January 2009 Coach's Quiz

We have given you five rules on how to handle parking-related accommodation requests. Now let's look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the COACH'S QUIZ to see what you have learned.

INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following questions has only one correct answer. On a separate piece of paper, write down the number of each question, followed by the answer you think is correct—for example, 1) b, 2) a, and so on.

COACH'S TIP: The correct answers (with explanations) follow the quiz. Good luck!

QUESTION #1

Several months after moving into your community, a resident tells you she is disabled and asks you to reserve for her an accessible parking space near her unit. You may deny the request because she didn't ask for the space when she moved in. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #2

A resident says that she is disabled and needs a reserved parking space near her unit. The parking in that area is limited, and she has previously complained about having to park too far from her unit. She doesn't appear to have difficulty walking, so you may deny her request unless she gives you a doctor's note to prove that she is disabled and explain how her disability is related to needing the reserved parking space. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #3

An applicant with a mobility impairment asks to be assigned an accessible space next to the building entrance. The space is currently assigned to another resident who is not disabled, so you must grant the applicant's request. True or false?

1. True.

2. False.

QUESTION #4

All residents pay a monthly fee for their parking spaces. You agree to create an accessible parking space by combining two spaces to accommodate a resident who uses a wheelchair, but you wonder how to charge her for parking. You should:

1. Not charge her for parking because she is disabled.

2. Charge her the same fee as you charge other residents.

3. Double the fee because she is taking up two spaces.