What are typical requirements for accessibility in new facilities?

• A. New facilities only need to be partially accessible.
• B. Accessibility is optional for new facilities.
• C. Facilities must be designed and constructed to be accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
• D. Accessibility only applies to interior rooms, not entrances.

Answer: (C)

Ensuring access in new facilities means integrating accessibility into the design and construction from the start, following the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. These standards set mandatory criteria so that buildings, entrances, routes, restrooms, signage, and other elements are usable by people with disabilities. That’s why the best answer says facilities must be designed and constructed to be accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Accessibility isn’t optional or partial; it applies to both entrances and interior spaces, ensuring there’s an accessible path of travel from the entry to all areas used by people with disabilities.