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It is the sole responsibility of the party undertaking construction to ensure compliance with Building Laws.

True

What does the Client receive upon completion of an RHFAC Rating?

Information about the accessibility of their Site

What are the RHFAC certification levels and what is required for Sites to achieve certification?

RHF Accessibility Certified or RHF Accessibility Certified Gold; meeting accessibility criteria

What is available to Clients who list their Sites publicly?

<p>Increased visibility and potential recognition for their accessible Sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements to become an RHFAC Professional?

<p>Completion of specific training and obtaining the RHFAC Professional designation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Accessibility Professional Network (APN)?

<p>A network of professionals focused on accessibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key areas must be taken into consideration by RHFAC Professionals?

<p>Human rights, compliance with legislation, occupancy of a site, real needs of users</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which documents are main resources for RHFAC Professionals?

<p>RHFAC Professional Handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attendance of a minimum of 80% is required to pass the course.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Empathy is the ability to share someone else's _____ or experiences.

<p>feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding disability type: User perspective videos on personal experiences

<p>Vision Loss = Learn more about the experiences of people with vision loss Mobility = Learn more about the personal stories of people with mobility disabilities Hearing = Learn more about the experiences of people who are deaf or hard of hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RHFAC Training emphasize as the key focus of the course?

<p>Helping students develop an understanding of how people with disabilities interact with and experience the built environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the course's focus area in terms of rating sites?

<p>Commercial, institutional, and public buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Universal Design primarily focuses on achieving minimal levels of accessibility.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the 'physical spaces and places where people live, work, learn, and play' by the Rick Hansen Foundation? The built _________.

<p>environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following focus areas with their corresponding rating in RHFAC Training:

<p>Commercial, institutional, and public buildings = Included for rating Trails and pathways = Included for rating Single-family homes and campgrounds = Not currently included for rating</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the most common types of disabilities among Canadians aged 15 years and over according to the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability?

<p>Pain, flexibility, mobility, and mental health-related</p> Signup and view all the answers

More women than men were likely to have a disability according to the Canadian Survey on Disability.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ranked fourth in prevalence among disability types for persons aged 15 years and over?

<p>Mental health-related disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

The most common disability types among seniors were pain, mobility, and ____________.

<p>flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential causes of becoming deaf later in life?

<p>Hereditary condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deaf culture sees itself as a linguistic and cultural minority within society.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary sign language used in English Canada?

<p>American Sign Language (ASL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hard of hearing refers to a partial impairment of ______.

<p>hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a barrier according to the text?

<p>Anything that stops, impedes, prevents, or causes difficulty for a person with a disability from fully participating in all aspects of society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are considered examples of attitudinal barriers?

<p>Assuming a person with a physical disability is not capable of being employed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Organizational or systemic barriers are always put into place intentionally.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____ barriers occur when a device or technological platform is not accessible to its intended audience and cannot be used with an assistive device.

<p>Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many known causes of intellectual disability are there?

<p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

Autism spectrum disorders affect only the nervous system.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, what percentage of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness during their lifetime?

<p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Memory disabilities affect the storage, retention, and recollection of _.

<p>memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following categories with examples of mental illnesses: Anxiety and panic attacks, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Schizophrenia

<p>Anxiety and panic attacks = Disorders that affect mood Depression = Affects mood Bipolar disorder = Affects mood Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) = Affects behavior Schizophrenia = Affects behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized when using inclusive language in communication with people with disabilities?

<p>People First</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using words like 'brave' or 'courageous' is encouraged when referring to people with disabilities.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a disability and a handicap?

<p>A disability is a functional limitation, while a handicap is an environmental or attitudinal barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with disabilities prefer to be regarded as ___________ first.

<p>people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Client receive upon completion of an RHFAC Rating?

<p>An RHFAC Accessibility Rating</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the RHFAC certification levels and what is required for Sites to achieve certification?

<p>RHF Accessibility Certified or RHF Accessibility Certified Gold. Sites need to meet accessibility criteria for certification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is available to Clients who list their Sites publicly?

