Architectural Barriers: Linn

1. Architectural Barriers: Linn Katie Atkins, Regan Cooper, Megan Kibby, Emily Lehman, Maddie Pollak

2. Off-Street Parking & Passenger Loading Parking Lot • 26-50 spaces • 2 accessible spaces • ADA compliant Width of Route • 100 inches wide for each handicap parking spot Surface Type • Concrete path to the door • Several lips of sidewalk were higher in parts could cause hazard • Width of sidewalk adequate Features that Narrow the Path • No obstacles present; very clear paths

3. Recommendations • Create curb cut from parking lot to sidewalk Accessible parking spaces, but not close to accessible entrance No curb ramps or curb cuts near accessible parking spaces

4. Approach to Selected Entrance Signage for Inaccessible Entrances • Back of building has two inaccessible service entrances • No signs on back of building (location of parking lot) to direct to accessibleentrances Distance from Parking to Entrance • 500 ft from accessible parking to main entrance Loading Zone to Entrance • No labeled loading or un-loading zone • Side alley best for accessibility with sidewalks • Front of building loading area has no accessible curb nearby

5. Recommendations • Provide ramp to back entrance for easy access from parking lot Front door: no button or automatic door On side of building: potential loading zone in alleyway

6. Entrance Details • Less than ½” threshold to entrance • Non-slip mats and rugs on floor, with lip to prevent edges coming up • Entrance includes exterior door, vestibule, and interior door Doorway Opening • Double door entrance, with no vertical bar between doors • Each doorindividually is 34” • Handle is 36” from ground • Handle is 8” long • Total main entrance opening 68” Double doors are accessible for wheelchair and walker • Barriers • Heavy main entrance doors • Individual unable to open door using a closed-fist Technology to Open Door • No current technology at entrance • Staff at Linn Building acknowledge lack of accessibility from main entrance, expressing a desire to get an automated door opener

7. Building Entrance Recommendations Transform door into handicap accessible with automated button Add railing on sides of door to allow easy access to handicap button

8. Access to Essential Areas Emergency Exits • Emergency Exits are not accessible • Only accessible exit is main entrance to building on 2nd floor, which does not include an automated door • All other building exits require stairs and/or round door handles 5-foot T-Space • Main lobby, hallways, by sink in bathrooms, and kitchen all have 5-foot T-space • Conference rooms, handicap accessible stalls, and bathroom entryways do not have 5-foot T-space Surfaces • Receptionist front counter: 43” • Knee space: 19” deep • Desk counters: 29” high • Counter space and tables in conference rooms are accessible Accessibility to Toilets & Eating Areas • Eating area is accessible • Bathroom is accessible

9. Recommendations • Change all door handles to levers in order to allow use of closed fist to open Exit - Round door handles, leads to stairs, exit sign has lights Sink and counter accessible, but difficult to reach Accessible fridge in kitchen area

10. Public Restrooms Door & Signage • Door pushes in, no handles on hallway-entrance, loop handle on inside of door that requires open-hand • Signage outside of restrooms at appropriate height • Appropriate width of door is 34” Sink • No cut outs underneath sink on 2nd floor bathroom • Must be positioned laterally to wash hands • Appropriate height of counter at 30” Faucet • Faucet on sink has knobs, making it unable to twist on using a closed-fist

11. Public Restrooms Paper Towel Dispenser • Located too high off the ground to be accessible from wheelchair • Force and angle required from wheelchair inadequate • Unable to retrieve more paper towels due to distance and style of dispenser Toilet • Stall doors (including handicap stall) open in and would not be operated with a closed-fist • Appropriate toilet height of 18” • 2 lateral grab bars in handicap stall T-Space • No T-space within the stalls • Adequate T-space by sinks

12. 2nd (Main) Floor Bathroom Recommendations • Provide towel dispenser with pull down knob • Utilize new lever handles on sinks • Increase overall size of handicap accessible stall

13. 1st Floor (Basement) Bathroom Entry to bathroom - door is heavy and space id tight upon entry Accessible sink in 1st floor bathroom

14. Public Telephones & Water Fountains Telephone • Push Button • Volume Control • Appropriate telephone height from floor at 50” Water Fountain • Controls on top-front of machine and accessible with closed-fist • Options for hot, cool, and cold water • Appropriate height of water fountain from floor at 32”

15. Recommendations • Place telephone on a lower counter surface for easier access

16. Access for Visually Impaired Braille Signage • Braille signage located by doors to every room • Braille is correct size • Raised letters and numbers present on signs • Some signs were not present because they had fallen on floor • Need to be more secure Voice-Activated Assistance • Voice activated assistance is not available Addition of elevator tones recommended and required for safe use of elevator

17. Braille signage outside of elevator and restroom door Recommendations • Secure all signs to wall • Add braille sign to storm shelter location

18. Floor Plan

19. Assistive Technology Current • Elevator present, although not conducive to independent use of person in wheelchair due to small size and short automatic door closure time Recommended • In accessible parking lot, add curb-cut by handicap spots • Add automatic opener to main entrance • Reconfigure bathrooms • Increase size of elevator • Upgrade doors, at entrance and in elevator, to stay open longer for increased safety of the individual

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