Accessibility Flashcards
what are some components of the Americans with Disabilities Act
federal law
“access” is operationalized in the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
broad, general terms being interpreted in case law and implemented by the EEOC and DOJ
applies to public places
does the ADA apply to private residences?
no
what is the purpose of the ADA?
elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities
summarize titles I and II of the ADA
addresses physical accessibility; ADA provides standardized space requirements for accessibility
summarize title IV of the ADA
ensures functionally equivalent telecommunication services for consumers with disabilities, notably those with hearing or speech impairments
an employer failing to provide a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability is an example of
disability discrimination
__________ ______________ occurs when a person with a disability is treated differently from a similarly-situated person without a disability, with regard to: an employment decision; terms and conditions of employment
disability discrimination
what does it mean for and individual to be a “qualified person with a disability”?
can perform the “essential functions” with or without reasonable accommodation
what is a reasonable accommodation?
any change in the work environment or way things are done that enables a person with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunity
__________ _____________ must be provided to qualified individuals unless it poses an “undue hardship” on the employer
reasonable accommodations
the ADA outlines specific requirements for
all public areas
minimum requirements for variety of impairments
“clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities”
minimum width for a single wheelchair passage
36in
minimum width for 2 wheelchairs to pass
60in
minimum doorway width
32in
minimum space for a wheelchair 360˚-turn
60in
grade of a ramp
1:2
overall rise ≤ 30 inches
minimum width for a ramp
36in
handrail height of a ramp
34in, max 38in
handrails should extend __ inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp
12
landings at top and bottom of ramp must be __ inches in length
60
accessibility does not take into consideration…
non-mobility impairments
general interior design elements
36in doors
lever door handles
easy travel paths and absence of trip hazards
appropriate lighting and contrast
lowered light switches and raised outlets
equity has to do with ______; therefore, we must intervene ___________ to get the same _______
outcome; differently; outcome
is universal design regulation?
universal design is not regulated
principles of universal desgin
equitable use flexibility in use simple and intuitive use tolerance for error low physical effort size and space for approach and use
equitable use
design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities
flexibility in use
the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities
simple and intuitive use
use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level
perceptible information
design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities
tolerance for error
design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions
low physical effort
design can be used efficiently and comfortably with a minimum of fatigue
size and space for approach and use
appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use regardless of user’s body size, posture, or mobility
a house is visitable when it meets these 3 requirements
- one zero-step entrance
- doors with 32in of clear passage space
- one bathroom on the main floor you can enter in a wheelchair
visitability applies to
single family residences
___________ considers access gap between public and private spaces; social implications
visitability
____________ focuses primarily on physical mobility access for socialization
visitability
what is the purpose of an environment (home) assessment
assess the degree of safety, function, and life quality of the patient in the home, community, and workplace
based on an environment assessment, the PT should
provide recommendations to ensure greatest level of functional independence
assessment of the person in the _______ _______ yields the most realistic data
natural context
is body structure/body function or environment enough to sufficiently bas “predictions” of activity and participation
neither are sufficient alone
PT’s role in accessibility
identify needs and solutions
advocate for patients
listen to the patient; they are the experts in their lived experience of their disabilities
environmental barriers
physical impediments that prevent individuals from functioning in their environment
accessibility
the degree to which a product is able to be used or reached by as many people as possible
accessible design
structures that meet prescribed standards for accessibility
universal design
the design of products and environments to be usable by all people to the greatest extent possible without the need for adaptation
visitability
design of homes so that they can be lived in or visited by people who have trouble with steps or who use wheelchairs or walkers
