The Accessible Virtual Campus
Sports & Recreation
The accessibility of stadiums and related buildings, the equipment and its use, and the access issues of spectators all require consideration in the planning stages.
Instructional Methods and Media & Materials pages will provide tips to help you create universally designed materials beyond instructional conent. For example - forms to procure lockers and posters announcing temporary facility closings or special events all need to be prepared so that they are accessible to all.
45 items: 5 internal 40 external
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Doorway AUDIT
How universally designed is that doorway?
R2D2 Center at UW-Milwaukee
Doorway AUDIT
Doorway AUDIT Manual
Elevator AUDIT
Elevators are comprised of multiple features that must be considered for full accessibility. Use this AUDIT to determine how successful your elevators are at providing access and usability for all students, staff and faculty.
Equivalent Text Description (EqTD) Tutorial for Graphics
This short tutorial provides examples and a structure for writing equivalent text descriptions for graphic elements.
R2D2 Center at UW-Milwaukee
Procurement for Accessible Goods & Materials
This posterette describes recommended steps to ensure maximum accessibility when acquiring goods and materials - custom or "off the shelf".
R2D2 Center at UW-Milwaukee
Thesis/Project and Dissertation Accessibility Protocol
Graduate students in the Occupational Therapy Department at UWM are required to provide an accessible copy of their thesis, project or dissertation. This protocol explains the required "why" and "how". It is distributed in conjunction with a formatted template that includes all of the requirements of the graduate school at UWM.
R2D2 Center at UW-Milwaukee
[Research-based] Environmental barriers and disability
A National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) link and abstract to a focus group report of how people with disabilities encounter environmental barriers. The findings highlight the need for successful interchange between built environment professionals and people with disabilities before construction begins.
Gray, D, Gould, M & Bickenbach, JE
[Research-based] Universal Design Guidelines for Fitness Equipment-Phase I Final Report
Report of Phase 1 research project to develop design, construction and installation guidelines for the UD of aerobic and strength training equipment. Prior to this project, no guidelines or information were available for manufacturers wishing to incorporate UD principles into their product line. The home page also has an on-line survey for contributions to ongoing research.
Axelson, PW, Hurley, SL & Longmuir, PE - Beneficial Designs, Inc.
ABC's of the ADA
This company that specializes in adaptive pool & spa access has extracted the main points regarding pool lifts from the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191for your reference.
Aquatic Access Inc.
Accessible Exercise equipment
Provided as examples of equipment that has been designed to accommodate people with disabilities. Disclaimer: This page is provided only to supply information/examples of adaptive exercise equipment. No endorsement of products or firms is intended, nor is criticism implied of those not included.
Access To Recreation
Accessible Shower
From the work of Bob Vila (originally - the This Old House TV show). The web pages have quite a lot of advertising, but the content is comprehensive. Many accessibility topics have "how to" videos.
Bob Vila
Accessible Solutions: Bath and Toilet Room Plans and Finishes
From the work of Bob Vila (originally - the This Old House TV show). The web pages have quite a lot of advertising, but the content is comprehensive. Many accessibility topics have "how to" videos.
Bob Vila
Accessible Solutions: Entrances
From the work of Bob Vila (originally - the This Old House TV show). The web pages have quite a lot of advertising, but the content is comprehensive. Many accessibility topics have "how to" videos.
Bob Vila
Accessible Sports Facilities
Very comprehensive, includes schematic drawings.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Accessible Stadiums
Key features, access to playing fields, lockers, and spaces for all players and performers; assistive listening systems and more.
US Department of Justice
Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas
Comprehensive discussion of "specifications for elements within a swimming pool or spa to create a general level of usability for individuals with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on ensuring that individuals with disabilities are generally able to access swimming pools and spas and use a variety of elements."
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Accommodating Patrons with Disabilities: A Survey of Ticket and Accommodation Policies for Performance Venues, Theaters and Sports Arenas - Executive Summary
Approximately 114 professionals from performance venues, theaters and sports arenas participated in the on-line survey. Data is summarized with conclusions and recommendations.
Skulski, JK, Bloomer, R & Chait, J - National Center on Accessibility
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
Published in the Federal Register September, 2002. "The guidelines include scoping and technical provisions for amusement rides, boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, golf courses, miniature golf, sports facilities, and swimming pools and spas. The guidelines will ensure that newly constructed and altered recreation facilities meet the requirements of the ADA and are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...These guidelines have not been incorporated in the Department of Justice accessibility standards and are, therefore, not enforceable."
Federal Register
ADAAG SURVEY FORM 14: ROOMS AND SPACES
The checklist presents information in summary form on the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations implementing the ADA. The checklist must be used with the DOT and DOJ regulations and ADAAG to ensure accuracy. This checklist is intended for technical assistance purposes only.
United States Access Board
ADAAG SURVEY FORM 15: ASSEMBLY AREAS
The checklist presents information in summary form on the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations implementing the ADA. The checklist must be used with the DOT and DOJ regulations and ADAAG to ensure accuracy. This checklist is intended for technical assistance purposes only.
United States Access Board
ADAAG SURVEY FORM 16: TOILET ROOMS AND BATHROOMS
The checklist presents information in summary form on the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations implementing the ADA. The checklist must be used with the DOT and DOJ regulations and ADAAG to ensure accuracy. This checklist is intended for technical assistance purposes only.
United States Access Board
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