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RHFAC Exam Questions and Answers (2024-2025), Exams of Nursing

Harvard UniversityNursing

Updated exam questions and answers for the rick hansen foundation accessibility certification (rhfac) program, which is a rating system that measures the level of meaningful access of a site. A wide range of topics related to accessibility, including the definition of meaningful access, types of disabilities, accessibility barriers, the rhfac rating process, universal design principles, and the roles of rhfac professionals during different project phases. Detailed information on the requirements and guidelines for creating an inclusive environment, such as space and clearance, blindness design, hearing assistive technology, and considerations for learning and developmental disabilities. It also discusses the relevant legislation, building codes, and site plan elements. Overall, this document serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the rhfac program and preparing for the related exams.

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RHFAC Deck – Updated Exam Questions
and Answers (2024 -2025)
1. what is the built environment - Correct Answer ✅physical
spaces and places where people live, work, learn and play
2. What are the core concepts when rating the built
environment? - Correct Answer ✅1. people
2. meaningful access
3. universal design
4. technical understanding
5. compliance is only the minimum level of accessibility
3. accessibility - Correct Answer ✅degree to which a
product, device, activity, facility, service or environment
allows everyone to participate fully and is available to
everyone on an equal basis
4. Meaningful access - Correct Answer ✅access that meets
the real accessibility needs of all users of a Site, regardless of
their physical ability
5. What is the disability statistic in Canada? - Correct
Answer ✅2017 - 22%
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  1. what is the built environment - Correct Answer ✅physical spaces and places where people live, work, learn and play
  2. What are the core concepts when rating the built environment? - Correct Answer ✅1. people
  3. meaningful access
  4. universal design
  5. technical understanding
  6. compliance is only the minimum level of accessibility
  7. accessibility - Correct Answer ✅degree to which a product, device, activity, facility, service or environment allows everyone to participate fully and is available to everyone on an equal basis
  8. Meaningful access - Correct Answer ✅access that meets the real accessibility needs of all users of a Site, regardless of their physical ability
  9. What is the disability statistic in Canada? - Correct Answer ✅2017 - 22%

and Answers (2024 -2025)

  1. What are Statistics Canada's ten types of disabilities? - Correct Answer ✅1. Seeing
  2. Hearing
  3. Mobility
  4. Flexibility
  5. Pain
  6. Learning
  7. Developmental
  8. Mental Health related
  9. Memory
  10. Dexterity
  11. Seeing - Correct Answer ✅sensory disability, includes people with blindness and low vision
  12. Hearing - Correct Answer ✅sensory disability, includes people with partial hearing loss to total hearing loss

and Answers (2024 -2025)

challenges, or an aspect of autism spectrum disorders, mental health-related problems, or hearing-related conditions

  1. What is the Canadian Survey on Disabilities - Correct Answer ✅a survey based on the social model of disability. It measures how often the daily activities of Canadian adults are limited by longterm conditions, health problems or task- based difficulties
  2. Visible vs. invisible disabilities - Correct Answer ✅physical are often visible, learning disability or mental health are hidden
  3. Medical model of disability - Correct Answer ✅disability as a medical condition and expects the person with the disability to change to fit with society
  4. Social model of disability - Correct Answer ✅method of looking at the disability experience considers an individual's needs in the context of wider society. Focuses on barriers created by society

and Answers (2024 -2025)

  1. Barriers to Accessibility - Correct Answer ✅Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act identifies five barriers— attitudinal, architectural and physical, organizational or systemic, information or communications, technology
  2. attitudinal barriers - Correct Answer ✅behaviours, perceptions and assumptions that discriminate against persons with disabilities
  3. Architectural or Physical - Correct Answer ✅elements of buildings or outdoor spaces that block or limit access to persons with disabilities, Sidewalks, hallways, and doorways that are too narrow
  4. Organizational or Systemic - Correct Answer ✅policies, procedures or practices that discriminate and prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in an opportunity available to others,

and Answers (2024 -2025)

  1. What is an RHFAC rating? - Correct Answer ✅measure the level of meaningful access of a site and consists of, 1, on- site visit or review of pre-construction drawings and 2. Submission of the rating on the RHFAC registry
  2. What types of sites are eligible for an RHFAC rating and certification? - Correct Answer ✅Commercial and Retail Spaces- Includes workspaces and external pathways Multi-unit Residential Buildings- Living units, common areas, approaches and suite design Public Realm- Indoor or outdoor spaces intended for use by the public Schools, recreation centres, government services Trails and Pathways- Walking trails, urban parks, and support facilities
  3. Rating survey - Correct Answer ✅questionnaire used to complete the rating

and Answers (2024 -2025)

