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ASSESSMENTS

Concession & Accommodation Assessments

Concession and accommodation assessments are essential tools for ensuring that individuals with disabilities or other special needs have equal access to public services and facilities. These assessments help identify the barriers that prevent individuals from fully participating in society and provide recommendations for reasonable accommodations or modifications.

A concession assessment is a process that evaluates the accessibility of a public service or facility, such as a government building, a park, or a transportation system. The assessment considers various factors, such as the physical environment, communication systems, and the availability of assistive technologies. Concession assessments help identify barriers to accessibility, such as inaccessible entrances, narrow doorways, lack of signage, and inadequate lighting. Based on the assessment, recommendations can be made to improve accessibility, such as adding ramps, widening doorways, installing tactile signage, and providing assistive technologies.

Accommodation assessments are similar to concession assessments but focus on the specific needs of individuals with disabilities. The assessment evaluates the individual’s functional limitations and identifies accommodations or modifications that would enable the individual to participate fully in the service or facility. Accommodations may include modifications to the physical environment, such as installing grab bars or lowering counters, or adjustments to policies or procedures, such as providing sign language interpreters or allowing service animals. Accommodation assessments are typically conducted on an individual basis and require input from the individual and their healthcare provider.

The goal of both concession and accommodation assessments is to ensure that individuals with disabilities or other special needs have equal access to public services and facilities. These assessments are essential for identifying barriers to accessibility and developing strategies for removing those barriers. By providing reasonable accommodations and modifications, we can create a more inclusive society where everyone can fully participate and contribute.