<p>Public listing of their Sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements to become an RHFAC Professional?

<p>Individuals need to earn their RHFAC Professional designation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Accessibility Professional Network (APN)?

<p>A network related to accessibility professionals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the RHFAC Professional Training Student Guide, Version 3.0 Edition, created?

<p>September 2017</p> Signup and view all the answers

Redistributing the Student Guide on the internet or otherwise is allowed, even if offered free of charge.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the RHFAC Training STUDENT GUIDE?

<p>Brad McCannell and Patricia Short</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a registered trademark of the Rick Hansen Foundation?

<p>Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the RHFAC Training course?

<p>To help students understand how people with disabilities interact with and experience the built environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RHFAC stand for?

<p>Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meaningful access refers to making a Site accessible only to a specific group of people.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Wikipedia, the built environment includes places and spaces created or modified by ______.

<p>people</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the focus areas of RHFAC Training with their corresponding categories:

<p>Commercial, institutional, and public buildings = Category A Multi-unit residential buildings = Category A Trails and pathways = Category A Single family homes and campgrounds = Not included in current scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between people who are deaf and people who are hard of hearing?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deaf culture is considered complex and nuanced.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In English Canada, people primarily use ____________ as their sign language.

<p>American Sign Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sign languages with their locations of primary usage:

<p>American Sign Language (ASL) = English Canada Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) = Québec Maritime Sign Language (MSL) = Atlantic Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the most common disabilities among Canadians aged 15 years and over?

<p>Flexibility and pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Statistics Canada, women were less likely to have a disability than men.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of disability is the most common among seniors in Canada?

<p>Pain, mobility, flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization, disability arises from the interaction between a person’s health condition or impairment and the multitude of influencing factors in their ________.

<p>environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define intellectual disability and explain the variability in its nature.

<p>Intellectual disability refers to limitations in cognitive functioning (such as communication and social skills) and adaptive behavior. The nature and extent of intellectual disability vary greatly between individuals due to more than 200 known causes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of memory with their descriptions: A. Short-term memory B. Long-term memory

<p>Used to store and recall short pieces of information for a short time (e.g., phone number) = A Lifelong memory responsible for recalling events, learning new skills, understanding meanings and concepts = B</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions are considered mental health-related issues? (Select all that apply)

<p>Schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with communication disabilities may face barriers in accessing healthcare.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key areas that RHFAC Professionals must consider?

<p>Human rights, general compliance with legislation and local regulation, the occupancy of a site, the real needs of actual users</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main documents that students will use throughout the RHFAC course?

<p>CSA B651 Accessible Design for the Built Environment (Latest version)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attendance of at least 80% is required to pass the RHFAC course.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Empathy is defined as 'the ability to share someone else’s feelings or experiences by ______ what it would be like in that person’s situation.'

<p>imagining</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of using inclusive language?

<p>It respects people first and their abilities before their disabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A disability is a functional limitation or restriction of an individual’s ability to perform an activity, whereas a handicap is an environmental or attitudinal barrier that limits the opportunity for a person to fully participate.

Signup and view all the answers

It is appropriate to use words like 'suffers from', 'stricken with', or 'afflicted with' when referring to people with disabilities.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a common communication error when talking to or about people with disabilities.

<p>Categorizing persons with disabilities as either super achievers or as tragic figures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key findings of the Angus Reid Institute survey conducted in partnership with the Rick Hansen Foundation?

<p>Canadians see massive gaps in accessibility within their own communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attitudinal barriers are considered the greatest barriers faced by people with disabilities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Organizational or systemic barriers are policies, procedures, or practices that discriminate and prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in an opportunity available to others due to unintentionally put ______.

<p>barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of barriers with their descriptions:

<p>Attitudinal = Behaviors, perceptions, and assumptions that discriminate against persons with disabilities Architectural or Physical = Elements that block or limit access to persons with disabilities Organizational or Systemic = Policies, procedures, or practices that discriminate against people with disabilities Information or Communications = Barriers related to understanding and sending/receiving information Technology = Technological platforms creating barriers for intended audiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the RHFAC Training Student Guide?

