Lecture 9: Architectural Barriers Flashcards by Jessica Deak

What is the goal for awareness of architectural barriers?

Barrier Free environment

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Barrier Free Environment:

What are 4 types?

Public
Private
Home
School

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Barrier Free Environment:

What are public barriers? (2)

Curbs

Federal building

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Barrier Free Environment:

What is a type of private barrier?

Religious institutions

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Barrier Free Environment:

What are types of home barriers?

Kitchen, bathroom

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Barrier Free Environment:

What is an example of a school barrier?

Classroom

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Public Access Barriers:
Curbs- should have what?
_____ of things such as water fountains, phones
_____ of doorways, passageways
Other challenges: ______ especially for blind or hearing impaired

Curb cuts
Height
Width
Elevators

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Private buildings:

_____ and ____ to facilities

Steps

Access

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Home accessibility includes:
___ into the house
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
_____

Access

Flooring

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Laws: laws prescribe the ____ acceptable standard
Must adhere to the strictest code: ____, ____, ____
Certain exclusions: _____, historic buildings

Minimum
Federal, state, local
Military

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Architectural Barriers Act of 1968:
First federal law to require ____ ____ ____.
Applies where buildings are constructed, altered, leased, or financed in whole or part with ____ ____.

Barrier free designs

Federal funds

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Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
Section ____: prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities.
Precursor to the ______ of 1990.
Applies to private and public entities that receive ______.
May be stricter than the ____.

504
ADA
Federal funds
ADA

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Comparison of Barrier Free Design Characteristics:
ADA: A 2 story private school with federal funds: ____ elevator required, religious colleges, federal departments, federal agencies are ____
Rehab Act of 1973: A 2 story private school with federal funds: ____ elevator required, religious colleges, federal departments, federal agencies are _____.

NO, exempt

YES, not exempt

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Fair Housing Amendments of 1988:
Extends the _______ _______ of the Fair Housing Act to persons with disabilities and persons with families.
The accessibility guidelines are the only guidelines and do not have the force of ____.

Non-discrimination protections

Law

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The ADAAG are used for most ADA construction. What is ADAAG?

Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines

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ADA Sections

What is Title I-V?

I: Employment
II: Public Services and Transportation
III: Public Accommodations
IV: Telecommunications
V: Other provisions

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Title I: Employment
Workplace ADA:
Employers with \_\_\_ or more employees. Prohibited against discrimination in the following areas.
Job \_\_\_\_ procedures
Hiring, advancement, and \_\_\_\_
Job \_\_\_\_\_

15
Application
Firing
Training

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ADA: ____ ____ is
Modifications or adjustment in the job application process, work environment, and employment benefits and privileges that would allow a qualified individual to be able to perform the essential functions of the job provided it does not impose any undue hardship on the operation of the covered entity’s business.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Reasonable Accommodation May Include:
Making \_\_\_\_\_ facilities accessible
Job \_\_\_\_\_
Part-time or modified \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_
Reassignment to a \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_
Acquisition or modification of \_\_\_\_\_
Appropriate adjustments or modifications or examination, training materials, or policies
Provision of qualified readers or \_\_\_\_\_\_

Existing
Restructuring
Work hours
Vacant position
Equipment
Interpreters

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Action requiring significant difficulty or expense: ____ ____

Undue Hardship

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Undue hardship:
Nature and cost of _____
Financial resources of the ____
Impact of such _____ on the financial resources of the _____

Accommodation
Employer
Accommodations, employer

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Cost of Reasonable Accommodation:

____% of employees with disabilities need accommodations at the workplace.

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Qualified Individual with a Disability:

An individual who, with or without ____ ____, can perform the ____ functions of the employment position.

Reasonable Accommodation

Essential

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____ ____ ____: the fundamental job duties of the employment position the person with a disability holds or desires.

Essential Job Function

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What is medical testing performed AFTER an offer of employment has been extended called? If given, must be given to ____ applicants. _____ testing is not permitted.

