(Physical / Architectural Barriers may include barriers that prevent access to a building for an individual
who uses a wheelchair, doorways that need to be widened, or bathrooms that need to be made accessible. Physical barriers may be identified in the home, or in the community.)

 (Environmental barriers may be any location or characteristic of a setting at home or in the community
which compromises, hinders or impedes service delivery and the benefits to be gained. This may include temperature controls, lighting or window shades which are easily controlled by those being served. Barriers may also be present for those sensitive to
light, noise, smells or with environmental sensitivities/allergies.)

(Attitudinal barriers may include any preconceived opinions of the agency, the staff or of persons served which
impact client programming. Attitudinal barriers may include the use of language or terminology used in agency literature or while communication with stakeholders, or the person served. They may also include the community’s pre-conceived notions about the population served that might inhibit participation in programming. Cultural attitudes may impede participation, as well. Attitudinal barriers may minimize the input of the client, or may be impacted by whether or not the organization views the person served as a valuable individual with independent thoughts.)

(Financial barriers are indicated by insufficient funding for services/supports which enable the client to access
programming. Financial barriers may be overcome by advocating for more funding, or by raising money for the support of a service or the person served.)

 (Barriers to employment are identified as situations, occurrences or expectations which prevent the person
served from gaining meaningful employment and may include discriminatory employment practices, no flexibility in working
conditions or no review of requests for reasonable accommodations. Barriers can be removed using adaptive technology,flexible scheduling or other strategies which allow for more productive workplaces, and more satisfying settings for employees.)