to receive feedback and see how you did. This initial assessment is optional unless your class instructor has specified otherwise.

"Multiple means of action and expression" means:

"Multiple means of action and expression" means: Stimulating interest and motivation for learning Differentiating the ways students can express what they know Presenting information and content in different ways Providing an elevator in a building with multiple levels

According to Dr. Marcia Sherer, what percentage of people who could benefit from assistive technology either discard it or do not use it?

According to Dr. Marcia Sherer, what percentage of people who could benefit from assistive technology either discard it or do not use it? 2% 9% 21% 33%

According to the CDC, approximately how many students are on the Autism spectrum?

According to the CDC, approximately how many students are on the Autism spectrum? 1 out of 20 1 out of 45 1 out of 68 1 out of 97

Active participation in learning is an example of a learning strategy most closely aligned to which of the ARCS components?

Active participation in learning is an example of a learning strategy most closely aligned to which of the ARCS components? Attention Relevance Confidence Satisfaction

An example of multiple means of action and expression is to:

An example of multiple means of action and expression is to: Use different tools for making a video Speak softly and loudly Read books and magazines View a PowerPoint presentation and a video

Asperger's Syndrome is considered a type of:

Asperger's Syndrome is considered a type of: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Assistive technology (AT) devices commonly serve all of the following purposes except:

Assistive technology (AT) devices commonly serve all of the following purposes except: Be a 'one size fits all' solution Make the built environment more accessible Provide speech output Aid in activities of daily living such as bathing, drinking, and reaching

Important things to consider when designing an inclusive lesson include:

Important things to consider when designing an inclusive lesson include: Student learning outcomes (SLOs) A variety of teaching strategies that appeal to differnet styles of learners Means to assess the SLOs All of the above

In addition to programming, gaming can also be incorporated into academic libraries through:

In addition to programming, gaming can also be incorporated into academic libraries through: Cataloging Instruction Assesssment Marketing

In the video simulation portraying the experiences of a student with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, the student likely did NOT experience:

In the video simulation portraying the experiences of a student with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, the student likely did NOT experience: Others brushing past and touching Hearing other conversations going on in the room Success attending to the task Distraction and frustration

NIMAS stands for:

NIMAS stands for: National Information Materials and Standards National Instruction Materials Acessibility Standard National Inclusion and Mainstreaming of American Students Needs for Inclusion of Materials and Accessibility for Students

Of the following, the MOST effective method of advocating for your library's services is:

Of the following, the MOST effective method of advocating for your library's services is: Encouraging stakeholders to learn about the importance of library accessibility Demanding that your library purchases entirely new equipment Maintaining the library's current goals and policies Using only staff to advocate for the library

The Library Services for People with Disabilities Policy suggests that libraries accommodate students with disabilities by providing:

The Library Services for People with Disabilities Policy suggests that libraries accommodate students with disabilities by providing: Books by mail Virtual reference services Multiple formats of resources, including electronic and large type All of the above

The Rehabilitation Act:

The Rehabilitation Act: Requires that libraries that receive federal funds must ensure that patrons with disabilities have equal access to their services and programs Requires all libraries to provide appropriate assistive technology to students with disabilities Requires libraries to adhere to the principles for Universal Design for Learning Serves to ensure students with physical disabilities receive physical therapy

The three main principles of Universal Design for Learning that are applicable to websites are:

The three main principles of Universal Design for Learning that are applicable to websites are: Equitable use, flexibility in use, and low physical effort Tolerance for error, simple and intuitive, and perceptible information Multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement Good aesthetics, ease of use, and clear style.

Three components of the ARCS Model of Motivational Design are Attention, Relevance, and Confidence. What is the fourth ARCS component?

Three components of the ARCS Model of Motivational Design are Attention, Relevance, and Confidence. What is the fourth ARCS component? Self-determination Satisfaction Specialization Spontaneity

To provide multiple means of engagement, a librarian could:

To provide multiple means of engagement, a librarian could: Provide a video featuring a student with disabilities Provide a choice of which chair to sit in at a table Provide a choice between watching a video and reading a book chapter Provide a tutor for a student with disabilities

What is the primary reason why library policies and procedures are created?

What is the primary reason why library policies and procedures are created? To protect library patrons' rights to freedom of information access and to ensure equitable access for all To fulfill state requirements To utilize as a list of rules To ensure that the librarian has control over the library

What would be an appropriate way to gain information on students with disabilities who will be in instructional sessions?

What would be an appropriate way to gain information on students with disabilities who will be in instructional sessions? Reorganizing the room to maximize instructional impact Distributing surveys Ensuring that the library has a collection appropriate for students with disabilities Performing a learning audience analysis

What would be an appropriate way to gain information on students with disabilities who will be in instructional sessions?