Post-Offer Testing All Premedical

What is FCE?

Functional capacity evaluation

What is a functional capacity evaluation?

Comprehensive physical (and sometimes mental) eval of a person’s functional ability to perform job-related tasks. Can be generic or tailored to specific job.

Is current use of drugs protected by the ADA?

ADA protection is afforded to those who have completed a drug rehab program. T/F

True

Employers may not use drug testing to ensure that individuals enrolled in a drug program remain drug free. T/F

FALSE- they may use drug testing

Title II: Public Services and Transportation TRAINS- _____ of key stations must be accessible by 2013. ____ car per train must be accessible. ____ cars purchased must be accessible, grace period to convert old equipment.

2/3 1 New

Title III: ______ Accommodations The following _____ entities are considered _____ for ADA: -inn, hotel, motel, lodging -restaurant, bar, food/drink services -auditorium, convention center, lecture hall -theater, concert hall, stadium -bakery, grocery store, clothing store, mall -laundromat, dry cleaner, funeral parlor -station for public -museum, library -park, zoo, place of recreation, gym, spa -school, day care, senior center

PUBLIC | Private, public

Title IV: Telecommunications | By July 26, 1993 each carrier had to provide telecommunications relay services for persons with ___ and ___ impairments.

Hearing, speech

Accessible Route: ___ accessible route must be provided: Minimum width ___ inches. Passing spaces provided if width is ________. Head room ____ inches. If less, a warning system is necessary to warn people. Ground and floor surfaces shall be stable, _____ and ____ ____.

``` ONE 36 < 60 inches 80 Firm, slip resistant ```

Space allowance/reach range: Wheelchair passage width- One chair _______ inches Two chairs ______ inches

32-36 | 60

Space allowance/reach range: Wheelchair turning space _____degree turn requires ___ inches of clear space or a ____ shaped space

180, 60, T

Space allowance/reach range: Clear ground/ground space ______ inches Minimum reaches- open door/swings all the way open to fit through

30x48

Parking: Shortest accessible route from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance. Spaces are to be a minimum of ______ inches (____ space width) ____ to note accessibility

96, 1.5 | Signage

``` Parking: Number of spaces — 1-25 = __ __-__ = 2 __-__ = 3 501-1000 = ____ of total Medical facilities: ___ of total number of parking spaces ```

``` 1 26-50 51-75 2% 10% ```

Curb Ramps: Minimum width of a curb ramp is ____ inches Not obstructed by ____ ____. ____ ____ on the sides, or protected by handrails/guardrails.

36 Parked vehicle Flared edges

Ramps: Any slope greater than __:__ is a ramp. ____ possible slope shall be used for any ramp Maximum slope of ramp is __:__. Maximum rise for any run shall be ___ inches. Where space is an issue a slope between 1:_ and 1:_ is allowed for maximum rise of _ inches. Slope of > 1:_ is not permitted.

``` 1:20 Least 1:12 30 8, 10, 3 8 ```

Ramps: Minimum clear width ____ inches. Landings, level landings at the bottom and top of each ramp and ramp run. Length minimum of ___ inches. If direction changes, ramp must be ___x___. Doorway must have adequate clearance. Handrails are required for ramps with rise greater than ___ inches.

36 60 60x60 6

Stairs: Uniform riser heights and tread width. ____ risers are not permitted. Handrails on ___ ___ of stairs. Extend __ inches above and below the last riser. Clearance between handrail and wall should be _____ inches. Outside stairs designed so ____ does not accumulate.

``` open Both sides 12 1-1.5 Water ```

Elevators: Automatic operation. Self-leveling features within __ inch of floor. Call buttons ____ inches above the floor. ____ and ____ signal for the cars Raised and ____ characteristics. Door protective and reopening device. Sufficient clearance for _____ maneuvering. Car controls should be ___ and ___. Emergency communication.

