Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Question 1

ADA title III

Answer 1

• nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities

Question 2

Accessible routes specific numbers

Answer 2

• walking surfaces with a running slope not steeper than 1:20
• clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches
• door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum
• thresholds shall be 1/2 inch high maximum
• handles shall be 34 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground
• ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12

Question 3

Parking spaces specific numbers

Answer 3

• car parking spaces shall be 96 inches wide minimum & van parking spaces shall be 132 inches wide minimum
• accessible routes must connect parking spaces to accessible entrances
• access aisles serving car & van parking spaces shall be 60 inches wide minimum

Question 4

Stairways specific numbers

Answer 4

• all steps on a flight of stairs shall have uniform riser heights and uniform tread depths (4 inch riser min, 7 inch riser max, and treads shall be 11 inches deep min)
  -handrails shall be provided on both sides
• handrails shall be continuous within the full length of each star flight
• top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces

Question 5

Toilet and bathing rooms specific numbers

Answer 5

• clearance around toilet shall be 60 inches min measured perpendicular from the side wall & 56 inches min measured perpendicular from rear wall
• toilet seat height above the finish floor shall be 17 inches min and 19 inches max
• side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches long min, located 12 inches max from rear wall, & extend 54 inches min from rear wall

Question 6

Bathroom specific numbers

Answer 6

• clearance in front of bathtubs shall extend the length of the bathtub & shall be 30 inches wide min
• transfer type shower compartments shall be 36 inches by 36 inches clear inside dimensions measured at the center points of opposing sides & shall have a 36 inch wide min entry on the face of the shower compartment

Question 7

Purpose of home assessment

Answer 7

• determine the degree of patient safety & level of function in environment
• identify barriers
• make realistic recommendations regarding environment accessibility & accommodations to patient
• determine need for adaptive equipment or assistive technology
• assist in preparing patient for patient return to a former environment

Question 8

What do we want to look at for a on-site visit

Answer 8

• route of entry
• entrance
• interior accessibility
• threshold modification & bedroom layout
• handrails positioning & tub bench
• optimal bathroom layouts

Question 9

5 major areas of environmental intervention strategies

Answer 9

• assistive or adaptive devices
• safety devices
• structural alterations
• modification or altered location of environmental objects
• task modifications