What would be an appropriate way to gain information on students with disabilities who will be in instructional sessions? The course instructor could request permission from students with disabilities to notify the academic librarian of needed accommodations Address the class as a group and ask students to raise their hands if they need accomodations Email students in the class to ask whether or not they will need accommodations during the instructional session. There is no appropriate way to gain information about students in this situation

When creating your action plan, all of the following are things to consider when taking stock of your current situation, except:

When creating your action plan, all of the following are things to consider when taking stock of your current situation, except: Barriers and challenges which impact achievement of your vision Number of DVDs in your collection Both environmental and cultural climate relative to your vision Stakeholders who are key to achieving the vision

Which is a content consideration when selecting online library media and information resources for an inclusive library program?

Which is a content consideration when selecting online library media and information resources for an inclusive library program? Links and references are provided for sources with more in depth information The information in this source is current and up-to-date Visual and audio information help to clarify or describe the topic of the source/material All of the above

Which of the challenges listed below may be experienced by a student with a physical disability?

Which of the challenges listed below may be experienced by a student with a physical disability? Difficulty understanding words Difficulty walking Irrational fears about everyday situations Delay in developing self-care skills

Which of the following demonstrates person-first language?

Which of the following demonstrates person-first language? Wheelchair-bound person Person diagnosed with autism Crippled person Normal person

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate goal for a library's policy and procedures?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate goal for a library's policy and procedures? To acquire more books than any other library To be a place for everyone to learn, grow, and express ideas To be a welcoming and accessible environment for all To make the library follow principles of Universal Design

Which of the following is a component of the ARCS Model of Motivational Design?

Which of the following is a component of the ARCS Model of Motivational Design? Assistive Relevance Competent Students

Which of the following is most likely to pose a website accessibility problem?

Which of the following is most likely to pose a website accessibility problem? Use similar hues of color to distinguish different ideas Many graphics with ALT-tags Equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content Providing information for context and orientation

Which of the following is often a syndrome of Asperger's Syndrome?

Which of the following is often a syndrome of Asperger's Syndrome? Disciplinary problems Difficulty paying attention Difficulty with reading or writing Difficulty with social interaction

Which of the following phrases demonstrates person-first language?

Which of the following phrases demonstrates person-first language? Disabled people Retarded child Student with a learning disability Wheelchair user

Which statement describes the BEST reason to use person-first language?

Which statement describes the BEST reason to use person-first language? It minimizes the stigma associated with disability It implies that the disability is paramount to the person It is politically correct It emphasizes the full dignity of each person

Assistive technology (AT) devices commonly serve all of the following purposes except:

Differentiating motivational strategies to meet each student's needs and to stimulate interest and engagement most closely addresses which of these Universal Design for Learning principles?

Differentiating motivational strategies to meet each student's needs and to stimulate interest and engagement most closely addresses which of these Universal Design for Learning principles? Multiple means of representation Multiple means of expression Multiple means of engagement Both a and b

Each of the following tasks is likely to improve accessibility and the equal opportunity for all students to benefit from library services EXCEPT:

Each of the following tasks is likely to improve accessibility and the equal opportunity for all students to benefit from library services EXCEPT: Preparing a written policy and description of services for people with disabilities in the library Establishing a separate, accessible library for those with disabilities Providing reading services for people with print disabilities or visual impairments Creating several private study/reading rooms for people easily distracted by noise and movement

Girls are more likely to:

Girls are more likely to: Be diagnosed with the inattentive subtype of ADHD Be diagnosed with a learning disability Be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder Be diagnosed with the hyperactive subtype of ADHD

In the video simulation portraying the experiences of a student with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, the student likely did NOT experience:

Including a "hook" to gain students' interest represents which ARCS component?

Including a "hook" to gain students' interest represents which ARCS component? Reverence Satisfaction Attention Confidence

Inclusive programming is important because it:

Inclusive programming is important because it: Only welcomes students with disabilities Makes the library be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act Separates students with and without disabilities Lets all students feel comfortable participating, no matter their ability level

Inclusive summer reading programs are important for:

Inclusive summer reading programs are important for: Non-readers Students with disabilities Students without disabilities All of the above

Of the following choices, which is the best way you could help Julia, a student with Attention Deficit Disorder who has trouble paying attention during instruction or programs in the library?