  1. Rating survey workbook - Correct Answer ✅Excel document to capture and review the initial results of a rating prior to entry into the RHFAC registry
  2. What is the RHFAC Scorecard - Correct Answer ✅Rating results generated by the RHFAC Registry, which is composed of a breakdown of scores received in each category and element of the RHFAC Rating Survey
  3. RHFAC registry - Correct Answer ✅online system that facilitates the rating and certification process of a Site
  4. RHFAC adjudication - Correct Answer ✅rating review process, ensures rating score and certification level are accurate
  5. Rating Score - Correct Answer ✅final percentage score on the rating scorecard calculated by the total earned points divided by the available points, determines certification level awarded

and Answers (2024 -2025)

  1. access to public transit if site is located in an area serviced by transit,
  2. accessible path of travel leading to building or trail entrance and through building or trail,
  3. accessible primary entrance for public and staff (if separate),
  4. access to all floors expected to be used by elevator lift usable by everyone,
  5. at least 1 universal washroom,
  6. emergency systems with visual and audible fire alarms in both public and private areas
  7. wayfinding strategies in place to navigate throughout,

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  1. safety warning features, such as tactile attention indicators at top of stairs and cane-detectable features if there are overhead or protruding hazards,
  2. tactile markings for permanent room identification signs,
  3. assistive listening and communication enhancement technologies when applicable,
  4. accessibility provisions for key functional facilities,
  5. accessible or adaptable residential units for each type of unit available
  6. How long is certification valid - Correct Answer ✅5 years after which sites must apply to get re-rated
  7. How long is a Pre-construction certification valid for - Correct Answer ✅valid for 5 years or until your Site receives a building occupancy permit.

and Answers (2024 -2025)

  1. Features - Correct Answer ✅individual features within an element
  2. Innovation Points - Correct Answer ✅added to the total earned points for an element, maximum of 2 points per innovative feature
  3. Rating Summary - Correct Answer ✅should identify next steps to guide accessibility improvements of a Site
  4. What does RHFAC mean by Inclusion - Correct Answer ✅the idea that everyone should be able to use the same facilities, take part in the same activities, and enjoy the same experiences, including people who have a disability or other disadvantage
  5. accessible design or code minimum - Correct Answer ✅primarily about meeting regulatory requirements, rather than about considering how people of all abilities access and use a space,

and Answers (2024 -2025)

  1. Universal design - Correct Answer ✅Holistic approach that focuses on all users of a product, environment, or system, offers principles/guidelines for achieving a goal, improves usability for entire population
  2. 7 principles of universal design - Correct Answer ✅1. Equitable use
  3. Flexibility in use
  4. Simple and intuitive use
  5. Perceptible information
  6. Tolerance for error
  7. Low physical effort
  8. Size and space for approach and use
  9. Principle 1: Equitable Use - Correct Answer ✅The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities. Design guidelines:
  • Provides the same means of use for all users

and Answers (2024 -2025)

Design guidelines:

  • Uses different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information
  1. Principle 5: Tolerance for Error - Correct Answer ✅The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions. Design guidelines:
  • Arranges elements to minimize hazards and errors: most used elements are most accessible; hazardous elements are eliminated, isolated or shielded
  1. Principle 6: Low Physical Effort - Correct Answer ✅The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue. Design guidelines:
  • Allows users to maintain a neutral body position

and Answers (2024 -2025)

  1. Principle 7: Size and Space for Approach and Use - Correct Answer ✅Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use, regardless of user's body size, posture or mobility. Design guidelines:
  • Provides a clear line of sight to important elements for any seated or standing user
  • Provides adequate space for the use of assistive devices or personal assistance
  1. 8 Goals of Universal Design - Correct Answer ✅• Body Fit - accommodates pople with a wide range of body sizes, statures and abilities or function
  • Comfort - ensures comfort for peple with a wide range of sizes/abilities
  • Awareness - ensures critical information is easily perceived

and Answers (2024 -2025)

3: Universal Design is much more than just a new design trend 4: Universal Design does not aim to replace the design of products targeted at specific markets 5: Universal Design is not a synonym for compliance with accessible design standards 6: Universal Design benefits more people than older people and people with disabilities 7: Universal Design can be undertaken by any designer, not just the specialists 8: Universal Design should be integrated throughout the design process 9: Universal Design is not just about "one size fits all" 10: A Universally Designed product is the goal: Universal Design is the process

  1. What are the economic benefits of building inclusive environments? - Correct Answer ✅Homes built to universal standards anticipate the needs of its users by having necessary infrastructure

and Answers (2024 -2025)

Retail and commercial spaces will benefit sd the number of active people with disabilities increase Goodwill to the community creates social branding opportunities Lower renovation costs in the future

  1. What are the social benefits of building inclusive environments? - Correct Answer ✅Reduce the needs for retrofits and renovations - reduction of construction materials in landfill Increase housing options for those with disabilities Accessible workplaces ensure people with disabilities become participants in the economic engine opposed to becoming part of the economic load Encourages intergenerational living and age diversity