Accessibility Standards and Laws Flashcards
What are Civil Rights Laws as it relates to Accessibility?
Laws that emphasize equal rights for those with disabilities.
What is one common example of a Civil Rights Law?
American with Disabilities Act
What are Procurement Laws as it relates to Accessibility?
Laws require accessibility taken into account when making a purchase or contracting a services.
Procurement refers to the process of government entities purchasing goods and services from external sources.
What is one example of a Procurement Law?
Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act in US
and
EN 301 549 in EU
What are Industry-Specific Laws as it relates to accessibility?
Laws written for specific industries
What are some examples of Industry-specific laws?
21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility (CVAA) related to Telecommunications
Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) related to airplane travel
When and where did the UN General Assembly adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A, 1948, Paris
B, 1947, Geneva
C, 1950, Amsterdam
D, 1951, New York City
A, 1948, Paris
Specifically: December 10, 1948
What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights state?
Fundamental human rights that everyone in the world should have.
Who led the committee for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Eleanor Roosevelt, along with 18 members of the commission
How many articles are in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
A 10 B 18 C 30 D 35 E 42
How many articles are in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
C 30
How many member states signed onto the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
A 128 B 152 C 168 D 192 E 223
D 192
How many languages is Universal Declaration of Human Rights translated into?
A 57 B 189 C 234 D 322 E 467
E 467
Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (1-5)
1 Everyone is born free and equal.
2 Everyone is entitled to the rights listed in the document.
3 Everyone has a right to life, freedom, and safety.
4 No one has the right to enslave anyone.
5 Torture is permissible when determined to prevent a clear and present danger to life, liberty of the public
5 Torture is permissible when determined to prevent a clear and present danger to life, liberty of the public
Article 5 Actually states:
No one has the right to torture or abuse anyone.
Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (6-10)
6 Everyone has rights no matter where he or she is.
7 The law is the same for everyone and everyone is equal before the law.
8 Everyone’s rights are protected by the law.
9 Individuals may be placed in prison due to fair and reasonable evidence or exiled based on evidence alone
10 Everyone is entitled to a fair and public trial by an independent party.
9 Individuals may be placed in prison due to fair and reasonable evidence or exiled based on evidence alone
Article 9 Actually states:
No one has the right to place anyone in prison with no good reason or exile anyone from his or her country.
Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (11-15)
11 Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Everyone has a right to prove his or her innocence.
12 Privacy may be surrendered for public safety.
13 Everyone has the right to move within his or her country and travel as he or she wishes.
14 Everyone has the right to go to another country if he or she fears for safety in his or her own country.
15 Everyone has the right to a nationality and no one should be deprived of his or her nationality or denied change of nationality.
12 Privacy may be surrendered for public safety.
Article 12 actually states:
Everyone has a right to privacy and protection of his or her name.
Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (16-20)
16 Everyone has the right to marry and build a family. Marriage should only be entered into with free and full consent of each spouse. Every family has the right to be protected by society and by the State.
17 Everyone has the right to own property and share property. No one has to right to take or deprive another of his or her property.
18 Everyone has the right to believe what he or she wants to believe in, the right to religion, and the right to change his or her religion.
19 Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression as long as it does not contradict the local government.
20 Everyone has the right to assemble together in peace. No one has the right to force another into a group or association.
19 Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression as long as it does not contradict the local government.
Article 19 actually states:
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (21-25)
21 Everyone has the right to democracy, to participate in his or her government, and the right to choose his or her leaders.
22 Everyone has the right to social security: housing, education, childcare, medical assistance, and welfare.
23 Everyone has the right to employment, the right to choose his or her employer, the right to equal compensation, and the right to join a trade union.
24 Holidays and vacation are a privilege based on your arrangement with your employer.
25 Everyone has the right to food and shelter to maintain a healthy way of living.
24 Holidays and vacation are a privilege based on your arrangement with your employer.
Article 24 actually states:
24 Everyone has the right to vacation and holidays with pay from work.
Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (26-30)
26 Everyone has the right to an education.
27 Everyone has the right to protect his or her artistic and intellectual creations. No one can copy one’s creations without his or her permission.
28 Everyone is entitled to proper social order where these rights are fully realized and recognized.
29 Protecting rights and freedoms is an individual responsibility.
30 No one can take away anyone’s human rights.
29 Protecting rights and freedoms is an individual responsibility.
Article 29 actually states:
29 Everyone has a duty to protect the rights and freedoms of others.
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) anchors what paradigmatic shift in approaching disabilities?
Away from Personal Deficit (medical, charity, protection) models and towards inclusive, equal chances (social, environmental model)
What are the main goals of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)
A Overcoming dominating deficit of medical model B Fighting segregation and exclusion C Reducing discrimination D Awareness E Policy F All of the above
F All of the above
A Overcoming dominating deficit of medical model B Fighting segregation and exclusion C Reducing discrimination D Awareness E Policy
What type of document is the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)
A A Charter
B A Treaty
C Laws
B A Treaty
This is a Treaty which serves as a framework for legal advocacy
How many articles are in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) ?
A 25 B 30 C 40 D 50 E 60
D 50