Of the following choices, which is the best way you could help Julia, a student with Attention Deficit Disorder who has trouble paying attention during instruction or programs in the library? Seat her in front and near you Seat her next to more focused students Have an assistant work with her one on one Have her sit at the back of the room so she doesn’t disturb the other students

One way of gaining an understanding of students with disabilities in your community is to:

One way of gaining an understanding of students with disabilities in your community is to: Only allowing those who live within the library district to participate in programming Talk with the student, but not with their parents or families Only work with employees of your library Collaborate with fellow librarians at local public libraries

Providing opportunities for students to apply what they have learned to real world settings, represents which ARCS component?

Providing opportunities for students to apply what they have learned to real world settings, represents which ARCS component? Attention Relevance Satisfaction Contentment

Providing students with a rubric at the beginning of a lesson or project addresses which ARCS component?

Providing students with a rubric at the beginning of a lesson or project addresses which ARCS component? Confidence Attribution Relevance Satisfaction

Public institutions are required to ensure that students and staff with disabilities have equal access to their programs and services under the:

Public institutions are required to ensure that students and staff with disabilities have equal access to their programs and services under the: New York Confidentiality of Library Records Law Americans with Disabilities Act Assistive Technology Act Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

The Rehabilitation Act:

The Universal Design principle 'Tolerance for Error' encourages which of the following practices to be implemented in libraries?

The Universal Design principle 'Tolerance for Error' encourages which of the following practices to be implemented in libraries? Ensure there is always a back-up plan for potential user error Encourage students with disabilities to identify potentially high-risk activities within a library Discourage unconscious action in tasks that require vigilance Allow students to create their own warnings for potential risk areas

UDL stands for:

UDL stands for: Universal Disabilities Law Universal Design for Learning Universal Delivery of Literature Universal Disabilities Language

When designing an inclusive program, the library must consider inclusivity:

When designing an inclusive program, the library must consider inclusivity: When they are told that a student with disabilities will be attending From the beginning of the process Towards the middle of the process Once they notice that a student has a disability during the program

Which is NOT a basic accommodation that (most) librarians can prepare in advance for library instruction?

Which is NOT a basic accommodation that (most) librarians can prepare in advance for library instruction? Google Glass for every student Adequate lighting Written transcripts of audiovisual materials Step-by-step guides that students can follow-along with and review at home

Which is an accurate statement about learning disabilities?

Which is an accurate statement about learning disabilities? All students with learning disabilities have intellectual disabilities People with learning disabilities have difficulty processing information Learning disabilities may be caused by vision or hearing difficulties Students with cultural or linguistic differences are more likely to have learning disabilities

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate goal for a library's policy and procedures?

Which of the following is NOT an example of Universal Design?

Which of the following is NOT an example of Universal Design? Providing options that reduce threats and distractions Ensuring options in the mode of physical response Providing multiple means of representation Ensuring an attractive design

Which of the following is a common characteristic of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Which of the following is a common characteristic of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder? A tendency to misread nonverbal interactions Being highly sensitive to changes in their environment Being overly dependent on specific routines All of the above

Which of the following is a component of the ARCS Model of Motivational Design?

Which of the following is a component of the ARCS Model of Motivational Design? Assistive Relevance Competent Students

Which of the following is an example of the UDL principle of multiple means of action and expression?

Which of the following is an example of the UDL principle of multiple means of action and expression? Providing students with choice as to how they will demonstrate their learning. Provide different levels of challenging projects for students to choose from. Including differentiated learning to engage all students. Making sure to include more than one "hook" to get students' attention and interest in a lesson.

Which of the following is important to adhere to when giving students rewards for their performance or behavior?

Which of the following is important to adhere to when giving students rewards for their performance or behavior? Only give non-tangible rewards Always give rewards to all students Give rewards out at the end of each activity Provide rewards relevant to the task and to student effort or accomplishment

Which of the following is the BEST example of person-first language?

Which of the following is the BEST example of person-first language? A student with mental retardation The Blind An individual confined to a wheelchair A person with a learning disability

Which of the following would be the LEAST helpful method of accommodating students with hearing impairments?

Which of the following would be the LEAST helpful method of accommodating students with hearing impairments? Using an overhead projector Requiring others to raise hands before talking Seating students strategically in the library Providing written notes and summaries of reading selections

Which sentence is MOST consistent with the principles of person-first language?

Which sentence is MOST consistent with the principles of person-first language? The handicapped student sits in front Students with disabilities perform well in school The retarded student does many extracurricular activities The wheelchair user is the smartest student in the class

Which statement about students with visual impairments is correct?

Which statement about students with visual impairments is correct? Needs generally do not vary from student to student They may be able to see things like light and colors They are unable to see anything Most visually impaired students will not need assistive technology

Which statement describes the BEST reason to use person-first language?

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