Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards
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How does the ADA's 'path of travel' requirement apply when a business renovates a primary function area?
Answer: Accessibility improvements to the path of travel must be made up to 20% of the cost of the alteration
When a primary function area is altered, the entity must also make the path of travel to that area accessible, spending up to an additional 20% of the cost of the alteration.
Which federal agency has primary enforcement authority over ADA Title II complaints filed against state and local government entities?
Answer: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
The U.S. Department of Justice has primary enforcement authority over Title II (state and local government) ADA complaints, though other agencies have delegated authority for specific sectors.
A CEAC consultant working on a self-evaluation for a Title II entity should prioritize which outcome?
Answer: Documenting all barriers to participation for people with disabilities and developing a transition plan
Title II self-evaluations must comprehensively identify barriers—including programmatic and communication barriers—and form the basis of a corrective transition plan.
What does 'effective communication' require of a public accommodation under ADA Title III?
Answer: Ensuring communication with people who have disabilities is as effective as communication with others
Effective communication requires that the exchange of information with people who have disabilities is equally as effective as it is with others, using appropriate auxiliary aids and services.
When performing a CEAC accessibility audit, what tool is used to verify the slope of a walking surface accurately?
Answer: Digital or smart level/inclinometer
A digital level or inclinometer provides accurate percentage grade measurements needed to verify that walking surfaces comply with maximum slope requirements.
A CEAC consultant discovers that a ramp has a running slope of 1:10. What is the correct professional conclusion?
Answer: The ramp is non-compliant because the maximum allowable running slope for a ramp is 1:12
ADA Standards require ramps to have a maximum running slope of 1:12; a slope of 1:10 exceeds this limit and is non-compliant.
Which credential or licensure, in addition to CEAC certification, is most commonly held by environmental access consultants who provide design recommendations?
Answer: Registered Architect (RA) or Licensed Interior Designer
Many CEAC consultants hold licensure as Registered Architects or Licensed Interior Designers, which complements their accessibility expertise and supports design recommendation roles.