An individual with a physical disability who requires the use of a wheelchair is attending a support group for parents of autistic children. The support group is held in the basement of a church and upon arrival the individual finds no ramps or elevators
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.
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