ADA and universal design Flashcards
What does the Americans with disabilities act do?
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
What are the 5 sections of the Americans with Disabilities act?
Title 1 employment:
Title 2 state and local government:
Title 3 public accommodation:
Title 4 telecommunication:
Title 5: miscellaneous provisions
Title 1:
Title 1 employment: a company with 15+ employees must provide people with disabilities an equal opportunity
title 2
Title 2 state and local government: must provide equal services and opportunities (education, voting etc)
title 3
Title 3 public accommodation: services to the public such as doctors, gyms etc.
title 4
Title 4 telecommunication: give people ability to communicate with others (braille)
title 5
Title 5: miscellaneous provisions
Universal design
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
Principals of universal design
- Equitable use:
- Flexibility in use:
- Simple and intuitive use:
- Perceptible information:
- Tolerance for error:
- Low physical effort:
- Size and space for approach and use:
Equitable use:
the 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 of skills, or education level
Perceptible information:
the design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the users sensory abilities
Tolerance for error:
the design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions
Low physical effort:
the design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue
Lever handles
Size and space for approach and use:
appropriate size and space is provided for approach reach, manipulation, and use regardless of users body size, posture or mobility
Examination of the patients environment
- We examine the environment to address accessibility, safety, and function
- Identify barriers to safety and function
Barrier are - Make realistic recommendations
- Determine the need for adaptive or assistive equipment to promote function
- Prepare for a return home to a former environment
- How do we assess?
- Interview and self report
- Photos or videos
- Onsite home visit
Doorway minimum width and hallway minimum width
Wider doorways - minimum 32 inches
Wider hallways - minimum 36 inches
Wheelchair ramps
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
Hand rail measurements
~ 36 (34-38) inches from floor with a 1 foot extension beyond ramp or steps
