Building Number: 492
Map Quadrant: I-6
Accessible Parking: 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.
Exterior Signage: There are no signs indicating the route to the nearest accessible entrance. The signage at the accessible entrance does not display the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Curb Cuts: See parking.
Ramps: There are (6) ramp locations leading to this building. (1) At the NE corner of the building, running East-West, the ramp is steep and without level landings at the top and the bottom. There is no edge protection provided at the drop-offs. Also, there are no intermediate landings provided and handrails are not provided continuously on both sides. (2) At the NE corner of the building, furthest West, the ramp is steep and without continuous handrails on both sides. (3) On the North side of the building, second from the West, the ramp is steep and without intermediate landings. Also, handrails are not provided continuously on both sides of the ramp. (4) On the North side of the building, at the service driveway, the same applies. (5) On the West side of the building, handrails are not provided continuously on both sides of the ramp. (6) On the North side of the building, adjacent to the generator, the ramp is steep and without continuous handrails on both sides.
Exterior Entrances: There are (16) entrances to this building, however only (8) are accessible. (1) On the North side of the building, adjacent to the ramp near the generator, there were no barriers identified. (2) On the North side of the building, at the service entrance, the door hardware requires tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate. (3) On the West side of the building, furthest South, the entrance is accessible and has a power-assisted door operator (4) On the East side of the West wing, there were no barriers identified. (5) On the North side of the building, at the basement level, near the service driveway, there were no barriers identified. (6) On the North side of the building, at the double doors to the classroom entrance, there were no barriers identified.
Interior Signage: Letters and numerals are not raised above the surface and no Braille is provided.
Restrooms: There are restrooms on all floors that are designated accessible however, only some conditions here are acceptable by ADA standards.
Fountains: There are fountains on all floors that are designated accessible however, none are accessible to those individuals who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Elevators: There are elevators in this building, however the letter and number designations are not accompanied by Braille characters. Also, the emergency communication system is not designated in Braille and requires voice transmission.
