the americans with disabilities act able: administering better libraries – educate module 3
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The Americans with Disabilities Act
ABLE: Administering Better
Libraries – Educate
Module 3
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The Americans With Disabilities Act
Federal Legislation signed into law on July 26, 1990
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Overview of Workshop
• The ADA and Libraries• Documentation• Reasonable Accommodation• Readily Achievable• Costs• Alternatives• Library Accessibility• Accessible Building Design
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The ADA and Libraries
Are libraries specifically mentioned in the
Americans with Disabilities Act?
• Yes, in addition to complying with the law, Section 8 of the ADDAG (Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines) specifically addresses libraries.
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Documentation
Public Libraries should maintain an ADA file.
Items to include in this file are:
1. The ADA Handbook
2. Self-Evaluation
3. List of Local Disability Groups
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What is “Reasonable Accommodation”?
Reasonable accommodation is a
modification or an adjustment to a job or the
work environment that will enable a qualified
applicant or employee with a disability to
perform essential job functions.
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What Does “Readily Achievable” Mean?
It means easily accomplishable and able to
be carried out without much difficulty or
expense.
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Costs
How much will it cost to make my library
accessible to people with disabilities?
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Alternatives
What kind of alternative methods can be
used to comply with the ADA?
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Library Accessibility
What areas should I look at, both inside and
outside my library, to see if the building is
accessible?
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ADA Self-Evaluation Form
• Part 1 - Interested Persons Consulted
• Part 2 - Areas Examined and Problems Identified including:
Access Into the LibraryAccess to Programs and ServicesAccess to the RestroomEmployment and Communications
• Part 3 - Description of Modifications Made
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Accessible Building Design
This section of the module is made possible by the United Spinal Association who generously gave permission to reprint parts of Accessible Building Design.
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Handrails
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Parking
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Vestibules
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Elevators
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Assembly Spaces
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Toilet Rooms
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Toilet Stalls
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Sinks and Lavatories
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Widths for Wheelchairs
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Door Approaches
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Reading and Study Areas
• At least 5% or a minimum of one each element of fixed seating, tables, or study carrels shall be wheelchair accessible.
• Clearance between fixed accessible tables and between study carrels shall be at least 36”.
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Check-Out Areas
• At least one lane at each check-out area shall have a portion of the counter which is at least 36” in length and a maximum height of 36” from the finished floor.
• Any traffic control or book security gates or turnstiles shall be at least 32” wide.
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