Examples of Disabilities, Possible Access Issues, & Accommodations

Disability	Possible Access			Possible Solutions
Blind & vision Impaired (include not only those who are totally blind, but also those with limited vision	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)
Deaf & Hearing Impaired (including not only those persons who are totally deaf, but also those with limited hearing)	Information obtained through: 1. Telephones 2. Warning devices(e.g., fire alarms, public address systems) 3. Equipment operating noises			Use of amplification devices Installations of TDD Publication of written announcements Allow mail-in-procedures to be used Policy accommodating lip readers Use visual cues for signage
Psychological Disabilities	Difficulty understanding: 1. Signs 2. Controls 3. Operating instructions 4. Directions			Willingness of someone to assist and/or answer questions and provide directions
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)	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
Mobility Impairments (including those persons having difficulties, stamina limitations, as well as those who use wheelchairs and crutches	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