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What is the primary goal of a modern building code?
What is the primary goal of a modern building code?
- Set standards based on anthropomorphic averages
- Guarantee environmental integrity
- Recommend structural elements of construction
- Ensure people can actually use the environments (correct)
Who tests and recommends structural elements of construction to guarantee environmental integrity?
Who tests and recommends structural elements of construction to guarantee environmental integrity?
- Municipal authorities
- Federal authorities
- Qualified engineers and specialists (correct)
- Provincial authorities
Which level of building code has authority within a particular region?
Which level of building code has authority within a particular region?
- National
- Federal
- Municipal (correct)
- Provincial
According to the Human Rights Code, what does it recognize about all persons?
According to the Human Rights Code, what does it recognize about all persons?
How is a disability defined?
How is a disability defined?
What can a disability be according to the text?
What can a disability be according to the text?
What is the key consideration for accommodating persons with disabilities?
What is the key consideration for accommodating persons with disabilities?
What is the purpose of the Federal building code?
What is the purpose of the Federal building code?
What do provincial building codes modify?
What do provincial building codes modify?
What is the role of qualified engineers and specialists in building codes?
What is the role of qualified engineers and specialists in building codes?
What is the focus of the Human Rights Code in relation to disabilities?
What is the focus of the Human Rights Code in relation to disabilities?
What is the purpose of municipal building codes?
What is the purpose of municipal building codes?
What is a common challenge for individuals with decreased muscle mass, mobility, and balance?
What is a common challenge for individuals with decreased muscle mass, mobility, and balance?
What is a consideration for wheelchair users?
What is a consideration for wheelchair users?
What is a requirement for addressing visual impairment?
What is a requirement for addressing visual impairment?
What is necessary for addressing hearing impairment?
What is necessary for addressing hearing impairment?
What benefits individuals with intellectual disability?
What benefits individuals with intellectual disability?
What is an example of an accessibility consideration?
What is an example of an accessibility consideration?
What is the aim of Universal Design?
What is the aim of Universal Design?
What does 'equitable use' include?
What does 'equitable use' include?
What does 'flexibility in use' involve?
What does 'flexibility in use' involve?
What does 'simple and intuitive use' include?
What does 'simple and intuitive use' include?
What does 'perceptible information' involve?
What does 'perceptible information' involve?
What is an example of 'low physical effort' for accessibility?
What is an example of 'low physical effort' for accessibility?
Study Notes
Universal Design and Accessibility Considerations
- Decreased muscle mass, locomotion, mobility, balance, flexibility, joint stability, posture, reaction time, coordination, vision, reflexes, hearing, and cognitive functioning are common challenges.
- Wheelchair users require space, maneuverability, and accessible items.
- Visual impairment requires contrast, audible cues, and glare reduction.
- Hearing impairment necessitates clear signs and visual cues.
- Intellectual disability benefits from recognizable visual cues and text clarity.
- Accessibility considerations include grip, strength, and safety of pathways.
- Universal Design aims to maximize usability for all without adaptation.
- Equitable use includes power doors and integrated stadium seating.
- Flexibility in use involves scissors for left and right-handed users and ATMs with tactile info.
- Simple and intuitive use includes image-based instruction manuals.
- Perceptible information involves redundant cues in public places.
- Low physical effort includes touch lamps and no-touch faucets for efficiency.
- Accessibility examples include wide doors, curb ramps, and lever handles.
- Inaccessible examples include indistinguishable shampoo bottles and unclear public washroom signs.
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Test your knowledge of universal design and accessibility considerations with this quiz. Explore common challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and learn about design features that can enhance accessibility for everyone. Identify examples of accessible and inaccessible design to improve your understanding of inclusive environments.
