For People Interested in Architecture or Design for the Disabled

question 144

Multiple Choice

For people interested in architecture or design for the disabled and using the ANSI standards, it is helpful to understand the difference between accessibility and adaptability. Which description best describes Adaptability in the ANSI Standards.

• A)The placement of building elements and structure to allow a disabled person to adapt to their environment.
• B)The building, site, facility or portion thereof that can be approached, entered by physically disabled people.
• C)Flexibility of certain building elements, such as kitchen counters, sinks and grab bars to be modified to accommodate the needs of people with different types or degrees of disability
• D)Variability in respect to, or under the influence of, external conditions; susceptibility of a space whereby it becomes suited to or fitted for its conditions for a disabled person.

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Definitions:

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

A thorough evaluation process that identifies and prioritizes the needs of a specific group or community.

Health Need

A requirement essential for maintaining or improving an individual's health status, ranging from basic nutritional needs to complex medical interventions.

Nutrition Status

The state of a person's health determined by their consumption and use of nutrients.

Heart-Healthy Eating

Dietary habits and choices aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease, typically focusing on the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.