Removing Barriers Publications

Each of these publications is available free of charge to North Carolina residents and a small fee for multiple copies for out-of-state residents. Many can be downloaded in html or pdf format. If you are interested in obtaining a hardcopy, use our online order form.

Removing Barriers to Health Care: A Guide for Health Professionals

This booklet, developed by NCODH and the Center for Universal Design at N.C. State University, walks the health care provider through the process of making a medical facility physically accessible. It is complete with specific ADA requirements, picture illustrations, and some helpful tips on creating accessible environments and services. Download PDF (335KB) or read online

Removing Barriers: Tips and Strategies to Promote Accessible Communication

This booklet is an easy-to-read, quick reference guide that addresses the basics on ways to effectively communicate and interact with people with disabilities. Provides information and tips that can be incorporated in the workplace as well as in daily community living. This publication is no longer available in print. The publication, Removing Barriers: Planning Meetings That Are Accessible to All Participants, includes related information and is available in print. Download PDF (113KB) or read online

Removing Barriers to Health Clubs and Fitness Facilities: A Guide for Accommodating All Members, Including People with Disabilities and Older Adults (2008 Edition)

This guide provides ways you can make a health club's facility and services more accessible to all people, including people with disabilities and older adults. Illustrations demonstrate how barriers in the physical environment can be removed and how exercise equipment and programs can be designed to create a welcoming facility. Download PDF (2.92 MB)

Removing Barriers: Planning Meetings that are Accessible to all Participants

This publication highlights guidelines and strategies to help organizations make their meetings accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities. The guide focuses on small and last-minute meetings to make sure that a variety of participants are included in all aspects of organizational life. Download PDF (958KB)