What term describes barrier removal that is easily accomplished without much difficulty or expense?

• A. Readily achievable
• B. Direct threat
• C. Undue burden
• D. Auxiliary aids or services

Answer: (A)

Readily achievable barrier removal means removing barriers that can be done easily and without much difficulty or expense, given the facility’s resources. This standard guides what accessibility improvements must be tackled in existing buildings right away, focusing on what can be accomplished with little effort or cost. For example, adding a ramp at a primary entrance is often readily achievable, while more extensive renovations might not be.

Direct threat refers to safety risks that could justify limiting access, not the ease of removing barriers. Undue burden means a significant difficulty or expense that would cause a substantial hardship, which is the opposite of readily achievable. Auxiliary aids or services are accommodations to improve access without removing architectural barriers.