Define the terms disability and handicap, and explain the difference. Are they synonymous?

What will be an ideal response?


A disability is a functional limitation a person has that interferes with the person's physical or cognitive abilities. A handicap is a condition imposed on a person with disabilities by society, the physical environment, or the person's attitude.

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It would not be at all ridiculous to have all classroom adults wear red clothing during a theme-teaching week

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Career and technical textbooks frequently are used as reference books

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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No reading is done in physical education

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is an illustrative verb used in the first level in Bloom's Taxonomy?

a. Matches b. Explains c. Concludes

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