Checklist for an Accessibility Assessment

City and country of site visit: Name of program:

Month/year: Staff member:

CHECKLIST FOR AN ACCESSIBILITY ASSESSMENT

Office of Tourism

___ Map of city showing accessible hotels, restaurants, monuments, other tourist attractions

___ Print materials in Braille

___ Resources on associations to assist handicapped tourists and/or residents

___ Info about accessible forms of local transportation

University’s Disabilities Services Office

___ Advisor available for our exchange or other study abroad students

___ Private test-taking area

___ Map of campus showing accessible pathways, entrances to buildings

___ ASL interpreter available

Adaptive Technology

___ Scanner

___ Lotus Notes

___ Jaws

___ Live Scribe Pen

___ Braille equipment

___ Screen with professor’s dialog visible in classrooms when necessary

Counseling and Wellness Services

___ Counselors or therapists available to our exchange or other study abroad students under

student insurance

___ Referral system to counselors or therapists available in the community

___ Emergency hotline 24/7

University or Program Housing

___ Dorms and/or rooms accessible to students with handicaps

___ Blinking lights to signal that a fire alarm is sounding

___ Braille signs for restrooms, study areas, and other common areas

___ For programs with homestays, at least 1 house or apartment available on first floor with no

stairs

Cafeteria

___ Low counters

___ Tables available for students in wheelchairs or scooters to roll up next to table

___ Signs with Braille and/or foot path to guide students to entrance, line, tables, etc.

___ Signs with Braille to label food where there is a lack of cafeteria staff

Notes on special circumstances

Example: “Professors at this university in Korea do not typically grant extended time on tests to students. Students should first report to the International Student Office to discuss their academic accommodations in place at their home school.”

Example: “There is only one room available on this program for a student in a wheelchair. The Study Abroad Office should contact the program immediately to reserve this room if a student in need is accepted.”

Created by: Lori Rezzouk, June 2013