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We'll be building a new reference and artifact archive facility at the New England Air Museum. As we just got approval for the new building, we're in "wish list and ideas" mode now.
I wondered if any forum members have been involved with designing a building to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
There's a *lot* on the ADA website, but I'm first trying to determine if *all* spaces of a building must be accessible to people with physical (including vision) impairments - or just the public areas. Or does the ADA also apply to spaces where the public *and staff (employees and volunteers)* will be.
Obviously the architect will be involved in the details, but I want to prevent "over-designing" the building, adding ADA details that may not actually be needed.
Thanks.
Tom M.
I wondered if any forum members have been involved with designing a building to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
There's a *lot* on the ADA website, but I'm first trying to determine if *all* spaces of a building must be accessible to people with physical (including vision) impairments - or just the public areas. Or does the ADA also apply to spaces where the public *and staff (employees and volunteers)* will be.
Obviously the architect will be involved in the details, but I want to prevent "over-designing" the building, adding ADA details that may not actually be needed.
Thanks.
Tom M.