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Organizational Capacity Assessment: The Built Environment

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Thank you for your interest in this self-assessment. 

This assessment has been adapted from a rubric that was created by Sue Kroeger and Melanie Thornton, in collaboration with members of the Advisory Group on Disability Access and Inclusion at Middlebury College (2016-2017).

If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact Melanie Thornton at mthornt@uark.edu.

Sue Kroeger, Ed.D., University of Arizona
Melanie Thornton, M.A., CPACC, University of Arkansas
 

Instructions:  A big part of the value of this assessment is in the conversations it can spark among members of the campus community. Therefore, it is ideal to engage with others on your campus to answer the questions.

If you want an initial sense of where you are and are unsure of any given response, then rate yourself low on that response. In the case of the checkpoints, do not check any about which you are uncertain.

Including your identifying information and email address is optional. If you do include your email address, however, you will receive an email message that includes your responses.

We will not share your responses with anyone.
1. LEADERSHIP/COMMITMENT: How aware is the organization of its responsibility to adhere to ADAAG Guidelines? *This question is required.
UnawareSome awareness / Not a high priorityHighly aware / PrioritizesKeeps up with latest trends
2. LEADERSHIP/COMMITMENT: Are people with disabilities and people who are knowledgeable about physical access included in the decision-making process when new facilities or renovations are being considered? *This question is required.
Never invitedSeldom invitedUsually invitedAlways a priority
3. COMMUNICATION / MARKETING: How regularly does leadership communicate the commitment to accessible design of the built environment? *This question is required.
NeverSporadicallyRegularlyOften
4. COMMUNICATION / MARKETING: How prominent is communication about the responsibility and commitment to access to facilities and physical spaces? *This question is required.
Not seen by most stakeholdersSeen by stakeholders in reaction to specific events, otherwise does not come from high level leadershipClearly communicated as a commitment, communicated by leadershipEmbedded in strategic plans and other organizational plans, external stakeholders can see that it is a commitment
5. ASSESSMENT / ACCOUNTABILITY: Does the organization maintain data about the accessibility/inaccessibility of various aspects of facilities and physical spaces? *This question is required.
No such data existsAssessments have been done but are not referred to any longerA full assessment has been conducted but is only referred to occasionally or a partial assessment has been conductedA full assessment of the campus has been completed and is used regularly to determine priorities for allocating resources
6. ASSESSMENT / ACCOUNTABILITY: Is it clear who is responsible for ensuring physical access on the campus? *This question is required.
There is not an administrator who is ultimately responsible for ensuring physical access.There is an administrator who has this role but their influence and authority are limited.There is a person who is responsible who has the ear of high-level administrators.There is a high-level champion who takes pride in ensuring that the physical campus is accessible.
7. RESOURCE ALLOCATION: How committed is the organization to planning for, ensuring capacity and allocating sufficient resources to prioritize and address physical access issues? *This question is required.
Organization does not allocate adequate capacity and resourcesSome resources are allocated but not nearly enough.Resources are allocated but fall short of the need.Organization plans for, ensures capacity and allocates sufficient resources
8. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS: How would you characterize the knowledge of facility management personnel of the ADAAG and universal design? *This question is required.
No one on campus possesses these skillsLearning as they goSolid foundationLeading edge, keeping pace with national trends
9. POLICIES/PRACTICES: Are there policies or guidelines that relate to the purchase of furniture or other items that impact the accessibility of the built environment? *This question is required.
10. TRAINING / CONSULTATION: How would you describe professional development or consultation opportunities on your campus related to accessibility of physical environments? *This question is required.
Not availableExists but rarely providedProvided only on high stakes situations such as new facilities or renovationsAvailable and consulted regularly when barriers arise, when planning temporary events, etc.
11. CAMPUS CULTURE: How would you describe they way most people on your campus see access to the built environment? *This question is required.
Access is addressed as it comes upAccess is a matter of compliance and we attempt to avoid complaintsWe work hard to follow ADAAGWe strive to go beyond ADAAG and employ principles of universal design
12. Auditing Check Points:
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