ADA Transition Plan for Garden City Community College (2010)
Executive Summary
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law for persons with disabilities
in the provision of employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial
facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. The purpose of the ADA is to provide a “clear and
comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with
disabilities.” Congress emphasized that the ADA seeks to dispel stereotypes and assumptions about
disabilities and to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic
sufficiency for people with disabilities. The Garden City Community College is in the process of a
comprehensive evaluation of its facilities to determine the extent to which individuals with disabilities
may be restricted in their access to services and buildings.
The ADA Transition Plan is prepared in fulfillment of the requirements set forth in Title II of the ADA.
The ADA states that a public entity must reasonably modify its policies, practices, or procedures to avoid
discrimination against people with disabilities. The ADA Transition Plan will assist Garden City
Community College in identifying physical barriers to accessibility and in developing solutions set forth
to assist in the removal of such barriers that will facilitate the opportunity of access to all individuals.
This report describes the process by which Garden City Community College’s facilities were evaluated
for compliance with Title II of the ADA; presents the findings of that evaluation; and establishes the plan
for accessibility improvements. Section 1 provides an overview of the requirements and the process for
developing the ADA Transition Plan. Section 2 addresses the findings and recommended actions,
including a schedule of barrier removal related to the Garden City Community College campus and other
outreach locations for providing accessible buildings, parking facilities, and paths of travel.
1.1.2 Federal Legislative Mandate
The development of a Transition Plan is a requirement of the federal regulations implementing the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which require that all organizations receiving federal funds make their
programs available without discrimination toward people with disabilities. Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, which has become known as the “civil rights act” of persons with disabilities, states
that:
“No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States shall, solely by reason of
handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
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Subsequent to the Rehabilitation Act, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990. Garden City Community College is obligated to observe all requirements of Title I and ADA in its
employment practices; Title II in its policies, programs and services; any parts of Title IV and V that apply
to the college, its programs, services, and facilities; and all requirements specified in the ADA
Accessibility Guideline (ADAAG) that may apply to facilities.
The Department of Justice’s Title II regulation adopts the general prohibitions of discrimination
established under Section 504 and incorporate specific prohibitions of discrimination for the ADA. Title
II provides protection to individuals with disabilities that are at least equal to those provided by the
nondiscrimination provisions of Title V of the Rehabilitation Act.
The federal legislative mandate, therefore, prohibits Garden City Community College from either directly
or through contractual arrangements:
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Denying persons with disabilities the opportunity to participate in services, programs or
activities that are not separate or different from what other individuals are offered.
In determining the location of programs and services, making selections that have the effect of
excluding or discriminating against persons with disabilities.
Mandate for Public Accommodations TITLE I & II
Discrimination-subject to the provisions of Title I and II, no qualified individual with a disability
shall, by reason of such a disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the
services, programs or activities of a public entity, or be subject to discrimination by such entity.
The definition of "disability" under the ADA reflects the intent of Congress to prohibit the specific
forms of discrimination that persons with disabilities face. While individuals with disabilities may
experience the types of discrimination that confront other groups, they also may encounter unique
forms of discrimination because of the nature of their disabilities and the effect that their present, past,
or perceived conditions have on other persons. The purpose of the ADA is to eliminate discrimination
that confronts individuals with disabilities.
Since the definition of the term "disability" under the ADA is tailored to the purpose of eliminating
discrimination prohibited by the ADA, it may differ from the definition of "disability" in other laws
drafted for other purposes.
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(b) Statutory Definition -- With respect to an individual, the term "disability" means:
(A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life
activities of such individual;
(B) a record of such an impairment; or
(C) being regarded as having such an impairment.
42 U.S.C. § 12102(2); see also 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(g). A person must meet the requirements of at least
one of these three criteria to be an individual with a disability under the Act.
The first part of the definition covers persons who actually have physical or mental impairments
that substantially limit one or more major life activities. The focus under the first part is on the
individual, to determine if (s) he has a substantially limiting impairment. To fall under the first part of the
definition, a person must establish three elements:
(1) that (s)he has a physical or mental impairment
(2) that substantially limits
(3) one or more major life activities.
