1. Campus “Word Maps” Orientation Information for Blind/Visually Impaired: A Non- Technical Application Jim Kessler

2. Problem

3. Printed maps On-line maps

4. Orientation Q. 1 Where are you? Q. 2 Where did you come from and where do you go from here? Q. 3 What do you need to know to get there?

5. Word Maps

6. Essential Information Cardinal Directions North WestEast South

7. Fundamental Information Building Entrances Path(s) of travel Door(s) Signage Floor covering Elevator and Stairs Restrooms (including service animal relief area)

8. Building ( Name and Function ) Departments/Activities (start with 1 st floor then up then ground (basement) What is adjacent on each side of the building? Relationship Building(s), roads, open area (playing field, parking lot, ‘quad’

9. Dawson Hall (Administration) First floor: reception, Academic Affairs (Provost and Dean of Arts and Science), Business and Administration, Second Floor: University President, University Counsel Dawson faces Rutledge Drive, with Vance Hall to the east and University Center on the west. Behind Dawson is the Visitor’s parking lot.

10. Entrances (Primary and Secondary) Path of travel from: Main sidewalk, Parking lot Grade level, Steps (handrail) /Ramps Porch, covered (or not) entrance Enters where in the building?

11. Path of Travel Main sidewalk, Parking lot (drive way) Grade level, Steps (handrail) /Ramps Porch or covered entrance Enters where in the building

12. Doors Type Hinged (single or double door entrance) Push/pull Sliding (automatic) Sets – vestibule

13. Signage All rooms (entrances) are supposed to have a braille label approximately 50 inched on the wall face next to the door on the same side as the door level (2010 ADA Standards Section 703). With the exception of Men and Women restroom and emergency exits (stairs) a minimum the room number is required,

14. but additional information describing function, e.g. 107 Dean of Students is appreciated.

15. Floor covering – for all areas is the room or path of travel Carpet Linoleum Terrazzo Tile Concrete

16. Elevator(s) andStairs Elevators - (audible signals?) number of cars – call button – inside panel design Stairs Located where in the hallway? – Open or closed stairwell? – Switchback or perimeter?

17. Restrooms Accessible? Fixtures – toilet paper, flush mechanism, sink operation, soap dispenser, paper towels (manual/motion activated), trash can Service animal ‘relief’ area Trashcans

18. Residence Hall Entrances – Key access (call box – operation) Lobby: General layout (directions) Office/main desk Furniture Bulletin Boards Mailboxes (access – key/combination) proper I.D. (braille) Public Restrooms Vending? Meeting/Common Rooms Elevators

19. Hallways Layout - (directional relationship) Internal/External (balcony entrance) Straight line Wings Right Angles Floor covering (consistent/change) Secondary/Emergency Stairs

20. Room Types Shared (common bathroom for floor) Suites (2-4 room) (shared bath) Apartments (multiple/shared baths)

21. Numbering sequence Even – left, odd right – down and back Braille Objects on hallway walls Personalized ‘nameplates’ Fire Extinguisher (next to) Fire Alarm

22. Room Door Hardware – handle, ‘key’ access Floor covering Furniture Desk, dresser, bed, bookshelves Closet – back of door (hooks), shelf Electrical outlets (where) Thermostat (if available – how does it work) Windows (operations, curtains/blinds)

23. Bathroom En suite Sinks (#) water control Toilet – flush mechanism, toilet paper Shower – water/shower control/curtain Electrical outlets

24. Common Where is it in the hallway – controlled access? Sink (#) water controls Towel dispenser (if available) trash disposal Toilets (#) and accessible unit, flush mechanism, toilet paper Showers (#) water control Electrical outlets

25. Laundry Facilities (What Floor?) Washers (front/top loaded) Controls (dials/push-button) Dryers Controls (dials/push-button) Payment method Coin/card swipe Control box Sinks Water control Folding Table/hooks Vending for soap/dryer sheets? Payment method