<p>Brad McCannell, Patricia Short</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main topics covered in 'SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION' of the Student Guide?

<p>Course Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

RHFAC Training Student Guide is free to be sold or modified by users.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Manager of Strategic Projects at the Rick Hansen Foundation?

<p>Jenny Blome</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Client receive upon completion of an RHFAC Rating?

<p>Certification levels: RHF Accessibility Certified or RHF Accessibility Certified Gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the RHFAC certification levels and what is required for Sites to achieve certification?

<p>RHF Accessibility Certified or RHF Accessibility Certified Gold; Sites need to meet specific rating criteria to achieve certification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements to become an RHFAC Professional?

<p>Individuals need to earn their RHFAC Professional designation to rate a Site for its level of overall accessibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Accessibility Professional Network (APN)?

<p>The APN provides external verification of all RHFAC ratings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the most common disabilities among Canadians aged 15 years and over, as reported in the Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017?

<p>Pain, flexibility, mobility, mental health-related</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following were the most common disability types among seniors in Canada?

<p>Pain, mobility, flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Statistics Canada, women are less likely to have a disability than men.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RHFAC stand for?

<p>Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Rick Hansen Foundation, how is the built environment defined?

<p>Physical spaces and places for human activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Universal Design focuses solely on compliance and accessible design.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meaningful access is access that meets the real accessibility needs of all users of a Site, regardless of their physical ___.

<p>ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following: Programming languages and their primary usage.

<p>Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some causes of deafness later in life?

<p>Accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deaf culture sees itself as a linguistic and cultural minority within society.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary sign language used in English Canada?

<p>American Sign Language (ASL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hard of hearing individuals often use __________ to communicate.

<p>spoken language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following developmental disabilities with their conditions:

<p>Down syndrome = Affects person's development Autism = Impacts social life Cerebral palsy = Physical impairments Cognitive and intellectual disability = Affects learning ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key areas that a RHFAC Professional must take into consideration?

<p>Human rights, general compliance with legislation and local regulation, the occupancy of a site, the real needs of actual users</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document is NOT listed as one that students will use throughout the course?

<p>OSHA Regulations Manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attendance of at least 80% is required to pass the course.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the items needed for the course toolkit is a ___ for taking photos.

<p>camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the correct user perspective to the type of disability they represent:

<p>Vision Loss = Effects of visual or color contrast, illumination, and tactile surfaces Mobility Disability = Space, reach requirements, ramp slopes Deaf and Hard of Hearing = Impact of sounds/acoustics, communication factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does autism spectrum disorder impact individuals?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with intellectual disabilities are not capable of significant accomplishments.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define memory disability.

<p>A disability that affects the storage, retention, and recollection of memories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Visible disabilities are those which we can ______.

<p>see</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following mental health conditions with their examples:

<p>Anxiety and panic attacks = Mood disorder Depression = Mood disorder Bipolar disorder = Mood disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) = Anxiety disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of inclusive language when communicating with people with disabilities?

<p>To create a respectful and inclusive environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the terms 'disabled' and 'handicapped' interchangeably is considered correct.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of barriers do the terms 'disabled' and 'handicapped' refer to, respectively?

<p>functional limitation; environmental or attitudinal barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with disabilities are comfortable with common terminology used to describe daily activities. For example, people who use wheelchairs go for '______'; people with vision disabilities can 'see' what you mean.

<p>walks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a barrier in the context of accessibility?

<p>A barrier is anything that stops, impedes, prevents, or causes difficulty for a person with a disability from fully participating in all aspects of society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Angus Reid Institute survey, what percentage of Canadians surveyed report having either a physical disability or mobility challenges?

<p>23%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attitudinal barriers are perceived by most people with disabilities as the greatest barriers they face.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ barriers are policies, procedures, or practices that discriminate against people with disabilities.