The second and third parts of the definition cover persons who may not have an impairment that
substantially limits a major life activity but who have a history of, or have been misclassified as having,
such a substantially limiting impairment, or who are perceived as having such a substantially limiting
impairment. The focus under the second and third parts is on the reactions of other persons to a history
of impairment or to a perceived impairment. A history or perception of an impairment that substantially
limits a major life activity is a "disability." These parts of the definition reflect a recognition by Congress
that stereotyped assumptions about what constitutes a disability and unfounded concerns about the
limitations of individuals with disabilities form major discriminatory barriers, not only to those persons
presently disabled, but also to those persons either previously disabled, misclassified as previously
disabled, or mistakenly perceived to be disabled. To combat the effects of these prevalent
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misperceptions, the definition of an individual with a disability precludes discrimination against persons
who are treated as if they have a substantially limiting impairment, even if in fact they have no such
current incapacity.
902.2 Impairment
(a) General -- The person claiming to be an individual with a disability as defined by the first part of
the definition must have an actual impairment. If the person does not have an impairment, (s)he does
not meet the requirements of the first part of the definition of disability. Under the second and third
parts of the definition, the person must have a record of a substantially limiting impairment or be
regarded as having a substantially limiting impairment.5
A person has a disability only if his/her limitations are or were regarded as being the result of an
impairment. It is essential, therefore, to distinguish between conditions that are impairments and those
that are not impairments.
(b) Regulatory Definition -- A physical or mental impairment means
(1) [a]ny physiological disorder, or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss
affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense
organs, respiratory (including speech organs), cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genito-urinary,
hemic and lymphatic, skin, and endocrine; or
(2) any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome,
emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.
Regarding Title I, it means an individual with a disability who, with or without a reasonable
accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such an individual
holds or desires. For the purposes of Title I, consideration shall be given to the employer’s judgment as
to what functions of a job are essential, and if the employer has prepared a written description before
advertising or interviewing applicants for the job, this description shall be considered evidence for the
essential functions of the job.
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1.1.3 Accessibility Requirements
The federal legislation mandates that all publicly funded buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and
related facilities shall be accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. These regulations, often
referred to as parking facilities and lots, walk ways, curb ramps that were constructed using state, local,
municipal funds or that are owned, leased, rented, contracted, or sublet to Garden City Community
College. The mandate states that all persons with disabilities may approach, enter or exit buildings. This
includes access to restrooms, drinking fountains and telephones and applies to new construction and
specific areas of existing buildings, when remodeled.
The mandate regarding the accessibility of parking lots and structures include the following:
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When a parking lot does not serve a particular building, accessible parking shall be located in the
shortest route to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the parking facility; and
In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible spaces should
be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrance; and
Parking lots shall comply with the minimum number required parking stalls as referred to in
section 4.6.1 in the compliance manual; and
Ground surfaces along accessible routes and in accessible spaces shall comply with section 4.5 in
the compliance manual; and
The parking spaces designated for accessible parking shall comply with the federal mandate for
appropriate width and sloping as referred to section 4.6.3 in the compliance manual; and
All accessible parking stalls shall be equipped with an appropriate sign showing the symbol of
accessibility as referred to 4.30.5 in the compliance manual. Such signs shall not be obscured by
a vehicle parked in the space.
The mandate regarding the accessibility of buildings in compliance with Section 504, ADA is as follows:
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Alterations to existing facilities or buildings shall comply with the applicable provisions of 4.1.1
to 4.1.4 of 4.1 minimum requirements to new construction; and
No alteration of an existing element, space, or area of a building shall impose a requirement for
greater accessibility then that which would be required for new construction.
