Which act requires that buildings financed by federal funds be designed and constructed to ensure physical access?

• A. Architectural Barrier Act of 1968
• B. Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• C. Americans with Disabilities Act
• D. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Answer: (A)

The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 is the rule that requires buildings financed by federal funds to be designed and constructed to ensure physical access. It established accessibility standards for facilities funded by federal agencies or used by them, setting the baseline for removing architectural barriers so people with disabilities can access these spaces.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 focuses on making programs and activities funded by or conducted by federal agencies accessible, rather than imposing construction design standards for all such buildings. The Americans with Disabilities Act broadens accessibility to many public areas and employment but does not specifically mandate construction requirements for every federal-funded building. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act centers on providing appropriate education services to students with disabilities, not general building accessibility requirements.