<p>Organizational or systemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the barrier type with its description:

<p>Attitudinal = Behavior, perceptions, and assumptions discriminating against persons with disabilities. Architectural and Physical = Elements blocking or limiting access to persons with disabilities. Information or Communications = Barriers related to understanding information for individuals with disabilities. Technology = Barriers arising when devices are not accessible to their intended audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

RHFAC Training STUDENT GUIDE

  • The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) is a program that provides ratings and certification for buildings based on their accessibility features.
  • The RHFAC Student Guide is copyrighted by the Rick Hansen Foundation, and users are not allowed to sell, modify, or distribute the guide for public or commercial purposes.

Authors and Acknowledgements

  • The authors of the RHFAC Student Guide are Brad McCannell and Patricia Short.
  • The guide was developed with the support of various individuals and organizations, including Glenn Galy, Doug Mauger, Bruce Raber, and Patrick Simpson.

Contents

  • The RHFAC Student Guide is divided into six sections: Introduction, Disability Awareness, RHF Accessibility Certification, Universal Design, Legal Framework and Compliance, and Construction Documents and Projects.

Disability Awareness

  • Approximately one in five Canadians have a disability, and this number is increasing as the population ages.
  • Disabilities can result from an accident, illness, or medical condition, or can be the natural outcome of growing older.

Foreword

  • The Rick Hansen Foundation was established in 1988 to raise awareness and remove barriers for people with disabilities, and to fund research for the care and cure of people with spinal cord injuries.
  • Disability affects us all, and people living with disabilities continue to face both visible and invisible barriers that limit their access and prevent them from fully participating in, and contributing to, society.### Program Overview
  • The program focuses on removing physical barriers for people with disabilities in the built environment.
  • The course outcomes include:
    • Explain the impact of social and physical environment on people with disabilities
    • Apply the RHFAC program
    • Integrate Universal Design principles and standards
    • Integrate relevant legislation, regulations, and standards
    • Interpret and navigate construction drawings for pre-construction ratings

The Big Picture: Program Vision and Overview

  • RHFAC Training provides participants with the skills and knowledge to rate a Site using Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) methodology.
  • A Site can be a public, commercial, or multi-unit residential building, or trails/pathways, either existing or in the pre-construction phase.
  • RHFAC is a rating system that measures accessibility and promotes increased access through Universal Design principles.
  • Sites can earn one of two certification levels: RHF Accessibility Certified or RHF Accessibility Certified Gold.

Program Scope: The Built Environment

  • The built environment refers to physical spaces and places where people live, work, learn, and play.
  • Focus areas include commercial, institutional, and public buildings, multi-unit residential buildings, trails, and pathways.
  • Technical language is essential for effective communication of rating results.

Providing Meaningful Access

  • Accessibility means that people with disabilities can approach, enter, and use an area and its facilities without assistance.
  • Accessibility recognizes that the built environment must be available to everyone on an equal basis.
  • Meaningful access meets the real accessibility needs of all users of a Site, regardless of their physical ability.

Rating the Built Environment: Core Concepts

  • Rating a Site's accessibility requires understanding how people with disabilities interact with the built environment.
  • Core concepts include understanding occupancy, technical language, and the importance of Universal Design.
  • A planned meaningful access strategy creates a built environment that anticipates the needs of all users.

Student Resources and Supply List

  • Required documents: RHFAC Training Student Guide, RHFAC Rating Survey, RHFAC Professional Handbook, RHFAC Rating Survey Workbook, and CSA B651 Accessible Design for the Built Environment.
  • Recommended tools: camera or phone, steel tape measure, ruler, level, door pressure gauge, luggage scale or fish weigh scale, and a notebook or tablet for notes.### Putting a Face on Disability
  • This unit focuses on the impact of the social and physical environment on people with disabilities.

