Building Number: 385
Map Quadrant: I-6
Accessible Parking: Lab:
The nearest accessible parking is in PA 14. There are (3) spaces at the South side of the parking lot. The curb ramp is located in front of the spaces.
Tower:
The nearest accessible parking is in PA 14. There are (3) spaces at the South side of the parking lot. The curb ramp is located in front of the spaces. There is also accessible parking in PA 29. There are (2) spaces on the East side of the lot between the buildings.
Exterior Signage: No barriers were identified.
Curb Cuts: There are (2) curb cuts located on the South side of this building. (1) On the South side of the building at the main entrance, no barriers were identified. (2) On the SW corner of the building along Spence Street, the curb ramp is not located at a marked crossing.
Tower:There are (4) curb cuts located on the North side of this building. (1) At the NE corner of the building, the ramp is steep, not located at a marked crossing and not located or protected to prevent obstruction by parked vehicles. (2) On the North side of the building, near the loading dock, the same applies. (3) At the NW corner of the building, leading from sidewalk to parking lot, the same applies. (4) At the NW corner of the building, along the sidewalk parallel to Spence St., the curb ramp is steep and not located at a marked crossing.
Ramps: There are (3) ramp locations leading to this building. (1) On the SE corner of the building, the ramp is steep, with no edge protection provided at the drop-off. Also, handrails are not provided continuously on both sides. (2) In the basement, near Room 017, the ramp surface is not stable, firm and slip-resistant. It is also steep. (3) In the basement, adjacent to the elevator, the same applies. Also, handrails are not provided continuously on both sides.
Tower:
There is (1) ramp leading to this building. (1) On the NE side of the building, between the lab building and the tower, handrails are not provided continuously on both sides.
Exterior Entrances: Lab: no barriers were identified.
Tower: There are (3) entrances to this building, but only (1) is accessible. (1) On the South side of the building, at the main entrance, no barriers were identified. The other entrances either have clear width openings of less than 32 inches or are not on an accessible route.
Interior Signage: Lab/Tower: letters and numerals are not raised above the surface and no Braille is provided. Mounting height is not ADA accessible.
Restrooms: Lab/Tower: there are restrooms on all floors, that are designated accessible, however only some conditions here are acceptable by ADA standards..
Fountains: Lab: the fountains on the basement level are not accessible to those who use wheelchairs or to those with difficulty bending or stooping. The fountains on the first - third floors are accessible.
Tower: The fountains in this building are designated accessible on all floors, however there are none provided for those with difficulty bending or stooping.
Elevators: Lab: there are elevators in this building; however, Braille characters are not provided as required. The emergency communication system is not designated in Braille, requires voice transmission and tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate.
Tower: There are (2) elevators in this building however, Braille characters are not provided as required. Also, the height of the top most call button is too high to reach from the front and the side. The emergency communication system is not designated in Braille and requires voice transmission to operate.
