Exam Preview for 1519: Traveling In A Wheelchair: Tips, Tricks, And

Traveling In A Wheelchair: Tips, Tricks, And Tools To Help Your Clients Travel Successfully

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is the name of the law that protects people with disabilities during air travel? Americans with Disabilities Act – Title II Americans with Disabilities Act – Title III Air Carrier Access Act American Air Travel Act
2. On which of the following flights/itineraries would a passenger be protected under the Air Carrier Access Laws? Delta flight from Atlanta to Paris American Airlines flight from Rome to London United Airlines flight from Mexico City to Houston All of the above
3. Which of the following types of assistance for people with disabilities is NOT covered under the Air Carriers Access Act? Allowing someone to board, stow their bag and get to their seat safely before the rest of the passengers board Transporting a passenger from one gate to the next during a layover Returning a passengers wheelchair to them at the door of the plane Allowing someone a second seat for wheelchair storage
4. All of the following are components/considerations of an ADA-compliant hotel room EXCEPT: Bed height Space next to bed Bathroom turning radius Grab bar placement
5. Which of the following is TRUE about paratransit services? Every public transportation system must offer accessible transportation It is not a requirement to apply in your city to then be a visitor in another city Visitors can have a cap on allowed rides All of the above
6. When traveling from Washington, DC, to go on vacation to Los Angeles, when is the only time a client will need to get out of their wheelchair? On the metro to the airport On the plane In the paratransit van in Los Angeles The client can remain in their wheelchair for the entire trip
7. Which of the following practical considerations do clients with quadriplegia need to consider when booking a cross-country flight? How long they will be able to go without going to the bathroom Weight-shifting Time between plane transfers All of the above
8. Which of the following are NOT recommended items to verify with a hotel ahead of time? Bed height Hotel shuttle accessibility Pool lift Continental breakfast dining accommodations
9. Which of the following would NOT be helpful to pack when staying at a hotel? An extension cord to make sure you can charge a wheelchair battery Command hooks to make sure you can hang your towel where you need to A backpack full of snacks All of the above
10. Which of the following is TRUE about rental cars? You can make a reservation and request hand controls 2-3 days ahead of time Specialty van companies do not ever rent vehicles Hand controls are preset and not adjustable Companies can charge extra for hand controls