1. ADA Report Jan 24, 20061 Highlights: ADA Inspections of 108 th Congress Presented by Kate Tapley, Senior Attorney Office of Compliance January 24, 2006 202-724-9248 or ktap@loc.govktap@loc.gov Report can be found at www.compliance.gov

2. ADA Report Jan 24, 20062 Focus of 108 th Inspections ● Title II of ADA requires that public entities provide equal program access to members of the public with disabilities. – Barriers to equally safe and prompt emergency evacuation program for visitors with disabilities. – Evacuation program for visitors with disabilities more challenging than evacuation program for employees with disabilities. Not in compliance with 42 U.S.C. § 12132 and 28 C.F.R. § 35.149 - 150(a).

3. ADA Report Jan 24, 20063 Safe/Prompt Evacuation for Visitors with Disabilities Maps and Signage Visual Alarms in All Public Areas Accessible Exit Routes including Exit Discharge Staging Areas with accessible signage and accessible communications Training

4. ADA Report Jan 24, 20064 Safe/Prompt Evacuation for Visitors with Disabilities Maps and Signage Visual Alarms in All Public Areas Accessible Exit Routes including Exit Discharge Staging Areas with accessible signage and accessible communications Training

5. ADA Report Jan 24, 20065 Barriers ● Did not show accessible route. ● Did not show staging areas. ● No Brailled signage showing exit route. ● AOC currently installing signage. Not in compliance with NFPA 101-2000 Life Safety Code §7.10.1.4; 28 C.F.R. §35.149 - 150(a); and 28 C.F.R. Pt 36 App. A §4.30. Maps & Signage

6. ADA Report Jan 24, 20066 Safe/Prompt Evacuation for Visitors with Disabilities Maps and Signage Visual Alarms in All Public Areas Accessible Exit Routes including Exit Discharge Staging Areas with accessible signage and accessible communications Training

7. ADA Report Jan 24, 20067 Barriers ● Essential to alert visitors. ● No visual alarms when CAA enacted. ● AOC -- steady progress. ● Still no visual alarms in few public areas. Not in compliance with 28 C.F.R. Pt. 36 App. A §4.28.1 Visual Alarms in Public Spaces

8. ADA Report Jan 24, 20068 Safe/Prompt Evacuation for Visitors with Disabilities Maps and Signage Visual Alarms in All Public Areas Accessible Exit Routes including Exit Discharge Staging Areas with accessible signage and accessible communications Training

9. ADA Report Jan 24, 20069 Barriers Rayburn -- Only one accessible exit discharge. Small ramp could solve problem. Not in compliance with NFPA 101-2000 Life Safety Code § 39.2.4.2 and 28 C.F.R. § 35.149-150. Lack of Ramps

10. ADA Report Jan 24, 200610 Safe/Prompt Evacuation for Visitors with Disabilities Maps and Signage Visual Alarms in All Public Areas Accessible Exit Routes including Exit Discharge Staging Areas with accessible signage and accessible communications Training

11. ADA Report Jan 24, 200611 Barriers ● Unsafe location in some buildings. ● No way to contact rescuers. ● Locked fire fighter phones. ● Not in compliance with 28 C.F.R § 35.149-150 and Pt 36 App. A § 4.3.11. Unsafe Staging Areas

12. ADA Report Jan 24, 200612 Safe/Prompt Evacuation for Visitors with Disabilities Maps and Signage Visual Alarms in All Public Areas Accessible Exit Routes including Exit Discharge Staging Areas with accessible signage and accessible communications Training

13. ADA Report Jan 24, 200613 Barriers ● Continue training office employees to assist visitors with disabilities. ● Continue training USCP officers to rescue individuals with disabilities from Staging Areas. ● Not in compliance with 28 C.F.R. §35.150(b). More Training