Accessibility Paper using the checklist provided (30 points)
Objective:
Students will personally assess physical barriers and the levels of accessibility to
public and private buildings for persons with disabilities, using the checklists provided.
Task:
You will select two (2) buildings, one on campus and one in the community to
explore. Using the checklists, you will identify appropriate spaces and equipment within
these buildings and determine if the buildings are in compliance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Product:
1. You will turn in a completed accessibility checklist* for each building, (2 pages for
each building.**)
2. You will turn in a written summary of the findings and a general reflection on what
you have discovered about a building in the community, (minimum of 2 pages for each
building.**) The reflection should include things such as: your opinion of the
accessibility of the building, are there ways to easily provide accommodations for people
with disabilities if needed, what have you discovered about building that you use
everyday in relation to people with disabilities, etc…
* Note: Indicate ‘NA’ for items on the checklist that are not applicable
** Note: There will be a minimum of Four pages turned in for each building, two for the
checklist and at least two for the written summary
General Instructions:
1. Use Times New Roman or Arial font with size 12 font
2. Have 1 inch margins on all four sides of page;
3. Have your name and course number typed on top right hand corner of first page;
4. When multiple pages are turned in, they will be stapled together;
5. Do not use plastic binders or covers to present your paper.
ACCESSIBILITY CHECKLIST
Transition Areas
Rails rise 30" to 34" and be 1 1/2" from wall
Ramp slope 1:10 to 1:12 with maximum
rise of 6"
Doors operate with fist
Entrance 32" wide
Threshold levels 1/4" or less
Picture/tactile signs for identification
Door weight appropriate
Ramp with hand rails to all buildings
Restrooms
Flush controls operate with fist or
automatic
Sinks maximum 34" above floor
Sinks clearance (knee to toe) maximum
of 29"
Faucets operate with fist or automatic
Faucets maximum of 19" away
Bar grips in stalls
Restroom stools maximum 17" above
floor
Fixtures no higher than 48" from floor
Mirrors no higher than 40" from floor
Door handles and electric
switches/outlets accessible
Classrooms
Walking areas wide enough for travel
(one chair 36", two chairs 60", turning
space 60" in diameter)
Pencil sharpener appropriate height (27")
Water fountains (27" high, 19" deep
All other equipment accessible (sinks,
tables, water/sand tables, etc.)
Desks appropriate height (27" high, 30"
wide, 19" deep)
Door handles and electric
switches/outlets accessible
Cafeteria
Tray slides no higher than 34"
Tables 28" to 34" high
Knee clearance of up to 27" high
Tableware area no higher than 54"
Serving line aisles minimum clear width
of 36" but 42" preferred
Yes/No
Library
Aisle width between stacks minimum of
42"
Card catalog 27" high, 19" deep
Library aide to help access materials
Playground
Free of debris or obstacles that could
cause toppling, stumbles, and/or falls
Paved/concrete areas to travel from place
to place
Modified playground equipment
available
Handrails on steep areas
Warning Signs
Audible Alarms
Visual Alarms
Pull Stations
Rubric for Accessibility Paper
The following will be used as the grading protocol for evaluation of this paper.
Total Score:
Criteria
Checklist Completed
Writing Mechanics
Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Summary/Reflection
Summary &
Reflection
Total /30
On Campus Building
0
5
Off Campus Building
0
5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0=Inadequate 1=Low Adequate 2=High Adequate 3=Acceptable 4= Very Good 5=Outstanding