Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards
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A CEAC is assessing a hotel for ADA compliance. Which element presents the highest litigation risk if non-compliant?
Answer: Pool lift that is operable only upon advance request
DOJ guidance and case law make clear that pool lifts must be 'available' (in place and operational) at all times, not merely available upon advance request, making this a high-risk non-compliance.
When risk-ranking accessibility barriers for a limited budget, a CEAC should prioritize barriers that:
Answer: Affect the greatest number of users and restrict access to primary functions
ADA's barrier removal prioritization guidance directs entities to first address barriers affecting the primary entrance and primary function areas that impact the most users.
A CEAC identifies that a restroom's accessible stall door swings inward and does not provide required maneuvering clearance. The immediate risk is:
Answer: Inability for wheelchair users to enter or exit the stall independently
An inward-swinging stall door without required maneuvering clearance prevents wheelchair users from positioning their chair to open and pass through the door independently.
Under ADAAG, the minimum clear width of an accessible route is 36 inches, but which scenario legally permits a temporary reduction to 32 inches?
Answer: At a point obstruction for a maximum length of 24 inches
ADA Standards permit a point obstruction narrowing the accessible route to 32 inches only if it extends no more than 24 inches in length along the route.
Which environmental condition most significantly increases fall risk for individuals with low vision on an accessible route?
Answer: Luminance contrast below 70% between the walking surface and adjacent walls
Low luminance contrast between the walking surface and vertical elements impairs depth perception for people with low vision, significantly increasing the risk of tripping and falls.
A public school district must conduct a self-evaluation under ADA Title II. What is the primary risk management function of this self-evaluation?
Answer: To identify policies, programs, and barriers that currently exclude people with disabilities
ADA Title II self-evaluations systematically identify discriminatory policies, practices, and physical barriers so the entity can develop a Transition Plan to achieve program accessibility.
When a CEAC recommends tactile paving (detectable warning surfaces) at a curb ramp, the primary risk being mitigated is:
Answer: Blind or low-vision pedestrians unknowingly entering the vehicular zone
Detectable warning surfaces alert blind and low-vision pedestrians through underfoot texture that they are transitioning from a pedestrian zone into a vehicular traffic area.