User Perspective

  • Vision Loss:
    • Effects of visual or color contrast between surfaces
    • Illumination and lighting, including glare
    • Objects in the path of travel
    • Effect of irregular or uneven ground/floor surfaces
    • Importance of accessible stair/handrail design
    • Wayfinding and signage for people with vision loss
    • Impact of sounds/acoustics on a person with vision loss
    • Physical exertion required to focus on safely navigating the environment
  • Mobility Disability:
    • Overall space and clearance
    • Circulation clearances and turning radius
    • Reach requirements from the seated position
    • Height of controls
    • Ramp slopes and effect of cross-slope on wheelchair users
    • Physical stress when traveling up or down steep slopes or ramps
    • Washroom use (stall, sink, entry/door) as a wheelchair user
    • Impact of door swing direction and opening weight
    • Effect of irregular or uneven ground/floor surfaces
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
    • Impact of sounds/acoustics on a person with hearing loss
    • Factors affecting communication, including good lighting, direct sight lines, and ample space for signing

Understanding Disability, Accessibility, and Barriers

  • This unit focuses on the impact of the social and physical environment on people with disabilities.

Disability Statistics in Canada

  • 1 in 5 Canadians (6.2 million or 22%) aged 15 years and over had a disability that limited them in their daily activities (2017 Canadian Survey on Disability)
  • Prevalence of disabilities increases with age
  • Women (24%) were more likely to have a disability than men (20%)
  • Most common disabilities: pain (15%), flexibility (10%), mobility (10%), and mental health-related (7%)

The Silver Tsunami: Accessibility and an Aging Population

  • Baby boom generation is aging, with a growth rate four times faster than the population at large
  • By 2036, there will be over 9.9 million seniors in Canada, with approximately 3 million having a disability
  • Accessible environments must anticipate the needs of older adults and seniors

Definition and Models of Disability

  • Formal definition of disability: a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
  • Medical model of disability: views disability as a medical condition, expecting the person with the disability to change to fit society
  • Social model of disability: views disability as an aspect of diversity, focusing on removing environmental and social barriers

Types of Disabilities

  • Statistics Canada's 10 types of disabilities:
    1. Seeing
    2. Hearing
    3. Mobility
    4. Flexibility
    5. Dexterity
    6. Pain-related
    7. Learning
    8. Developmental
    9. Mental health-related
    10. Memory

RHFAC Training STUDENT GUIDE

  • The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) retains the copyright of this Student Guide, Version 3.0, and authorizes individual use.
  • The user agrees to retain copyright notices, not sell or modify the guide, and not reproduce or distribute it publicly or commercially.

Authors and Acknowledgements

  • Authors: Brad McCannell, Patricia Short
  • Acknowledgements: Various individuals and organizations contributing to the 2018 development and 2020 update of the Student Guide

Table of Contents

  • Foreword
  • Section One: Introduction
  • Section Two: Disability Awareness
  • Section Three: RHF Accessibility Certification
  • Section Four: Universal Design
  • Section Five: Legal Framework and Compliance
  • Section Six: Construction Documents and Projects
  • References

Foreword

  • Disability affects approximately one in five Canadians and is increasing as the population ages
  • The UN reports over 1.3 billion people worldwide living with disabilities
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation aims to empower people with disabilities and remove barriers
  • Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour (1985) raised awareness and funding for spinal cord injuries and disabilities### Introduction to RHFAC Training
  • RHFAC Training provides participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to rate a Site using the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) methodology.

The Big Picture: Program Vision and Overview

  • The RHFAC program is a rating system that helps owners and tenants measure the accessibility of their Sites and promotes increased access through the adoption of Universal Design principles.
  • A Site can be a public, commercial, or multi-unit residential building, or trails/pathways.
  • RHFAC uses a consistent methodology through a rating survey to yield reliable results when rating a Site.

Program Scope: The Built Environment

  • The built environment refers to the physical spaces and places where people live, work, learn, and play.
  • Focus areas include commercial, institutional, and public buildings, multi-unit residential buildings, trails, and pathways.

Technical Language

  • RHFAC Professionals must be fluent in the technical language of the built environment.
  • A Technical Language Glossary is provided as an appendix to the RHFAC Professional Handbook.

Providing Meaningful Access

  • Access or accessible means that a person with disabilities is, without assistance, able to approach, enter, pass to, and make use of an area and its facilities.
  • Meaningful access is access that meets the real accessibility needs of all users of a Site, regardless of their physical ability.

