FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12 Practice Test

What is the purpose of community-based training as emphasized by the ADA?

1. To limit job opportunities for individuals with disabilities

2. To provide training and support for employment

3. To encourage self-employment only

4. To eliminate job coach support

The correct answer is: To provide training and support for employment

The purpose of community-based training as emphasized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to provide training and support for employment. This approach focuses on helping individuals with disabilities develop the skills and experience necessary to secure and maintain employment in their communities. Community-based training enables individuals to engage in real work environments, facilitating the acquisition of practical skills that are directly applicable to jobs. It promotes inclusion and equal opportunity, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the same access to training and employment options as those without disabilities. The other options suggest limiting opportunities or focus on self-employment, which runs counter to the ADA's intent to enhance access to a broader range of employment experiences and supports.