2006-2007 Accessibility Plan - Halton District School Board

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Appendix D Where to Look for Barriers 1. Physical Barriers: - Furniture - Work stations - Chairs - Doors - Door knobs - Handrails - Classroom design - Windows - <strong>Plan</strong>ters - Bathroom hardware - Locks - Security systems - Drinking fountains - Seats, tables, counters - Telephones 2. Architectural Barriers: - Exterior to a building - Interior of a building - Parking areas - Drop-off zones - Hallways - Floors - Carpets - Lobbies - Reception areas - Offices - Classrooms - Athletic facilities - Cubicles - Washrooms - Cafeterias - Elevators - Escalators - Stairs - Stairwells - Closets - Storage areas - Lighting - Entrances - Assembly halls 3. Information/Communication Barriers: - Books - Printed information - Web-based resources - Signage - Bulletin boards - Brochures - Training - Receptionists - Forms - Manuals - Fax transmissions - Equipment labels - Computer screens - Public announcements 4. Attitudinal Barriers: - Biases and beliefs - Lack of information/knowledge - Lack of understanding - Lack of sensitivity/intolerance - Stigmatization - *See also “Policy/practice” below 5. Technological Barriers: - Computers - Operating systems - Standard software - Proprietary software - Websites - Keyboards - Mice - Printers - Fax machines - Telephones - TTYs - Photocopiers - Appliances - Control panels - Switches 28
6. Policy/Practice Barriers: - Procurement and purchasing - Job postings - Hiring - Interviewing - Testing - Meetings - Promotion - By-laws - Regulations - Rules - Protocols -Safety and evacuation - Community use of facilities 29
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