Settlement Agreement between the United States and Highland County, Ohio, Attachment (E)

Attachment E: Program Access Modifications at Polling Places

ROCKY FORK ACTIVITY CENTER

North Shore Drive, Hillsboro

1. ENTRANCE

a. The entrance is inaccessible because there is greater than a ½ inch change in level at the threshold to the door. Provide an accessible door with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2. Standards §§ 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

2. ROUTE

a. The route from the entrance to the polling area is inaccessible because the carpet is not securely attached. Provide at least one accessible route connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%). Standards §§ 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

GREENFIELD CHURCH OF CHRIST

955 Jefferson Street, Greenfield

3. PARKING

a. There are no standard designated accessible spaces or van accessible spaces provided. On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance (while the building is used as a polling place) provide 1 van accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. Ensure that the van accessible space is a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches wide. Provide a vertical sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that it cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles. Provide an additional "Van-Accessible" sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Ensure that all spaces and access aisles for persons with disabilities are flat and level, with slopes and cross-slopes not exceeding 1:50 in all directions, and that their surfaces are firm, stable, and slip-resistant. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

4. ENTRANCE

LEESBURG VILLAGE OFFICE BUILDING

57 South Fairfield Street

5. PARKING

6. RAMP

a. The ramp to the entrance of the building is inaccessible because there are no accessible handrails and no extensions. Provide handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ inches in diameter with a continuous gripping surface along both sides of the ramp, extending at least 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface. Ensure that handrails are mounted between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, with ends rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post, and that they do not rotate within their fittings. Standards § 4.8.5.

b. The ramp is inaccessible because there is no edge protection. Provide edge protection at least 2 inches high at the drop off sides. Standards § 4.8.7.

7. ENTRANCE

a. The main entrance door is inaccessible because knob hardware is used. Provide a door with hardware that is easy to grasp with one hand and that does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. Lever-operated mechanisms, push-type mechanisms, and U-shaped handles are acceptable designs. Standards § 4.13.9.

LYNCHBURG CITY BUILDING

155 South Main Street

8. PARKING

9. EXTERIOR ROUTE

a. The route from the parking area to the building is inaccessible. Provide at least one accessible route that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%). Standards §§ 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

10. ENTRANCE

a. The entrance door is inaccessible because there is a step to get into the building. Provide a designated accessible entrance that has a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches with the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face of the door and the opposite stop; that has either an automatic door operator or clear and level maneuvering clearance that complies fully with Fig. 25; and that has a threshold not exceeding ½ inch in height and beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2. Ensure that all hardware and operating devices have shapes that are easy to grasp with one hand and do not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate; and that they are mounted no higher than 48 inches above the finished floor. Standards § 4.13, Figs. 24, 25.

11. INTERIOR ROUTE

a. The route from the entrance to the voting area is inaccessible. Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%). Standards §§ 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

HOPEWELL EDUCATIONAL CENTER

5350 New Market Road

12. PARKING

13. RAMP

a. The ramp is inaccessible because there are no accessible handrails and there is a one inch change in level at the bottom of the ramp. Provide a ramp with handrails that are between 1¼ inches and 1½ inches in diameter with a continuous gripping surface along both sides of the ramp, extending at least 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp parallel with the ground surface. Ensure that handrails are mounted between 34 inches and 38 inches above the ramp surface, with ends rounded or returned smoothly to the floor, wall, or post, and that they do not rotate within their fittings. Ensure also that there are no level changes in excess of ½ inch vertically. Standards §§ 4.8.5, 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

HAMER TOWNSHIP BUILDING

4844 State Route 138

14. PARKING

15. ENTRANCE

a. The main standard door entrance is inaccessible because there is a change in level at the threshold to the door, and the entrance to the bay doors are inaccessible because there is a change in level greater than 2 inches. Provide an accessible door to the voting area with a threshold that is no greater than ¼ inch, or is no greater than ½ inch and is beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2. Standards §§ 4.13.8, 4.5.2.

MOWRYSTOWN FIRE STATION

50 Maple Street

16. PARKING

17. ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

a. The route from the parking area to the bay doors is inaccessible because of gravel and a 1 inch lip at the low end of the curb cut. Provide at least one accessible route within the boundary of the site connecting these elements that, to the maximum extent feasible, coincides with the route for the general public. The accessible route must have a minimum clear width of 36 inches, or a minimum clear width of 42 inches if there is a turn around an obstruction less than 48 inches wide; have passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches at least every 200 feet; have a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches; have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip resistant; have, in the absence of a curb ramp, ramp, elevator, or platform lift, no level changes in excess of ½ inch vertically; and have a running slope of less than 1:20 (5%) (or have been constructed as a fully accessible ramp) and a cross slope of less than 1:50 (2%). Standards §§ 4.3, 4.5, Fig. 7.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP BUILDING

2024 State Route 73

18. PARKING

MADISON TOWNSHIP BUILDING

12646 Centerfield Road, Greenfield

19. PARKING