``` .5 42 Visible and audible Braille W/C Visual and tactile ```

Doors: revolving doors and turnstiles (can/can’t) be only means of passage. Minimum space between doors in a series: ___ inches plus width of door swinging into space

CAN’T | 48

Doors: Thresholds- shall not exceed ____ inch. Door hardware- each ___ hardware. Door closers- At least ___ seconds to move ___ inches. Door opening force- Maximum force __ lbs.

7/8 Grasping 3, 3 5

``` Drinking fountains: Spout height: ___ inches from floor Spout location: _____ of the unit Controls ___ or ___ mounted near front edge. Clear floor space ___x___ inches. ```

36 Front Front, side 30x48

Water closets: At least ___ should comply with accessibility requirements. Clear floor space for a ____ or ____ approach. Height ______ inches Grab bars: ___ and ___ Flush controls: ___ operated or automatic not higher than ___ inches from floor. Dispensers: within reach and permit continuous ____ ____.

``` One Left/right 17-19 Side, behind Hand, 44 Paper flow ```

Grab bars: Spacing at _____, _____, _____, ____. Diameter of gripping surface = ____ - ____ inch Space between wall and bar ___- ___ inch

Water closets, sinks, shower, tub 1.25-1.5 1-1.5

Lavatories: No higher than ___ inches above floor. Clear floor space ___x___ inches in front to allow forward approach. Extend maximum of ___ inches under lavatory. Exposed pipes: insulated and protected from contact. Faucets: lever operated, push type electronically controlled, remain open for ____ seconds. Mirrors mounted with bottom edge of reflecting surface no higher than ____ inches above floor.

``` 34 30x48 19 10 40 ```

Bath Tubs: Clearance in front of tub is minimum of ___ inches. In tub seat at head of tub. Grab bars- ___ inch minimum Faucets and controls Shower spray unit with at least ___ inch hose. Bath tub enclosure: if used will not obstruct ____. Will not have tracks mounted on the rims (hazard!). May need to remove ___ ___ for transfer ability. More falls happen in bathtubs than ____.

``` 60 48 60 Transfers Glass doors Anywhere else ```

``` Shower stall: Stall will be minimum of ___x___. Shower seat mounted ____ inches from floor and running entire depth of stall. Grab bars. Controls on ___ wall, opposite seat. Shower spray unit with __ inch hose. ```

36x36 17-19 Side 60

Toilet facilities: On an ___ route. Doors shall not swing into __ __ __. Water closets where more than __ are provided, ___ fully accessible shall be provided.

Accessible Clear floor space 6, 1

Detectable warnings: | Different in ___ or ___ from other surface to alert person to difference in height or conditions.

Color, consistency

Detectable warnings: Audible alarms- Sound at least ___ dbA for minimum of ___ seconds. Shall not exceed ___ dbA.

15, 60 | 120

Detectable warnings: | Visual alarms- ____ strobe or equivalent. Clear of white light. Flash rate minimum of __ hz. max __ hz.

Xenon | 1, 3

``` Signage- Character ____ Character ____ Raised and ____ characters ___ and contrast Mounting ____ and ____ Symbols of ____ ```

``` Proportion Height Braided Finish Location, height Accessibility ```

Telephones: | Special telephones including ____ control, ___ telephones, ___ listening.

Volume, text, assisted

Telephones: Accessibility- clear floor space __x__. Mounting height: high reach ___ inches, low reach ___ inches. Bases, enclosures, and seats cannot impede access. ___ ___ compatible. Push button controls. __ __ at least 29 inches.

30x48 48, 15 Hearing aid Cord length

Other accessibility considerations: Fixed seating, assembly areas, ATMs, dressing and fitting rooms. Assembly areas- Seating capacity Wheelchair locations 4-25. _____ 26-50. _____ Over 500 _____ + __ for every 100 over

1 2 6 + 1

Other accessibility standards: Restaurants Business- check out lines 1-__ aisles, __ must be accessible Libraries Transient lodging: 1-25 units, __ accessible room. 51-75 units, ___ roll in shower.

4, 1 1 1

Lecture 9: Architectural Barriers Flashcards

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