Americans with Disabilities Act/Florida Accessibility
Code
Checklist for Emergency Shelters
March 3, 2008
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
Corrected to reflect Florida code with permission
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Reproduction of this document is encouraged. An electronic copy x of this publication
may be obtained by contacting the Statewide Disability Coordinator at 850-413-9892
Disclaimer
The ADA authorizes the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance to
individuals and entities that have rights or responsibilities under the Act. This document
provides informal guidance to assist you in understanding the ADA and the Department’s
regulation. However, this technical assistance does not constitute a legal interpretation of
the statute.
ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
A. Evaluating the Physical Accessibility of Emergency Shelters
B. Conducting Accessibility Survey
C. Getting Started
D. Tools Needed
E. Taking Measurements
1. Sloped Surfaces
2. Using the Tape Measure
3. Measuring Door Openings
F. Taking Photographs
G. Completing the Survey and Checklist
H. After Completing the Survey and Checklist
Step One: Accessible Shelter Quick-Check Survey
Selecting Sites to Survey for Accessibility
A. Accessible Entrance
B. Accessible Routes To All Service/Activity Areas
C. Accessibility within Toilet Rooms
Step Two: Ada Checklist For Emergency Shelters
Getting to the Emergency Shelter
A. Passenger Drop-Off Areas
B. Parking
1. Typical Issue
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2. Parking Spaces Checklist
3. Temporary Solutions for Emergency Sheltering - Parking
C. Sidewalks and Walkways
1. Typical Issues for Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs, Scooters, or
other Mobility Devices
Accessible Ramp Featu