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

Attachment J: Modifications to Altered Facilities

Altered Facilities: In order to ensure that the following spaces and elements in County facilities, for which alterations commenced after January 26, 1992, are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, the County will take the following actions within two years of the effective date of this Agreement:

HIGHLAND COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES (TECH CENTER) -

1575 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio - renovated in 1995

1. PARKING

a. Although the parking lot has a total of 206 parking spaces and six parking spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities, there is no van accessible parking space. On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide at least one van accessible space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. Van accessible spaces shall be a minimum of 96 inches wide and served by access aisles at least 96 inches wide. All spaces designated as reserved for people with disabilities shall have vertical signs with the International Symbol of Accessibility located such that they cannot be obstructed by parked vehicles. Van accessible spaces shall have an additional "Van-Accessible" sign located below the International Symbol of Accessibility. Standards §§ 4.1.2(5), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.6, 4.30.7(1).

2. TITLE OFFICE

a. The service counter is 40 inches above the finished floor. Provide a counter on an accessible route such that a portion of the counter is at least 36 inches wide and no more than 36 inches above the finished floor, or provide an auxiliary counter with a maximum height of 36 inches in close proximity to the main counter, or provide equivalent facilitation. Equivalent facilitation may be provided in the form of a folding shelf attached to the main counter, an auxiliary table nearby, a clip board made available to the public, or other means. Standards §§ 4.1.1(2), 4.1.6(1)(b), 7.2(2), 4.1.3(1), 4.3.

3. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

a. The pressure required to open the door is 10 pounds. Provide a door that requires no more than 5 pounds of force to open or close. Standards §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.11(2)(b).

4. MEN'S TOILET ROOM

a. The lavatory is inaccessible because the hot water pipes are not insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Provide hot water and drain pipes that are insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.6, 4.19.4.

b. The toilet is inaccessible because the flush control is on the closed side of the stall. Provide a flush control mounted on the "open" side of the toilet's clear floor space; 44 inches or less above the finished floor; and requiring a maximum of 5 pounds of force to operate; or provide an automatic flush device. Standards §§ 4.1.3(11), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.22.4, 4.16.5, 4.17.2, 4.27.4.

c. No accessible coat hook has been provided. Provide a coat hook at a maximum height above the finished floor of 48 inches for a forward approach or 54 inches for a side approach and that is accompanied by clear floor space of 30 by 48 inches that allows a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair. Standards §§ 4.1.3(12)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.25.2, 4.25.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6.

d. The baby changing station is inaccessible because it is too high above the finished floor when open. Provide a baby changing station that is 28 to 34 inches above the finished floor when opened. Standards § 4.32.4.

5. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

b. The baby changing station is inaccessible because it is too high above the finished floor when open. Provide a baby changing station that is 28 to 34 inches above the finished floor when opened. Standards § 4.32.4.

6. DRINKING FOUNTAIN IN HALLWAY

a. Although a wheelchair accessible drinking fountain is provided, there is no drinking fountain provided for people who have difficulty bending or stooping. For each accessible drinking fountain, provide a drinking fountain that is accessible to people who have difficulty bending or stooping. This can be accommodated by the use of a "hi-lo" fountain; by providing one fountain accessible to those who use wheelchairs and one fountain at a standard height convenient for those who have difficulty bending; by providing a fountain accessible to people who use wheelchairs and a cup dispenser, or by such other means as would achieve the required accessibility for each group of people. Standards §§ 4.1.3(10)(a), 4.1.6(1)(b),.

HIGHLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE (ALTERED SECTION)

105 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio - alterations completed in 2003

7. TOILET ROOMS FOR LAW LIBRARY AND COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

a. There is no signage directing people with disabilities to the accessible portions of the building, to the accessible toilet rooms and to the accessible route to the Court of Common Pleas. Provide accessible directional signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at inaccessible portions of the building (stairwells, etc.) and inaccessible toilet rooms indicating the location of the elevator, accessible route and nearest accessible toilet room, and provide accessible signage with the International Symbol of Accessibility at all accessible toilet rooms. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.1.6(3)(e)(iii), 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5, 4.30.7.

8. MEN'S TOILET ROOM

a. The toilet room sign is on the door. Provide a toilet room sign with the International Symbol of Accessibility and raised and Braille characters. The sign shall be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door with the centerline of the sign at 60 inches above the finished floor and situated such that a person can approach within 3 inches of the sign without encountering an obstruction or standing within a door swing. Standards §§ 4.1.2(7)(d), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.30.1, 4.30.4, 4.30.5, 4.30.6, 4.30.7.

b. The 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 §§ 4.1.3(7)(b), 4.1.6(1)(b), 4.13.9.

9. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM