ATTACHMENT E: Program Access Modifications at Polling Places

The chart below lists the facilities surveyed and gives an alphanumeric code for the required remedial action. The key to these codes is found in Attachment M to this agreement.

Item #

Access Issue

Required Action

1.        

 

American Legion Post 423, 1970 McClellandtown Road, Masontown

 

1.1.     

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of 26 to 50 parking spaces, has no designated accessible parking spaces on the shortest accessible route to the social hall polling area entrance. This lot requires 1 van accessible space and 1 standard accessible space.

P3

1.2.     

 

Social Hall Entrance

 

1.2.a.  

 

The built-up curb ramp to the social hall entrance contains abrupt changes in level greater than ½ inch high.

AR1

1.2.b.  

 

The door is inaccessible because the threshold is more than 1 inch high on the exterior side.

D23

2.        

 

Belle Vernon Apartments, 502 Blind Avenue, Belle Vernon

 

2.1.     

 

Curb Ramp by Van Accessible Parking Space: The curb ramp is inaccessible because the primary slope is 10%, and the slopes of the flared sides are 16.6% and 17.1%.

AR5

2.2.     

 

Routes from Parking to Polling Entrances: Each of the routes slopes up to between 6.2% and 7.5% and there is no ramp provided.

AR1

3.        

 

Dunbar Volunteer Fire Department, 1 Fireman Lane, Dunbar

 

3.1.     

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of approximately 30 parking spaces, has no parking spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities. This lot requires 1 van accessible space and one standard accessible space.

P3

3.2.     

 

Exterior Signage: The building does not have directional signage posted at inaccessible entrances and does not have the International Symbol of Accessibility posted at accessible entrances.

D16

3.3.     

 

Ramp to Side Entrance: The ramp is inaccessible because it has a running slope of 18.2% and there is an abrupt vertical edge at the beginning of the ramp.

R5, AR1

3.4.     

 

Designated Accessible Side Entrance

 

3.4.a.  

 

The side entrance is inaccessible because there is a slope of more than 2% within the door's required maneuvering clearance.

D13

3.4.b.  

 

The pull side of the door, which is accessed through a front approach, is inaccessible because it has only 2 inches of clear space on the latch side.

D6

3.4.c.  

 

The side entrance is inaccessible because the exterior side of the threshold is 1¾ high and is not beveled.

D23

3.4.d.  

 

The side entrance door is inaccessible because it has knob hardware.

D1

3.5.     

 

Interior Door to Polling Area from Side Entrance: The door is inaccessible because it has knob hardware.

D1

4.        

 

Fairchance Borough Building, 125 West Church Street, Fairchance

 

4.1.     

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of 4 parking spaces, has no parking spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities. This lot requires 1 van accessible space.

P3

4.2.     

 

Route from Parking to Polling Area Entrance: The curb ramp leading to the polling entrance is inaccessible because it has an abrupt ¾ inch high step at the bottom.

AR5

4.3.     

 

Signage: The building does not have directional signage posted at inaccessible entrances and does not have the International Symbol of Accessibility posted at accessible entrances.

D16

4.4.     

 

Entrance: The doors are inaccessible because knob hardware is used.

D1

4.5.     

 

Interior Ramp to Polling Area: The ramp is inaccessible because it is 35 inches wide, it has a slope of 12.1%, the cross slope is 2.6%, the landing at the top has a slope of 8.5% near the door and is 46 inches by 48 inches, it lacks edge protection, and the handrails are 28 to 30 inches high and have no extensions.

R5

5.        

 

German Township Municipal Building, 2 Long Street, McClellandtown

 

5.1.     

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of approximately 25 parking spaces, has no parking spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities. This lot requires one van accessible space.

P3

5.2.     

 

Built-up Curb Ramp: The curb ramp is inaccessible because it has a slope of 12.4% and the sides slope more than 10%.

AR5

6.        

 

Grindstone Volunteer Fire Department, 1000 Central Street, Grindstone

 

6.1.     

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of approximately 100 parking spaces, has no parking spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities. This lot requires 1 van accessible space and 3 standard accessible spaces.

P3

7.        

 

Markleysburg Municipal Building, 150 Main Street, Markleysburg

 

7.1.     

 

Curb Ramp at Corner of Main Street and Church Street: The curb ramp is inaccessible because it has a slope of 16.5%.

AR5

7.2.     

 

Entrance ramp: The ramp is inaccessible because it has a slope of up to 10.4%, the landing at the top of the ramp is 58 inches long, and there are no compliant handrails.

R5

7.3.     

 

Entrance door: The door is inaccessible because it has knob hardware.

D1

8.        

 

Mountain Fellowship Center, 5032 National Pike East, Markleysburg

 

8.1.     

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of approximately 91 parking spaces, has no parking spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities. This lot requires 1 van accessible space and 3 standard accessible spaces.

P3

8.2.     

 

Route from Parking to Community Room Entrance: There is an abrupt vertical step 1¼ inches high onto the sidewalk from the parking area.

AR1

9.        

 

New Haven Hose Company Fire Hall, 123 South 7th Street, Connellsville

 

9.1.     

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of approximately 50 parking spaces, has no parking spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities. This lot requires 1 van accessible space and 1 standard accessible space.

P3

9.2.     

 

Route from Street to Sidewalk: There is an abrupt 1 inch high step onto the sidewalk, and no curb ramp is provided.

AR5

9.3.     

 

Entrance to Fire Hall: The entrance door is inaccessible because there is a slope of 6.9% within the door's required maneuvering clearance.

D13

10.      

 

Smock Community Recreation Center, 103 Main Street, Smock

 

10.1.   

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of approximately 70 parking spaces, has 2 standard spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities, there are no access aisles, and there is no van accessible parking space. This lot requires 1 van accessible space and 2 standard accessible spaces.

P3

10.2.   

 

Signage: The building does not have directional signage posted at inaccessible entrances and does not have the International Symbol of Accessibility posted at accessible entrances.

D16

10.3.   

 

Side Entrance

 

10.3.a.

 

The door is inaccessible because the threshold is 1 inch high.

D23

10.3.b.

 

The entrance is inaccessible because it has knob hardware.

D1

10.4.   

 

Entrance ramp: The ramp to the entrance is inaccessible because it has a slope of 9.6%, and there are no compliant handrails.

R5

11.      

 

Township Shed, 232 Brown Street, Brownsville

 

11.1.   

 

Parking: The parking lot, with a total of 15 parking spaces, has no parking spaces designated as reserved for persons with disabilities. This lot requires 1 van accessible space.

P3
 

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