Quiz on Disability and the Media

How many persons with disabilities are there in the world?

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 500 million

• 750 million

What percentage of the global population do persons with disabilities represent?

• 20%

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%

What is the main goal of the United Nations regarding persons with disabilities?

• To build hospitals

• To create jobs

• To provide charity

• To promote human rights

What is the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?

• A charity event

• A media campaign

• A legally binding document

• A festival

What role does the media play in relation to persons with disabilities?

• To entertain

• To create laws

• To raise awareness

• To provide medical help

Which of the following is a day dedicated to raising awareness about disabilities?

• World Environment Day

• World Down Syndrome Day

• World Health Day

• World Teachers' Day

What is a common slogan related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities?

• Disability is a choice

• Help us help you

• Nothing about us, without us

• We are all the same

Who can be a spokesperson for disability awareness?

• Only government officials

• Public figures and celebrities

• Only disabled persons

• Only teachers

What is one of the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities?

• Economic and social exclusion

• Access to technology

• Lack of friends

• Too much media coverage

What does the media often portray persons with disabilities as?

• Only as athletes

• Normal people

• Superheroes or objects of pity

• Only as students