Accessibility Definitions

Definitions & Terms

 

Accessible
Meets all or most of the current accessibility standards; most visitors with disabilities will not need assistance.
Generally Accessible
Meets many current codes and has few barriers, but some visitors with disabilities may need assistance.
Usable
Meets some current codes but has some barriers; many visitors with disabilities may require assistance.
Designated Accessible
Describes facilities that have been set aside and usually signed or "designated" accessible because they met accessibility codes when built. Such facilities may vary from newer suggested guidelines in specified ways, and improvements may be planned or ongoing. Minor variations from guidelines are not usually described. This term is often used for parking spaces that are reserved for visitors with disabilities even though there may be minor issues with slope, signage, or size.

Last updated: April 11, 2012

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San Francisco, CA 94123

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