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| Not a law. 2/3 of states use these as guidelines. Reviewed every 5 years? |
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| American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 1961. |
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| What did the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), 1963- accomplish? |
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| What did the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504- accomplish? |
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| Renamed in 1990 as Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)- Equal education, moved into ‘regular classroom’ or least restrictive environment? |
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| Public law 94-142 in 1975 |
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| What addressed the housing of aging people and disabilities? |
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| No discrimination to disabled or families to rent or buy. Accessibility areas for new construction? |
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| Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988- addition to Civil Rights Act of 1968 |
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Building entrance
Common areas- laundry, mail
Doors
Assess apartment
Light switches/environmental controls
Reinforced bathroom walls for grab bars
Usable kitchen and bathroom |
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| How many employees does one have to have for the Americans with Disabilities act to kick in? |
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| What is the goal of the Americans with Disabilities act? |
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| Reasonable accommodations. Do not provide undue hardship to employer. |
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| 5 titles the Americans with disabilities act covers? |
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Employment
Public accommodations- day care, dr offices, theaters
Transportation
State and local government operations
Telecommunications relay services |
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| 5 design criteria for ADAAG? |
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Entering the building
Moving through the building
Restroom facilities
Building amenities
Human movement considerations
Body space and maneuvering
Reach range
Effort- dexterity, weight, sequencing |
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| Considers ways in which people perform tasks. Inherent to each activity. Strives for facilities and furnishings that respond and adapt to different needs? |
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| 4 facts on universal design? |
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Adaptable- for growth, changing needs without structural changes
Safe-covered pipes and reachable storage
Cost effective-position so all people can use. Style
ADAAG design criteria used these principles |
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| 6 building elements for universal design? |
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Parking and outside considerations
Circulation-through the environment. Playgrounds, trees, halls
Signage- size, Braille, Pictograms, Auditory
Environmental factors- ventilation, temp, noise, sound, lighting
Safety- alarm systems, lighting, condition of flooring
Amenities- phones, vending machines, enough outlets, TDE |
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| 7 disability and functional considerations? |
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Upper extremities
Mobility- coordination, balance
Proprioception and tactile
Strength and endurance
Vision
Hearing
Mental and cognitive disability |
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