Rating the Built Environment: Core Concepts

  • The core concepts of rating the built environment include understanding who is using a Site, how they use it, and considering multiple factors when conducting a rating.
  • RHFAC Professionals must have a technical understanding of the built environment and be fluent in the technical language.

Disability Awareness

  • Disability awareness is essential for RHFAC Professionals to understand how people with disabilities interact with the built environment.

  • Empathy and understanding of different types of disabilities and appropriate language and etiquette are crucial.### Unit 2.1 Putting a Face on Disability

  • This unit focuses on explaining the impact of social and physical environments on people with disabilities.

User Perspective

  • Vision Loss:

    • Consider the effects of visual or color contrast between surfaces
    • Consider illumination and lighting, including glare
    • Consider objects in the path of travel
    • Consider the effect of irregular or uneven ground/floor surfaces
    • Consider the importance of accessible stair/handrail design
    • Consider how wayfinding and signage are used by people with vision loss
    • Consider how sounds/acoustics affect a person with a vision impairment
    • Consider the physical exertion required to focus on safely navigating the environment

  • Mobility Disability:

    • Consider overall space and clearance
    • Consider circulation clearances and turning radius
    • Consider reach requirements from the seated position
    • Consider height of controls
    • Consider ramp slopes and the effect of cross-slope on wheelchair users
    • Consider the different types of physical stress when traveling up or down a steep slope or ramp
    • Consider washroom use (stall, sink, entry/door) as a wheelchair user
    • Consider the impact of door swing direction and opening weight
    • Consider the effect of irregular or uneven ground/floor surfaces

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing:

    • Consider how sounds/acoustics impact a person with hearing loss
    • Consider how various factors affect communication, including good lighting, direct sight lines, and ample space for signing

Unit 2.2 Understanding Disability, Accessibility, and Barriers

Disability Statistics in Canada

  • 1 in 5 Canadians (6.2 million or 22%) aged 15 years and over had one or more disabilities that limited them in their daily activities
  • The prevalence of disabilities increases with age
  • Disabilities related to pain (15%), flexibility (10%), mobility (10%), and mental health-related (7%) were the most common among Canadians aged 15 years and over
  • Women (24%) were more likely to have a disability than men (20%)

The Silver Tsunami: Accessibility and an Aging Population

  • Sustainability must consider providing meaningful access and aging-in-place solutions
  • By 2036, there will be over 9.9 million seniors in Canada and 10.9 million people in the USA
  • Approximately 3 million Canadian seniors will have a disability within 20 years

Definition and Models of Disability

  • The medical model of disability sees disability as a medical condition and expects the person with the disability to change to fit society
  • The social model of disability views disability as an aspect of diversity and focuses on the barriers created by society that make it harder to function day-to-day

Types of Disabilities

  • Statistics Canada’s 10 types of disabilities:
    • Seeing
    • Hearing
    • Mobility
    • Flexibility
    • Dexterity
    • Pain-related
    • Learning
    • Mental health-related
    • Memory
    • Developmental

RHFAC Training STUDENT GUIDE

  • The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) retains the copyright of this Student Guide, Version 3.0, and authorizes individual use.
  • The user agrees to retain copyright notices, not sell or modify the guide, and not reproduce or distribute it publicly or commercially.

Authors and Acknowledgements

  • Authors: Brad McCannell, Patricia Short
  • Acknowledgements: Various individuals and organizations contributing to the 2018 development and 2020 update of the Student Guide

Table of Contents

  • Foreword
  • Section One: Introduction
  • Section Two: Disability Awareness
  • Section Three: RHF Accessibility Certification
  • Section Four: Universal Design
  • Section Five: Legal Framework and Compliance
  • Section Six: Construction Documents and Projects
  • References

Foreword

  • Disability affects approximately one in five Canadians and is increasing as the population ages
  • The UN reports over 1.3 billion people worldwide living with disabilities
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation aims to empower people with disabilities and remove barriers
  • Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour (1985) raised awareness and funding for spinal cord injuries and disabilities### Introduction to RHFAC Training
  • RHFAC Training provides participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to rate a Site using the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) methodology.

