*The higher the score the more problematic the activity.

Residential Environments PAI Chart Using Curb Entrances as described below

For this activity, the universal design presented to participants was perceived as less problematic than participants' typical experiences using entrances.

Below is a description of the PAI scores for participants’ typical experience using entrances and their perceived experience had they encountered the design shown below.

Condition

Typical Experience 

Experience with Design

Arms/Hands

27

6

Legs/Feet

34

7

Back/Neck

24

5

Hearing

18

5

Sight

19

8

Cognitive

21

7

No Condition

9

5

Design example provided to participants below:

Below are drawings of a person using a well lighted entrance to an apartment building. The entrance has sliding automatic doors that are activated by push plates mounted 42 inches above the ground a few feet away from the doors next to the path of travel. The entrance is at the same grade as the sidewalk and is covered by an awning.

Apartment Entrance as described above