Accessibility and Universal Design Flashcards
An accommodation can best be described as:
a) An adjustment made to a job, work environment or hiring process to provide an equivalent experience for an employee with a disability
b) An unnecessary advantage given to an employee with a disability
c) A process used to determine if someone has a disability
d) A framework for developing programs and spaces that are usable by all people with disabilities
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Which of the following describes a key difference between accommodations and universal design?
a) Universal design achieves the opposite of accommodations
b) Accommodations achieve all that universal design can do
c) Universal design supports a range of disabilities, while accommodations are individualized
d) Accommodations supports a range of disabilities, while universal design is individualized
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Which of the following is a type of design that aims to support all users regardless of sensory, cognitive, or physical ability?
a) Adaptive design
b) Reactive design
c) Interaction design
d) Universal design
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In what way does accessibility benefit people with disabilities and their families?
a) Accessibility decreases access to public opportunities like education and shopping
b) Accessibility decreases the need for caregiver and family involvement because it increases independence
c) Accessibility increases the involvement of caregivers and family in daily activities
d) Accessibility increases the availability of accommodations
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How does accessibility benefit society?
a) Accessibility decreases the availability of specialized disability services
b) Accessibility increases the number of charities that support disabilities
c) Accessibility decreases the stigma of having a disability
d) Accessibility increases the availability of opportunities for individuals as they age
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Which of the following is a benefit to businesses that incorporate accessibility?
a) They increase their customer base
b) They decrease their customer base
c) They increase the number of civil rights complaints
d) They decrease their administrative overhead
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Which of the following is a benefit to businesses that incorporate accessibility?
a) They increase their customer base
b) They decrease their customer base
c) They increase the number of civil rights complaints
d) They decrease their administrative overhead
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Which of the following adequately expresses the goal of Universal Design?
a) A specific requirement designed to meet the needs of a minority
b) A method to design an environment to meet the needs of all users
c) A broad and undefined goal of supporting diverse users
d) A framework for supporting diverse learners in the classroom
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Which of the following is a principle of Universal Design?
a) Multiple means of action and expression
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