Examples of Disabilities, Possible Access Issues, & Accommodations

Disability:  Blind & vision Impaired (include not only those who are totally blind, but also those with limited vision

Possible Access Issues

Possible Solutions

·  Path of travel

·  Displays of information

·  Controls with written directions

·  Elevators operating buttons

·  Completion of written forms

·  "Talking" computers, calculators

·  Labeling in braille

·  Respond to questions orally

·  Air radio announcements

·  Avoid clutter in passageways

·  Use writing, drawing, optical aids (e.g. magnifiers

Disability:  Deaf & Hearing Impaired (including not only those persons who are totally deaf, but also those with limited hearing)

Possible Access Issues

Possible Solutions

Information obtained through:
1. Telephones
2. Warning devices(e.g., fire alarms, public address systems)
3. Equipment operating noises

Information obtained through:
1. Telephones
2. Warning devices(e.g., fire alarms, public address systems)
3. Equipment operating noises

Disability:  Psychological Disabilities

Possible Access Issues

Possible Solutions

·  Difficulty understanding:
1. Signs
2. Controls
3. Operating instructions
4. Directions

·  Willingness of someone to assist and/or answer questions and provide directions

Disability:  Difficulty with Upper Body Movement (including not only those persons who have limited use of arms, shoulder; persons who use wheelchairs or crutches; people of short stature; those who cannot perform certain hand movements, or have difficulty controlling movement)

Possible Access Issues

Possible Solutions

Difficulty operating (or locating or reaching) certain hardware:
1. Hand controls on doors
2. Toilet room fixtures
3. Water fountains
4. Telephones
5. Vending machines
6. Light fixtures

·  Relocating a program or service to accessible area

·  Use of adaptive equipment or modification of present hardware

 

Examples of Disabilities, Possible Access Issues, & Accommodations

Disability:  Mobility Impairments (including those persons having difficulties, stamina limitations, as well as those who use wheelchairs and crutches).

Possible Access Issues

Possible Solutions

·  No grasp bars. handrails, other supports

·  No designated parking spaces for disabled people

·  Distance from parking, public transportation stops

·  Route of travel
1. Curbs, walks, unleveled surfaces
2. Carpeting, Textured title supports

·  Entrances and doors

·  Restrooms, phones, water fountains

·  Location of controls, general hardware

·  Replace existing hardware, equipment

·  Make necessary structural changes to eliminate barriers;
1. Install ramps
2. Widen doorways

 

 

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