ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters

B. Accessible Routes To All Service/Activity Areas

Everyone must be able to get to each of the various areas where activities and services take place. This includes people who use mobility devices, such as wheelchairs and scooters, being able to get to locations where supplies are distributed, to eating areas, to sleeping areas, to toilet rooms, and to other activity areas without encountering stairs or steep slopes.

Check all of the various ways to get to each of the areas where sheltering activities are likely to take place (sleeping, eating,

B1. Sleeping Area (Location: ______________________________________)

B1-a. Is there a route without steps from the accessible entrance to this location?

   Yes

    No

If No, are there two or fewer steps? Yes ___ No ___ Number of Steps: _______
If No, is there a ramp, lift, or elevator? Yes ___ No ___ Type of device: _______

B1-b. If an elevator or lift provides the only accessible route, is there a source of backup power to operate the device for an extended period?

   Yes

    No

B2. Eating Area (Location: ______________________________________)

B2-a. Is there a route without steps from the accessible entrance to this location?

   Yes

    No

If No, are there two or less steps? Yes ___ No ____ Number of Steps: _____
If No, is there a ramp, lift, or elevator? Yes ___ No ____ Type of device: _______

B2-b. If an elevator or lift provides the only accessible route, is there a source of back up power to operate the device for an extended period?

   Yes

    No

B3. Supply Distribution Area (Location: _____________________________)

B3-a. Is there a route without steps from the accessible entrance to this location?

   Yes

    No

If No, are there two or fewer steps? Yes ___ No ___ Number of Steps: ______
If No, is there a ramp, lift, or elevator? Yes ___ No ___ Type of device: ______

B3-b. If an elevator or lift provides the only accessible route, is there a source of backup power to operate the device for an extended period?

   Yes

    No

B4. Toilet Rooms (Location: ________________________________________)

B4-a. Is there a route without steps from the accessible entrance to this location?

   Yes

    No

If No, are there two or fewer steps? Yes ___ No ____ Number of Steps: ______
If No, is there a ramp, lift, or elevator? Yes ____ No ____ Type of device: ______

B4-b. If an elevator or lift provides the only accessible route, is there a source of backup power to operate the device for an extended period?

   Yes

    No