3.5.7. Emergency Evacuation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an accessible emergency exit?

   Hint

   Think about who uses wheelchair ramps.

2. 2.

   What does a visual alarm do?

   Hint

   What can people with hearing impairments rely on?

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of a refuge area in a building?

   Hint

   Think about why some people may need to wait for assistance.

4. 4.

   True or False: Visual alarms are not necessary in buildings where audible alarms exist.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What happens if someone cannot hear the alarm?

5. 5.

   Propose a design for an evacuation plan for a university building that can accommodate students with various disabilities. Include specific features.

   Hint

   Think about accessibility needs for both wheelchair users and those with sensory impairments.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of failing to implement accessible emergency measures in a public library. What are the potential consequences?

   Hint

   Consider both human and legal ramifications.