2.4.2. Common Types of Physical Disabilities

Try these first

1. 1.

   Name one common physical disability.

   Hint

   Think about conditions affecting movement.

2. 2.

   What is one feature that makes a building accessible?

   Hint

   Consider how people move between levels.

3. 3.

   What is locomotor disability?

   • Inability to see
   • Inability to move oneself
   • Loss of hearing

   Hint

   Think about movement.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects movement and muscle tone.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the definition discussed.

5. 5.

   Design a community center that is accessible to individuals with locomotor disabilities, cerebral palsy, and arthritis. What features must be included?

   Hint

   Think about mobility aids and common barriers.

6. 6.

   Evaluate an existing building; identify three barriers that would affect individuals with amputations.

   Hint

   Focus on how access points are designed.