The Big Picture: Program Vision and Overview

  • The RHFAC program is a rating system that helps owners and tenants measure the accessibility of their Sites and promotes increased access through the adoption of Universal Design principles.
  • A Site can be a public, commercial, or multi-unit residential building, or trails/pathways.
  • RHFAC uses a consistent methodology through a rating survey to yield reliable results when rating a Site.

Program Scope: The Built Environment

  • The built environment refers to the physical spaces and places where people live, work, learn, and play.
  • Focus areas include commercial, institutional, and public buildings, multi-unit residential buildings, trails, and pathways.

Technical Language

  • RHFAC Professionals must be fluent in the technical language of the built environment.
  • A Technical Language Glossary is provided as an appendix to the RHFAC Professional Handbook.

Providing Meaningful Access

  • Access or accessible means that a person with disabilities is, without assistance, able to approach, enter, pass to, and make use of an area and its facilities.
  • Meaningful access is access that meets the real accessibility needs of all users of a Site, regardless of their physical ability.

Rating the Built Environment: Core Concepts

  • The core concepts of rating the built environment include understanding who is using a Site, how they use it, and considering multiple factors when conducting a rating.
  • RHFAC Professionals must have a technical understanding of the built environment and be fluent in the technical language.

Disability Awareness

  • Disability awareness is essential for RHFAC Professionals to understand how people with disabilities interact with the built environment.

  • Empathy and understanding of different types of disabilities and appropriate language and etiquette are crucial.### Unit 2.1 Putting a Face on Disability

  • This unit focuses on explaining the impact of social and physical environments on people with disabilities.

User Perspective

  • Vision Loss:

    • Consider the effects of visual or color contrast between surfaces
    • Consider illumination and lighting, including glare
    • Consider objects in the path of travel
    • Consider the effect of irregular or uneven ground/floor surfaces
    • Consider the importance of accessible stair/handrail design
    • Consider how wayfinding and signage are used by people with vision loss
    • Consider how sounds/acoustics affect a person with a vision impairment
    • Consider the physical exertion required to focus on safely navigating the environment

  • Mobility Disability:

    • Consider overall space and clearance
    • Consider circulation clearances and turning radius
    • Consider reach requirements from the seated position
    • Consider height of controls
    • Consider ramp slopes and the effect of cross-slope on wheelchair users
    • Consider the different types of physical stress when traveling up or down a steep slope or ramp
    • Consider washroom use (stall, sink, entry/door) as a wheelchair user
    • Consider the impact of door swing direction and opening weight
    • Consider the effect of irregular or uneven ground/floor surfaces

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing:

    • Consider how sounds/acoustics impact a person with hearing loss
    • Consider how various factors affect communication, including good lighting, direct sight lines, and ample space for signing

Unit 2.2 Understanding Disability, Accessibility, and Barriers

Disability Statistics in Canada

  • 1 in 5 Canadians (6.2 million or 22%) aged 15 years and over had one or more disabilities that limited them in their daily activities
  • The prevalence of disabilities increases with age
  • Disabilities related to pain (15%), flexibility (10%), mobility (10%), and mental health-related (7%) were the most common among Canadians aged 15 years and over
  • Women (24%) were more likely to have a disability than men (20%)

The Silver Tsunami: Accessibility and an Aging Population

  • Sustainability must consider providing meaningful access and aging-in-place solutions
  • By 2036, there will be over 9.9 million seniors in Canada and 10.9 million people in the USA
  • Approximately 3 million Canadian seniors will have a disability within 20 years

Definition and Models of Disability

  • The medical model of disability sees disability as a medical condition and expects the person with the disability to change to fit society
  • The social model of disability views disability as an aspect of diversity and focuses on the barriers created by society that make it harder to function day-to-day

Types of Disabilities

  • Statistics Canada’s 10 types of disabilities:
    • Seeing
    • Hearing
    • Mobility
    • Flexibility
    • Dexterity
    • Pain-related
    • Learning
    • Mental health-related
    • Memory
    • Developmental

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