3.8. Other Facilities

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are wheelchair services?

   Hint

   Think about what helps someone in a wheelchair move around an airport.

2. 2.

   Why is it important to have guide dog provisions?

   Hint

   Consider what needs a service dog has while in public.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of wheelchair services at transport hubs?

   • To provide food
   • To assist persons with mobility impairments
   • To check luggage

   Hint

   Think about who needs assistance in an airport.

4. 4.

   True or False: Induction loops assist users of hearing aids by providing clearer audio.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how sound is delivered to hearing aids.

5. 5.

   Design a brief accessibility proposal for a new airport that includes wheelchair services, guide dog provisions, and induction loops. Describe how each facility meets specific needs of passengers with disabilities.

   Hint

   Think about the needs of each group and how best to serve them.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the current practices of an existing airport regarding accessibility for persons with disabilities. What improvements would you recommend, and how would those changes benefit travelers?

   Hint

   Consider what is currently missing and how you would approach changes.