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Accessibility Standards and Laws Flashcards

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What are Civil Rights Laws as it relates to Accessibility?

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Laws that emphasize equal rights for those with disabilities.

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What is one common example of a Civil Rights Law?

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American with Disabilities Act

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What are Procurement Laws as it relates to Accessibility?

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Laws require accessibility taken into account when making a purchase or contracting a services.

Procurement refers to the process of government entities purchasing goods and services from external sources.

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What is one example of a Procurement Law?

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Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act in US

and

EN 301 549 in EU

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What are Industry-Specific Laws as it relates to accessibility?

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Laws written for specific industries

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What are some examples of Industry-specific laws?

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21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility (CVAA) related to Telecommunications

Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) related to airplane travel

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When and where did the UN General Assembly adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

A, 1948, Paris
B, 1947, Geneva
C, 1950, Amsterdam
D, 1951, New York City

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A, 1948, Paris

Specifically: December 10, 1948

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What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights state?

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Fundamental human rights that everyone in the world should have.

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Who led the committee for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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Eleanor Roosevelt, along with 18 members of the commission

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How many articles are in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

A 10
B 18
C 30
D 35
E 42
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How many articles are in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

C 30

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How many member states signed onto the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A 128
B 152
C 168
D 192
E 223
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D 192

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How many languages is Universal Declaration of Human Rights translated into?

A 57
B 189
C 234
D 322
E 467
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E 467

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Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (1-5)

1 Everyone is born free and equal.
2 Everyone is entitled to the rights listed in the document.
3 Everyone has a right to life, freedom, and safety.
4 No one has the right to enslave anyone.
5 Torture is permissible when determined to prevent a clear and present danger to life, liberty of the public

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5 Torture is permissible when determined to prevent a clear and present danger to life, liberty of the public

Article 5 Actually states:
No one has the right to torture or abuse anyone.

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Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (6-10)

6 Everyone has rights no matter where he or she is.
7 The law is the same for everyone and everyone is equal before the law.
8 Everyone’s rights are protected by the law.
9 Individuals may be placed in prison due to fair and reasonable evidence or exiled based on evidence alone
10 Everyone is entitled to a fair and public trial by an independent party.

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9 Individuals may be placed in prison due to fair and reasonable evidence or exiled based on evidence alone

Article 9 Actually states:
No one has the right to place anyone in prison with no good reason or exile anyone from his or her country.

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Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (11-15)

11 Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Everyone has a right to prove his or her innocence.
12 Privacy may be surrendered for public safety.
13 Everyone has the right to move within his or her country and travel as he or she wishes.
14 Everyone has the right to go to another country if he or she fears for safety in his or her own country.
15 Everyone has the right to a nationality and no one should be deprived of his or her nationality or denied change of nationality.

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12 Privacy may be surrendered for public safety.

Article 12 actually states:
Everyone has a right to privacy and protection of his or her name.

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Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (16-20)

16 Everyone has the right to marry and build a family. Marriage should only be entered into with free and full consent of each spouse. Every family has the right to be protected by society and by the State.
17 Everyone has the right to own property and share property. No one has to right to take or deprive another of his or her property.
18 Everyone has the right to believe what he or she wants to believe in, the right to religion, and the right to change his or her religion.
19 Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression as long as it does not contradict the local government.
20 Everyone has the right to assemble together in peace. No one has the right to force another into a group or association.

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19 Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression as long as it does not contradict the local government.

Article 19 actually states:
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

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Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (21-25)

21 Everyone has the right to democracy, to participate in his or her government, and the right to choose his or her leaders.
22 Everyone has the right to social security: housing, education, childcare, medical assistance, and welfare.
23 Everyone has the right to employment, the right to choose his or her employer, the right to equal compensation, and the right to join a trade union.
24 Holidays and vacation are a privilege based on your arrangement with your employer.
25 Everyone has the right to food and shelter to maintain a healthy way of living.

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24 Holidays and vacation are a privilege based on your arrangement with your employer.

Article 24 actually states:
24 Everyone has the right to vacation and holidays with pay from work.

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Which is NOT an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (26-30)

26 Everyone has the right to an education.
27 Everyone has the right to protect his or her artistic and intellectual creations. No one can copy one’s creations without his or her permission.
28 Everyone is entitled to proper social order where these rights are fully realized and recognized.
29 Protecting rights and freedoms is an individual responsibility.
30 No one can take away anyone’s human rights.

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29 Protecting rights and freedoms is an individual responsibility.

Article 29 actually states:
29 Everyone has a duty to protect the rights and freedoms of others.

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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) anchors what paradigmatic shift in approaching disabilities?

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Away from Personal Deficit (medical, charity, protection) models and towards inclusive, equal chances (social, environmental model)

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What are the main goals of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)

A Overcoming dominating deficit of medical model
B Fighting segregation and exclusion 
C Reducing discrimination 
D Awareness
E Policy 
F All of the above
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F All of the above

A Overcoming dominating deficit of medical model
B Fighting segregation and exclusion 
C Reducing discrimination 
D Awareness
E Policy
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What type of document is the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)

A A Charter
B A Treaty
C Laws

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B A Treaty

This is a Treaty which serves as a framework for legal advocacy

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How many articles are in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) ?

