ADA and universal design

Question 1

What does the Americans with disabilities act do?

Answer 1

Guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else such as employment opportunities, purchase goods and services, and participate in state and local government programs

Question 2

What are the 5 sections of the Americans with Disabilities act?

Answer 2

Title 1 employment:
Title 2 state and local government:
Title 3 public accommodation:
Title 4 telecommunication:
Title 5: miscellaneous provisions

Question 3

Title 1:

Answer 3

Title 1 employment: a company with 15+ employees must provide people with disabilities an equal opportunity

Question 4

title 2

Answer 4

Title 2 state and local government: must provide equal services and opportunities (education, voting etc)

Question 5

title 3

Answer 5

Title 3 public accommodation: services to the public such as doctors, gyms etc.

Question 6

title 4

Answer 6

Title 4 telecommunication: give people ability to communicate with others (braille)

Question 7

title 5

Answer 7

Title 5: miscellaneous provisions

Question 8

Universal design

Answer 8

Refers to the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation of specialized design

Question 9

Principals of universal design

Answer 9

1. Equitable use:
2. Flexibility in use:
3. Simple and intuitive use:
4. Perceptible information:
5. Tolerance for error:
6. Low physical effort:
7. Size and space for approach and use:

Question 10

Equitable use:

Answer 10

the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities

Question 11

Flexibility in use:

Answer 11

the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities

Question 12

Simple and intuitive use:

Answer 12

use of the design is easy to understand regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language of skills, or education level

Question 13

Perceptible information:

Answer 13

the design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the users sensory abilities

Question 14

Tolerance for error:

Answer 14

the design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions

Question 15

Low physical effort:

Answer 15

the design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue
Lever handles

Question 16

Size and space for approach and use:

Answer 16

appropriate size and space is provided for approach reach, manipulation, and use regardless of users body size, posture or mobility

Question 17

Examination of the patients environment

Answer 17

1. We examine the environment to address accessibility, safety, and function
2. Identify barriers to safety and function
   Barrier are
3. Make realistic recommendations
4. Determine the need for adaptive or assistive equipment to promote function
5. Prepare for a return home to a former environment
6. How do we assess?
   - Interview and self report
   - Photos or videos
   - Onsite home visit

Question 18

Doorway minimum width and hallway minimum width

Answer 18

Wider doorways - minimum 32 inches
Wider hallways - minimum 36 inches

Question 19

Wheelchair ramps

Answer 19

1 foot of ramp for every inch of rise
5 inch by 5 inch turing area if longer than 30 foot ramp is needed to change direction

Question 20

Hand rail measurements

Answer 20

~ 36 (34-38) inches from floor with a 1 foot extension beyond ramp or steps