21.14.1. Challenges

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one challenge related to the skilled workforce in accessibility?

   Hint

   Think about who is involved in construction and their training.

2. 2.

   Explain the design-execution gap in your own words.

   Hint

   Consider what can go wrong from paper to reality.

3. 3.

   What is a primary challenge related to accessibility implementation?

   • High costs
   • Lack of Skilled Workforce
   • Too many features

   Hint

   Think about who works on construction projects.

4. 4.

   True or False: Maintaining accessibility features is not necessary once they are built.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how features can degrade over time.

5. 5.

   Design a hypothetical civil project that incorporates three accessibility features. Explain how you ensure trained personnel implement these features correctly.

   Hint

   Think about the importance of training and consistency.

6. 6.

   Reflect on a real-world example where a design-execution gap occurred. Identify the consequences and propose solutions for improvement.

   Hint

   Consider what gaps occur regularly in projects and how to bridge those.