26. Administrative/Classroom Hallway ‘design’ and room number sequencing Offices - (Detail word map of offices is necessary when a student or employee of the University works for the Department and should be completed before employment starts) Secondary project. Water fountains Restrooms – note if accessible – describe – stalls/urinals (flush controls), sinks (controls), towels, trash Stairs Elevators Workroom(s) Snack Room Furniture Trash/Recycle Bins

27. Clasrooms and Lecture Halls Number of doors Relationship of door to the room (instructional area) Front, back, side Level, terraced If multiple level – from which floor Number of aisles Type of seating Moveable or fixed Chairs with tablets Chairs and tables Available power outlets

28. Laboratories Workstations – Stools – standing – Services – gas, water, air (labeled) – Sinks – Emergency shower – Safe place for service animal

29. Gymnasiums – Fitness Centers Main and/or Equipment Desk Towels, (and return) baskets, equipment Locker rooms Lockers, locks (combination, key) Restrooms Water fountains Showers (common or stalls) - Benched - Water controls

30. Work Out Facilities Work out rooms Group (e.g. Yoga, Pilates) Floor covering Equipment Stationary Cardio-vascular Resistance Weights Indoor track (entrance/exit) Indoor/outdoor pools (entrance/exit) Depths in relationship to entrance/exit Ladders Lifeguard stations

31. University Center/Student Unions Main desk Administrative Offices Mailboxes/Lockers (access – key/combination) proper I.D. (braille) Organizational Offices Common/Gathering/Hangout areas Meeting rooms Restrooms (accessible) Restrooms Elevators Stairs Ticket Office Post Office

32. Food Service Cafeterias/Coffee and Snack Bar s Entrance Cashiers Food stations (salads, grille, entrees, specialties, drinks, condiments) Flatware Seating – tables, booths (salt/pepper/napkins on tables) Dish return Restrooms Water fountains

33. Student Stores (Aisle Design) Cashiers Accessible Academic materials Textbooks, coursepaks Computers Clothing Spirit items Restrooms Elevators/escalators/stairs Water fountains

34. Performing Arts/Auditoriums Lobby Ticket Window (indoors/outdoors) Casual seating area Cloakroom Restrooms (each floor) Water Fountains Ground, mezzanine, balcony Elevators/Stairs

35. Performance Area Entrances (number) relationship to lobby/balcony Number of aisles Terrace/Sloped Back Stage information may be necessary if the student is involved in dramatic productions.

36. Landmarks Anything that has an auditory, aromatic, textural, kinesthetic, thermal or sensational impact that provides a reference to place.

37. Auditory Sounds – airplanes, trains, automobiles, air handling units, fountains, escalators, buildings, paths between buildings, overhands (canopies), objects (trees/posts…), hallways, wide-open spaces…

38. Aromatic cafeteria/coffee shops, swimming pools, mildew, trash containers (dumpsters)laboratories, gyms

39. Textural carpet, bricks, asphalt, service covers, grass, dimpled curb cuts…

40. Kinesthetic ups/downs – steps, sidewalk undulations, uphill/downhill, curbs (driveways), curb cuts…

41. Thermal Air condition, hallways, foliage

42. Orientation Q. 1 Where are you? Q. 2 Where did you come from and where do you go from here? Q. 3 What do you need to know to get there?

43. Routes Sidewalks Relation to streets and building Parallel Toward or away Cross driveways Intersect other sidewalks Bordered – bushes, walls

44. Streets* One way Two way (2, 4 lanes) Boulevard – island/median down middle *Include direction of traffic – north/south/east/ west

45. Cross Streets* Intersections – 4 way – two streets crossing 2 or 4 lanes each T – intersect (similar to driveways) Rotary/Round-abouts – worst possible scenario *Include direction of traffic – north/south/east/west

46. Intersection Control Stop signs 4 way, 3 way (T-Intersection), 2 way Traffic Lights (with or without auditory signals) Flashing lights

47. Questions