Chapter 5

Question 1

Mission & Philosophy

Answer 1

To create accessible programs, an agency needs to develop an inclusive mission and philosophy
-a commitment must be made to serve everyone, regardless or ability

Question 2

Mission Statement

Answer 2

Expression of inclusion philosophy
A “statement of purpose” for an agency
Reflects vision & values that direct an agency
Empowers it to achieve objectives

Question 3

Steps for Completing a plan for Facility Accessibility

Answer 3

1) . Identify facilities youre responsible for
2) . Survey facilities identified
3) . Compare results w/ appropriate standard for accessibility
4) . Determine if any structural barriers exist
5) . Develop solutions to overcome barriers
6) . Develop an access plan
7) . Identify solutions and barriers not proposed to be implemented b/c they aren’t “readily achievable”
8) . Retain a copy of the accessibility plan on file and monitor its implementation

Question 4

Direct Threat to Self or Others

Answer 4

Decisions based on direct threat to self or to others must be based on actual, demonstrable evidence

Question 5

7 Steps to Assist in Developing a Safe Program

Answer 5

1) . Thorough program planning with documents
2) . Appropriate numbers of qualified staff members
3) . Activity and location must be appropriate for participants and their skill levels
4) . Develop a sense of community and an atmosphere of self-responsibility
5) . Inform participants of potential risks; be sure they understand the risks to encourage self-responsibility
6) . Effective supervision
7) . Staff members must exercise good judgment in using facilities and program components

Question 6

Service Animal Definition

Answer 6

A service animal is a DOG that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability

Question 7

Tasks a Service an Animal Can Do

Answer 7

Guilding people who are blind
Alerting people who are deaf
Pulling a wheelchair
Calming a person with PTSD during an anxiety attack

Question 8

Service Animals Accessibility

Answer 8

• Are allowed pretty much everywhere
• “no dogs/pets” restrictions don’t apply to service apply
• policies and procedures must be modified to accommodate service animals
• can’t be an extra charge for service animals
• people who use service animals can’t be isolated from other patrons
• Businesses can’t charge “pet deposits” for service animals

Question 9

Inquiries

Answer 9

• limited inquiries when its obvious the individual with a disability is using a service dog
• Staff may ask: is the dog a service animal?
• –what task is the dog trained to perform?

Question 10

Exception to Service Animals

Answer 10

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