Art Building Assessment By: Jana Mathewson, Johanna Fischer, Kelsey Richards, Megan Eliot, Megan Reiser,Owen J. Taylor,Tara Mulcahey

History of School of Art Built in 1950 for the School of Art Remodeled 1969

Main Entrance Approach from the Quad Limited by stairs To get to main entrance via a wheelchair, you have to go all the way around building.

Main Entrance Ramp Efficient ramp EXCEPT… Sturdy and 36” high railings 43” between railings Non-slip surfaces EXCEPT… There was no 5-foot long level landing at every 30-foot horizontal length ramp; It would be improved by making the ramp shorter.

Parking Lot One disability parking spot for every five spaces. Spot too narrow for lift-equipped vans Needed a 16-foot-wide space, with 98 inches of vertical clearance

Accessibility Map Easy to read Showed disability accessible bathrooms and elevator NEEDS to be updated NEEDS to show wheelchair accessible entrances

Facility Space-Hallways Not all hallways allowed turn space for wheelchairs Not all pull side of doors had 18” of clear wall space Majority of accessible routes had 40” width

Facility Space-Classroom Aisles irregular due to moveable desks scattered throughout classroom No wheelchair seating (tables were too high and not deep enough to get chair under) Obstacles not cane-detectable

Facility Space-Library Not accessible for disabled Disabled people must ask for assistance Too narrow Only usable space is through desks

Elevator No visible or audible door opening/closing indicators Emergency intercom is NOT usable without voice communication Emergency intercom is NOT identified by Braille and raised letters

Accessible Bathroom Signs to guide to accessible bathroom from all inaccessible rest rooms Bathroom meets all standards of height and width for all accessibility Toilet seat is too low; only 15” high No push button for easy entrance

Drinking Fountains Met height requirement Only one fountain-did not have a “hi-lo” fountain

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