https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9 Survey of campus buildings where issues that interview participants were looked for and found in various buildings on campus. Buildings include the TLC and ISUB, Ag Sci, and Memorial Gym. en-us 2023-04-10 22:08:15 UTC 2025-11-10 14:48:18 UTC hello@padlet.com jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549291854 The split of the building to have half levels that can only be accessed via elevator forces excessive need for the elevator to get from one half of the building to another.
The stairs here have a glossy texture that reflects light, making it difficult for people with depth perception issues to notice and place where each stair step is. If the edges of each step were to be painted with a bright color, it would signify where each step ends.]]> 2023-04-10 22:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549291854 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549291962 The main floor of the TLC has a wide-open space, making the use of canes for visually impaired individuals difficult to nearly impossible.]]> 2023-04-10 22:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549291962 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292075 The elevated platform for the area to eat creates an unnecessary barrier for accessing this area. The ramp is located in the back corner of the room. 
Stairsteps should be painted to indicate change in depth.
The wide-open space seen here makes navigating with a visual cane difficult.]]> 2023-04-10 22:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292075 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292488 This is where the accessible door is. The automatic door button is too small and is difficult for people with coordination issues to use, as well as people with service animals to have their animal press the button. The larger, standard size button would be more beneficial.]]> 2023-04-10 22:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292488 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292569 The door button here is locked each night and unlocked each morning, despite the building also being locked up at night. The button here leaves much room for human error for it to be non-functional for those that need it.
The door pictured here leads into the Ag Sci 106 auditorium, however this door does not lead to the space designated for disabled people to attend class. See the next two pictures for more details.]]> 2023-04-10 22:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292569 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292758 The wide open space outside of room 106 in the Ag Sci building makes it difficult for visual cane users to navigate. Again, the stair steps should be painted for people who struggle with depth perception. ]]> 2023-04-10 22:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292758 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292882 The front of the Ag Sci building (west side) does not have an accessible way to access it, despite there being more than enough room to install a ramp by replacing one section of these stairs. The accessible entrance is around the other side of the building.]]> 2023-04-10 22:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292882 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292983 This picture and the one below it are the front and backside of the same doors. These doors are found on the first and second floors (not found on the ground floor and the third floor was inaccessible due to construction) and they separate the main hallways from the stairways. The doors are heavy, only the right side is unlocked and can be opened going this direction, and there are no automatic door buttons for these doors. They are not propped open during the day to be easily navigated.]]> 2023-04-10 22:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549292983 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549293182 This picture and the one above it are the front and backside of the same doors. These doors are found on the first and second floors (not found on the ground floor and the third floor was inaccessible due to construction) and they separate the main hallways from the stairways. The doors are heavy, only the right side is unlocked and can be opened coming from the opposite direction, and there are no automatic door buttons for these doors. They are not propped open during the day to be easily navigated.]]> 2023-04-10 22:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549293182 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549293732 The alternative and accessible seating for Ag Sci Auditorium 106 is located in the very back of the room, quite a distance away from the accessible door and there are a few stairs between them, making this area completely inaccessible from the automatic door without using stairs.]]> 2023-04-10 22:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549293732 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549295142 The main doors to Ag Sci Auditorium 106 are here, which open directly behind the accessible seating area pictured above. There are no automatic door buttons on any of these doors to access this area.]]> 2023-04-10 22:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549295142 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549295247 The door (not pictured) discussed above would open directly to the left of the front row of the chairs. There is nowhere that a wheelchair bound person can sit in this area, and the area designated for them is not accessible through the accessible door.
The stage does not have a ramp for faculty to get up to in an accessible way.]]> 2023-04-10 22:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549295247 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298296 The ramp to the main entrance to Memorial Gym is too steep to actually be used by anyone in a wheelchair. Once up the ramp and through the doors (where there is no automatic door button available) it opens to the pictures below.]]> 2023-04-10 22:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298296 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298375 This is the inside to the Memorial Gym Elevator. It is barely big enough to comfortably fit three able bodied people inside, and the corners are tight and make movement of larger items difficult. It is usable for wheelchair users, but it is not comfortable.]]> 2023-04-10 22:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298375 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298482 This is the main hallway for the second floor of Memorial Gym. The hallway is extremely wide, making the use of visual canes difficult.]]> 2023-04-10 22:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298482 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298605 The main entrance (pictured above) leads to this room, where the access to the upper level is blocked by a set of stairs. Not pictured are the main bathrooms for the general public, which are up the stairs and to the left. The bathrooms are on the landings of the staircase and cannot be accessed in any way without using the stairs. The stair steps should be painted to show changes in depth.]]> 2023-04-10 22:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298605 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298720 The way to reach the ground level of Memorial Gym from the main foyer entrance also has stairs, making this entrance completely inaccessible once inside without using stairs. The edges of the stairs should be painted to show changes in depth.]]> 2023-04-10 22:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298720 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298876 The yellow strip on the floor shows where there is a major change in the elevation of the floor. This color paint is what should be used on all stairs in campus to show changes in depth perception.]]> 2023-04-10 22:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298876 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298972 This is the accessible entrance to the Swim Center. The automatic door button is there, however it opens the right door, which needs a Vandal Card with proper access to be swiped to unlock it first. In this photo, the left side door is propped open during the Swim Center's open hours, however this makes the entire hallway smell of harsh chlorine and other pool chemicals that many have sensitivities to. There is no way to avoid this area from the accessible entrance.]]> 2023-04-10 22:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549298972 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549299116 The accessible entrance to Memorial Gym is found on the opposite side of the building from the main entrance. This is also the accessible entrance to the Swim Center building, which is connected to the building via a hallway near this entrance. This entrance, despite it being in the back of the building, is easily accessible with functional ramps and automatic doors.]]> 2023-04-10 22:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549299116 jlcholler https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549302807 The basement doors in Memorial Gym open outward on the right, inward on the left. Navigating these doors with mobility aids could be difficult due to the pillar blocking over a foot of the space directly in front of the door. However, these doors are not as heavy as they appear and can be opened relatively easily without an automatic button, but the button would still be beneficial here.]]> 2023-04-10 22:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jlcholler/xtr4i2c06mqw16l9/wish/2549302807