Campus Ministry Accessibility Lindsey Bridges, Colleen Bye, Tricia Novak, Geoff Supplee, Claire Wareham

A) Off street Parking/Passenger Loading There were 6 adequate and accessible paved parking spaces Width = 9 ft wide + 4 ft wide aisle One van accessible space: 9 ft wide w/ 8 ft aisle All accessible parking spaces closest to Campus Ministry were on route to the entrance No clear signage indicating route to Campus Ministry from accessible parking spaces Spaces contained the International Symbol of Accessibility and are patrolled by public safety Deglman Circle ~500 ft from the entrance Great location for loading and unloading passengers as there was adequate space, easy accessibility, and close proximity to Campus Ministry. Recommendations Add visual route from parking spaces to entrance of Campus Ministry. Repave Deglman Circle to reduce bumps and cracks while loading and unloading passengers.

B) Approach to selected entrance Distance from parking area to facility: ~1,000 feet You have to park in the back of the building and come around the side to get to the elevator and ramps There were no signs for handicap accessible areas Loading zone to the door of the building (slope): The ramps were compliant with the ADA checklist Recommendations Have closer parking area to the facility and/or handicap spaces available in Deglman Circle

C) Entrance There is an accessible entrance, but no signs on inaccessible entrances indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance Threshold beveled edge= ½ inch in height Non-slip mats= ¼ inch in height Edges of mats were not securely installed Entrance door: No double doors, stairs or ramp Vestibule doors with automatic door opener (38” from ground) that is accessible for w/c and walker Has a clear opening (33”) There is enough clear wall space on the pull side of the door next to the handle, which allows a person using a w/c or crutches to get close enough to open the door (21”) Handle is at an accessible height (39” from ground) Recommendations Install signs before inaccessible entrances so that people do not have to retrace the approach Secure mats edges at entrance

D) Access to Essential Areas All essential areas were on an easily accessible route (counters, bathrooms, elevators, offices) Turning space was available in all essential areas Emergency exit door was accessible but led into a stairwell Recommendations Remove clutter in the seating areas Provide wheelchair spaces in seating area Put brochures on an accessible table

E) Public Restrooms

E) Public Restrooms The bathrooms were clearly marked and labeled as handicap accessible with tactile signage Bathroom door pushes open with no handle Door was heavy and hard to maneuver through Door was 34” wide, but entry was less than 5’x5’ Sink was wheelchair accessible (cut out was 29”) Faucet handles were easy to maneuver and paper towels were within reach There was not one stall which was fully accessible; but there was one stall which was more accessible than the rest 3 ft X 3 ft (clear of the door swing) There was no turn space within stall (see previous picture) Toilet: height 18 inches Had grab bars but due to inability to move wheelchair around, an anterior-posterior transfer from w/c to toilet is required Recommendations Take out pillar in entry of the restrooms to provide more turn space Provide and automatic door switch on the bathrooms or a lighter door Make the handicap stall wider to leave turn space for transfers

F) Public Telephones and Water Fountains No drinking fountains or telephone were found in campus ministry There was a desk/secretary phone that could be used for an emergency Recommendations Install a water fountain near the restrooms that is at an accessible height (approx. ~35 “ high with front controls; see example to right)

G) Access for the Visually Impaired Braille signage was provided on the entrance to each room, including the elevators There was no voice activated assistance in the facility Recommendations Higher contrast in the bathroom Better lighting in the bathroom and hallway Have the braille within reaching distance

H) Assistance/Physical Aids Available Ramps Automatic door openers Grab bars in the bathroom stall Signs to offices were legible

I) Recommendations Signs to show handicap accessible entrance areas Provide an automatic door switch for the bathroom doors to allow for easier entrance and exit Larger handicap stall to allow for transfers

J) Floor plan: Campus Ministry