week8

Question 1

a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. these activities may include accessing state and local government services like voting. also include activities in public places, like shopping or eating.
-requires the DOJ to provide technical assistance to businesses, state and local governments and individuals regarding the law

Answer 1

american disabilities act

Question 2

% of disabled americans

Answer 2

18% or 50 million people

Question 3

parking ratios

Answer 3

1 to 25 spaces = 1 handicap
26-50= 2
51-75=3
76-100=4
101-150=5
151-200=6
201-300=7
301-400=8
401-500=9
500-1000=2% of total
1001 and over = 20 plus 1 for each 100

Question 4

space width for car parking spot

Answer 4

8 feet

Question 5

space width for van parking spot

Answer 5

11 feet

Question 6

access aisle space

Answer 6

5 feet and full length of parking space

Question 7

van accesible spaces

Answer 7

2010 standards; 1 for every 6 accessible spaces

Question 8

ramp slopes

Answer 8

max. 1 inch rise to every 12 inch of length
- handrails must be at least 1 foot
- ramp must be fastened

Question 9

hallway measurements for handicap

-ada standards

Answer 9

• width of a door opening must be a minimum of 32 inches

- width measurement is taken between the face of the door and the stop of the frame with the door open to 90 degrees

Question 10

carpet measurements

Answer 10

1/2 inch max