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QUESTIONS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Checklist for Existing Facilities version 2.1 © revised August 1995, Adaptive Environments Center, Inc. for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. For technical assistance, call 1-800-949-4ADA (voice/TDD). 10 Yes No Directional and Informational Signage The following questions apply to directional and informational signs that fall under Priority 2. If mounted above 80 inches, do they have letters at least 3 inches high, with high con- trast, and non-glare finish? Do directional and informational signs comply with legibility requirements? (Building direc- tories or temporary signs need not comply.) Controls (ADAAG 4.27) Are all controls that are available for use by the public (including electrical, mechanical, cabinet, game, and self-service controls) lo- cated at an accessible height? Reach ranges: The maximum height for a side reach is 54 inches; for a forward reach, 48 inches. The minimum reachable height is 15 inches for a front approach and 9 inches for a side approach. Are they operable with a closed fist? Seats, Tables, and Counters (ADAAG 4.2, 4.32, 7.2) Are the aisles between fixed seating (other than assembly area seating) at least 36 inches wide? Are the spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout? Are the tops of tables or counters between 28 and 34 inches high? Are knee spaces at accessible tables at least 27 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 19 inches deep? Review requirements and re- place signs as needed, meeting the requirements for character size, contrast, and finish. Review requirements and replace signs as needed. Relocate controls. Replace controls. Rearrange chairs or tables to provide 36-inch aisles. Rearrange tables to allow room for wheelchairs in seating areas throughout the area. Remove some fixed seating. Lower part or all of high surface. Provide auxiliary table or counter. Replace or raise tables. letter height height width height height/ width/ depth