ADA: Americans w Disabilities

Question 1

individual with a disability

Answer 1

persons with physical/mental impairment that substantially limits 1 or more of major life activities

• self-care
• walking
• speaking
• learning
• working
• breathing

Question 2

ADA

Answer 2

1992
titles w regulations & guidelines
goal = eliminate discrimination against persons w disabilities

Question 3

ADA titles

Answer 3

1. employment
2. public service/transportation
3. public accommodations`
4. telecommunication
5. miscellaneous provisions

Question 4

title 1: Employment

Answer 4

goal = prevent discrimination in hiring/promoting by the EEOC
- “reasonable accommodations” by employer

Question 5

reasonable accommodation

Answer 5

modify workspace so a disabled person can easily perform job task

• accessible workplace
• service dogs
• relocate cabinets
• provide readers/interpreters
• adjust the height or create cutouts @ desk

Question 6

accommodations for hearing

Answer 6

phone w texting
amplified headset
visual signals for alarms
CC for TV

Question 7

accommodations for vision

Answer 7

tactile sensors/labels
computer or voice command technology
lighting

Question 8

undue burden

Answer 8

significant difficulty/expense
company is too small to provide accommodations/resources

Question 9

title III

Answer 9

public accomodations

Question 10

title III: public accomodations

Answer 10

promote full/equal access to services, facilities & accommodations of public places

Question 11

public places like…

Answer 11

hotels, theatres, grocery stores, public transportation, parks, and places of education

Question 12

ways to create better access:

Answer 12

ramps
wider doorways
installation of grab bars
accessible parking spaces
curb cutouts

Question 13

accessible

Answer 13

a person with a disability can function as independently as possible

Question 14

optimal house design x3

Answer 14

single story
open floor plan
attached garage w/o steps

Question 15

universal home design x4

Answer 15

wider halls/doors
level-type doorknobs
varied height of countertops
recessed under sinks, cabinets

Question 16

areas to assess X5

Answer 16

General considerations
kitchen
bathroom
bedroom
garage (if applicable)

Question 17

assessment of residence

Answer 17

• pt evals home enviornment
• interview pt & family
• home visit (day/night)
• determine what modifications are needed

Question 18

door width =
hall width =
threshold into home =
carpet =

Answer 18

door width = 32 in minimum
hall width = 32 in min
threshold into home = 0.5 or less
carpet = 0.5 or less

Question 19

sink height =
range =
turning radius =

Answer 19

32-34 in max from floor
32-34 in from floor
5x5ft optimal

Question 20

bed height =
closet =

Answer 20

18-22 in
48 in max

Question 21

toilet = x2

roll in shower =
reg. shower =
sink =
safety/grab bars =

Answer 21

16 in - wheeled commode or shower chair
18 in for sitting transfer

30x60 in
36x36 in
34 in max from floor
24-30 in long

Question 22

ceiling height for van =
WC transfer =
WC lift vehicle =

Answer 22

10 ft min
5 ft
8 ft

Question 23

turning radius for wheelchair

Answer 23

60x60 in
or
5x5ft

Question 24

ADA ramp ratio

Answer 24

1:12
every inch rise = 12 in run

Question 25

T/F: If a rise is greater than 6in or a run is greater than 72in, handrails should be provided

Answer 25

true

Question 26

landing minimum is …

Answer 26

5x5ft

Question 27

ramp width

Answer 27

36 in minimum