A 25
B 30
C 40
D 50
E 60
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D 50

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Which is an INCORRECT Category covered by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) (1of2)

1 Respecting principles for communication about and with people with disabilities
2 Accessing health care, habilitation and rehabilitation
3 Requiring and providing reasonable accommodation and accessibility
4 Using assistive technologies
5 Accessing information including information technology

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3 Requiring and providing reasonable accommodation and accessibility

The actual Guideline is to DEFINE, not REQUIRE

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Which is an INCORRECT Category covered by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) (2of2)

1 Limit in social, economic, employment, educational, political, recreational, sport, cultural, and legal activities
2 Supporting independent living and self-determined decisions
3 Fostering personal mobility (buildings, transports, public spaces)
4 Allowing and facilitating monitoring and reporting the progress and claiming disrespect by national and international human rights institutions

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1 Limit in social, economic, employment, educational, political, recreational, sport, cultural, and legal activities

The actual guideline is to PARTICIPATE in social… not LIMIT

25
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What is the most practical tool that is part of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD)?

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The Monitoring, Reporting, and Claiming Process - implemented by all ratifying states involves end user organizations as facilitators of change and progress.

26
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When was the Marrakesh Treaty adopted?

A 2009
B 2011
C 2013
D 2015
E 2017
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C 2013

Specifically June 27, 2013

27
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What is the full name of the Marrakesh Treaty?

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The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled

28
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Who administers The Marrakesh Treaty?

A The UN General Assembly
B WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)
C Individual Member States
D The World Health Organization

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B WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)

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What is the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union?

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Charter unifying fundamental personal freedoms and rights of EU Citizens

30
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When was Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union declared and ratified?

A 1998
B 2000
C 2006
D 2008
E 2013
A

B 2000

31
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With what law did Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union become official?

A

Treaty of Lisbon in 2009

32
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True or False: The African Charter on Human and People’s Rights is disability focussed?

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False.

Article 2 of this charter recognizes the rights of all people, although it doesn’t explicitly specify disability

33
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What does Article 2 of The African Charter on Human and People’s Rights include?

A Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present
B Individuals shall not be distinguished based on race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
C Both
D Neither

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C Both

34
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What is the full name of the Inter-American Convention?

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The Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities

35
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What did the Inter-American convention do?

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What did the Inter-American convention do?

Reaffirm people with disabilities have same rights and freedoms as other people.

36
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Where was the Equality act of 2010 passed?

A Paris
B United Kingdom
C Tokyo
D Washington, DC
E Sweden
A

Where was the Equality act of 2010 passed?

B United Kingdom

37
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What was the purpose of the Equality act of 2010?

A Equal rights for all people
B Strengthen anti-discrimination laws
C Focus on accessibility in public and government spaces
D Improve digital accessibility standards

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What was the purpose of the Equality act of 2010?

B Strengthen anti-discrimination laws - Unify and strengthen anti-discrimination laws in workplace and society

38
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What is protected under the Equality act of 2010?

A Age
B Disability
C Gender reassignment
D Marriage and civil partnership
E Pregnancy and maternity
F Race
G Religion or Belief
H Sex or Sexual Orientation
I All of the Above
A

I All of the Above

39
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What are the Civil Rights Laws in the United States covered under?

A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

40
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Who does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to?

A Private entities that own, operate, lease spaces such as businesses and organizations open to the public
B Religious organizations 
C Federal and state government entities
D A and B Only
E B and C Only 
F A and C Only
A

F A and C Only

A Private entities that own, operate, lease spaces such as businesses and organizations open to the public
C Federal and state government entities

Religious organizations are exempt from the ADA

41
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What are the Civil Rights Laws in Canada covered under?

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Ontario - The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

42
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What are the Civil Rights Laws in The UK covered under?

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The Equality Act of 2010

43
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True or False, the Equality Act of 2010 supersedes the following:
1 Sex Discrimination Act 1975
2 Race Relations Act 1976
3 Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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True.

Legislation for all three of these under one law has helped simplify legal situations.

44
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What are the Civil Rights Laws in Japan covered under?

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The Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities

45
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Where are Procurement Laws in the United States found?

A

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

46
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Who in the US does Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act apply to?

A

US Federal Government Entities

47
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Who enforces Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act?

A

Consumers, those filing formal complaints

48
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Where are Procurement Laws in the Europe found?

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EN 301 549, Mandate 376

“Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe”

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True or False?
All but 7 governments in Europe have adherence to the “Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe”

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False.

NO governments require adherence as of this writing.

50
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What do Information Technology Laws aim to do?

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Provide legal outlines and regulations for distributing, collecting, storing electronic information.

51
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What is the 21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)

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In the US, requires “advanced communications services and products” to be accessible to those with disabilities.

52
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Which of the following are covered under the 21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)

A Video communications
B Text messaging
C Web browsers on mobile devices
D None of the above
E All of the above
A

E All of the above

53
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Who does the 21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) apply to?

A

All entities covered by FCC regulations

54
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Who enforces the 21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)

A

Consumers

55
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What is the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)

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Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires air carriers to accommodate needs of passengers with disabilities.

56
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When was the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) passed?

A

1986

57
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True or False

States have their own accessibility laws

A

True.

Often aimed at state and local governments, including K-12 schools and universities.

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