SECURITY AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

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html/ufas.htm, and 28 CFR Part 36, the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility

Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG), http://www.access-

board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm and 36 CFR Part 1191, Guidelines for Buildings and

Facilities; Play Areas, as published in the Federal Register, http://www.access-

board.gov/play/finalrule.htm. See Chapter 6 for more information on accessibility

requirements for play areas.

2-16.1

Criteria. Use the criteria that provide the greatest accessibility. However,

provide accessibility requirements in such a manner that they do not compromise the

safety or accessibility of children who do not have disabilities.

2-16.2

Specifications. The specifications in ADAAG are based upon adult

dimensions and anthropometrics. These guidelines also contain alternate specifications

based on children's dimensions and anthropometrics for drinking fountains, water

closets, toilet stalls, lavatories, sinks, and fixed or built-in seating and tables. In general,

note the following guidelines for children:

Infant. For the purpose of the standard design, infants are not considered

to be self-mobile wheelchair users. Infants are assisted and transferred

by caregivers.

Pre-Toddler. For the purpose of the standard design, pre-toddlers are not

considered to be self-mobile wheelchair users. Pre-toddlers are assisted

and transferred by caregivers.

Toddler. For the purpose of the standard design, toddlers are not

considered to be self-mobile wheelchair users. Most toddlers with

physical disabilities would not have sufficient strength or coordination skills

for independent wheelchair mobility. Toddlers are assisted and

transferred by caregivers.

2-16.2.1

Preschool. For the purpose of the CDC design, preschool age children

are considered to be self-mobile wheelchair users.

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SECURITY AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION. The purpose of

designed security measures is to keep children safe within the center, to safeguard

them from outside intruders, and to protect them from hazards to the fullest extent

possible. Visibility of all areas, interior and exterior, is a key element in the prevention

of child abuse. Plan for maximizing direct visual access through building organization

and design, placement of windows, toilet room design, and playground design (e.g., by

eliminating walls, where possible, or using half walls, CCTV, vision panels, and convex

mirrors).

2-17.1

Building Perimeter. Treat the perimeter of the building and play yards as

a controlled filter with only one primary means of public access and egress. Control all

other service and emergency egress points, with access limited to authorized

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