An individual with a physical disability uses a wheelchair. The individual wants to attend a support group for the parents of autistic children, which is being held in the basement of a church
When the individual arrives at the church, he realizes there are no ramps or elevators to the basement so he will not be able to attend the support group. What type of barrier did this patient experience?
A) A structural barrier
B) A barrier to health care
C) An attitudinal barrier
D) A transportation barrier
Ans: A
Feedback: Structural barriers make certain facilities inaccessible. Examples of structural barriers include stairs, lack of ramps, narrow doorways that do not permit entry of a wheelchair, and restroom facilities that cannot be used by people with disabilities. This patient experienced no barrier to health care, no attitudinal barrier, and no transportation barrier as they are currently defined.
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