RHFAC FINAL PAPER 2026 EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Accessibility Definition. Answer: Enables independent use of
facilities by individuals with disabilities
◉Universal Design Principles Explanation. Answer: Guidelines
ensuring full participation and access for all individuals
◉Seeing Disabilities. Answer: Includes aspects like usable visual
field, visual acuity, color perception, and contrast sensitivity
◉Hearing Disabilities. Answer: Ranges from partial to total hearing
loss, affecting 10% of Canadians, with considerations for cultural
differences
◉Mobility Disabilities. Answer: Physical limitations involving
mobility, flexibility, strength, and dexterity, often associated with
wheelchair use
◉Learning Disabilities. Answer: Affect acquisition, organization,
retention, understanding, or use of information, not linked to
intelligence
, ◉Developmental Disabilities. Answer: Chronic conditions from
infancy impacting physical, emotional, or cognitive development
◉Mental Illness. Answer: Wide range of conditions affecting mood,
thinking, and behavior, including depression, anxiety, and
schizophrenia
◉Memory Disabilities. Answer: Limitations in memory storage,
retention, and retrieval, affecting short-term or long-term memory
◉RHFAC Rating. Answer: Measures site accessibility beyond
building codes, includes on-site visits or drawing reviews, and
submission to the RHFAC registry
◉RHFAC Certification Criteria. Answer: To qualify as RHFAC
Accessibility Certified, a site must score above 60% and have
accessible entrances and key functional area access
◉RHFAC Certification Gold Criteria. Answer: To qualify as RHFAC
Accessibility Certified Gold, a site must score above 80% and meet
additional requirements
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Accessibility Definition. Answer: Enables independent use of
facilities by individuals with disabilities
◉Universal Design Principles Explanation. Answer: Guidelines
ensuring full participation and access for all individuals
◉Seeing Disabilities. Answer: Includes aspects like usable visual
field, visual acuity, color perception, and contrast sensitivity
◉Hearing Disabilities. Answer: Ranges from partial to total hearing
loss, affecting 10% of Canadians, with considerations for cultural
differences
◉Mobility Disabilities. Answer: Physical limitations involving
mobility, flexibility, strength, and dexterity, often associated with
wheelchair use
◉Learning Disabilities. Answer: Affect acquisition, organization,
retention, understanding, or use of information, not linked to
intelligence
, ◉Developmental Disabilities. Answer: Chronic conditions from
infancy impacting physical, emotional, or cognitive development
◉Mental Illness. Answer: Wide range of conditions affecting mood,
thinking, and behavior, including depression, anxiety, and
schizophrenia
◉Memory Disabilities. Answer: Limitations in memory storage,
retention, and retrieval, affecting short-term or long-term memory
◉RHFAC Rating. Answer: Measures site accessibility beyond
building codes, includes on-site visits or drawing reviews, and
submission to the RHFAC registry
◉RHFAC Certification Criteria. Answer: To qualify as RHFAC
Accessibility Certified, a site must score above 60% and have
accessible entrances and key functional area access
◉RHFAC Certification Gold Criteria. Answer: To qualify as RHFAC
Accessibility Certified Gold, a site must score above 80% and meet
additional requirements
