Upcoming Training:

Physical Accessibility in Healthcare Settings

Tuesday, January 20, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) opens the doors to participation in society by prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities and mandating accessible healthcare environments.

This training explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to hospitals, clinics, and public health facilities. Participants will learn what physical access looks like in practice, including accessible parking, entrances, exam rooms, waiting areas, and medical equipment.

We will:

Review common barriers that people with disabilities face,
Discuss practical strategies for removing them, and
Help participants learn how to prioritize accessibility remediation.

Presenter:

Emily Shuman

Director of the Rocky Mountain ADA Center

ADA Highlight

Physical Accessibility: Entrances

Even a small step at an entrance can block people who use wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or other mobility devices from getting into a building.

This barrier can often be removed by adding a ramp or lift, or by adjusting the walkway so it’s easier to access.

If the main entrance can’t be made accessible, another entrance can be used instead.

If only one entrance is accessible, make sure signs are posted at the other doors to point people in the right direction. The accessible entrance must be open whenever the others are open.

What Makes a Building Entrance ADA Compliant?

ADA PRIMER

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES

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