Law School Buildings and the Americans with Disabilities Act

I. Introduction

A. Relationship to local codes
B. Whose responsibility to assure compliance
C. Enforcement

II. Buildings

A. General

1. Exterior

a. Parking areas
b. Routes to and from facility

2. Entrance/Egress

a. Doors
b. Ramping
c. Handrails

3. Route of travel

a. Floor surfaces

4. Signs and warning devices

a. Raised letters
b. Height
c. Flashing alarm lights

5. Convenience items (height, turn-around space)

a. Water fountains
b. Handouts
c. Displays
d. Lights

B. Classrooms

1. Seating
2. Podium

C. Office space

D. Administrative space/Service points

1. Counters

E. Toilet facilities

F. Elevators

G. Library

1. Stacks
2. Carrels
3. Tables
4. Bibliographic access
5. Displays
6. Study rooms
7. Security systems

H. Student space

1. Mailboxes
2. Lounges
3. Announcements

I. Food facilities

1. Vending machines
2. Self service
3. Food service

III. Equipment

A. Telephones

1. Pay
2. Security

B. Copiers

C. Computers

D. Auxiliary aids and services

1. Hearing impairments
2. Visual impairments

IV. Historic preservation

A. Definition

B. Rectifying a conflict between ADA and historic designation rules