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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). 15 Yes No height/ protrusion height clear space protrusion height Drinking Fountains, continued Is there one fountain with its spout no higher than 36 inches from the ground, and another with a standard height spout (or a single "hi-lo" fountain)? Are controls mounted on the front or on the side near the front edge, and operable with one closed fist? Is each water fountain cane-detectable (located within 27 inches of the floor or protruding into the circulation space less than 4 inches from the wall? Telephones ( ADAAG 4.31) If pay or public use phones are provided, is there clear floor space of at least 30 by 48 inches in front of at least one? Is the highest operable part of the phone no higher than 48 inches (up to 54 inches if a side approach is possible)? Does the phone protrude no more than 4 inches into the circulation space? Does the phone have push-button controls? Is the phone hearing-aid compatible? Is the phone adapted with volume control? Is the phone with volume control identified with appropriate signage? If there are four or more public phones in the building, is one of the phones equipped with a text telephone (TT or TDD)? Is the location of the text telephone identified by accessible signage bearing the International TDD Symbol? Provide cup dispensers for fountains with spouts that are too high. Provide accessible cooler. Replace the controls. Place a planter or other cane- detectable barrier on each side at floor level. Move furnishings. Replace booth with open station. Lower telephone. Place a cane-detectable barrier on each side at floor level. Contact phone company to install push-buttons. Have phone replaced with a hearing-aid compatible one. Have volume control added. Add signage. Install a text telephone. Have a portable TT available. Provide a shelf and outlet next to phone. Add signage.

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