1.1.4 Garden City Community College Policy and Procedure- Accommodation Services
Garden City Community College Policies and Procedures governing Accommodation Services state that
disability programs and services are required to observe the following:
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The Accommodation Services program shall be the primary provider to assist in facilitating equal
educational opportunities for students with disabilities; and
The Accommodation Services program shall be available to students with verified disabilities as
per Section 504, Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act to include but not limited
to reasonable accommodations, accessible facilities, access to accessible equipment, and
services provided by the Garden City Community College: and
No student with disabilities is required to utilize services provided by Accommodation Services;
and
The Dean of Student Services shall assure the Accommodation Services program conforms to all
requirements established by relevant laws and regulations; and
Student disability records shall be kept confidential and separate from all other records stored
at Garden City Community College.
1.1.5 Discrimination and Accessibility
There are two types of accessibility: physical accessibility and program accessibility. Absence of
discrimination requires that both types of accessibility be provided.
The ADA establishes requirements to ensure that buildings and facilities are accessible to and usable by
people with disabilities. Design guidelines to achieve accessibility have been developed and are
maintained by the Access Board under the jurisdiction of the ADA. Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
cover a wide variety of facilities (including buildings, outdoor recreation sites, and curb ramps) and
establish minimum accessibility requirements for new construction and alterations to these facilities.
Garden City Community College may achieve physical accessibility by ensuring that a facility is barrier
free and meets ADAAG technical requirements as set forth in Section 504 Compliance Manual. Barriers
include any obstacles that prevent or restrict the entrance to or use of a facility.
Programmatic accessibility includes physical accessibility, but also entails policies, practices and
procedures that permit people with disabilities to participate in programs and to access information,
opportunity to participate in or benefit from a public entity’s programs or services.
Garden City Community College may achieve program accessibility by a number of methods, both
structural and non structural:
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Structural methods such as altering an existing facility;
Redesign of equipment;
Assignment of aides and/or
Providing services at alternative accessible sites
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When choosing a method of providing program access, Garden City Community College will give priority
to the one that results in the most appropriate to encourage interaction among all users, including
individuals with disabilities.
1.1.6 Undue Burden
Undue Burden is defined as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense. Among the factors to be
considered in determining whether an action would result in an undue burden are the following:
1. The nature and cost of the action;
2. The overall financial resources of the site or sites involved; the number of persons employed at
the site; the effect on expenses and resources; legitimate safety requirements necessary for safe
operation, including crime prevention measures; or any other impact of the action on the
operation of the site;
3. The geographic separateness, and the administrative or fiscal relationship of the site or sites in
question to any parent corporation or entity;
4. If applicable, the overall financial resources of any parent corporation or entity; the overall size
of the parent corporation or entity with respect to the number of its employees; the number,
type, and location of its facilities; and
5. If applicable, the type of operation or operations of any parent corporation or entity, including
the composition, structure, and functions of the workforce of the parent corporation or entity
Garden City Community College will not take action that it can demonstrate would result in fundamental
alteration in the nature of program or activity, would create a hazardous condition for other people or
would represent an undue financial and administrative burden. The determination can only be made by
Administration of Garden City Community College in collaboration with the ADA Coordinator with a
statement citing the reasons for reaching the conclusion or decision.
The determination that an undue financial burden would result must be based on an evaluation of all
resources available by Garden City Community College.
1.2 Garden City Community College Approach
Garden City Community College completed an implementation plan in June of 1994. While this plan was
thorough and comprehensive, many changes to the campus have occurred. Garden City Community
College received money from a trust allocated for an addition to the Nursing Department in fiscal year
2008. The trust mandates the building of smart classrooms, room simulators for the nursing students,
and a nursing lab.
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Garden City Community College has been awarded stimulus funds from the State of Kansas that allow
for only the renovation of college buildings to assist in compliance of accessibility in designated
locations. The following is a list of renovations that have occurred from 2006-2010:
Building
Project
Year Completed
East Garden Village
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Garden City Community College
opened a new learning facility at
East Garden Village, which
allowed for accessibility in
services and expand by 75%.
2006-2007
DPAC
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Installed electric handicap
accessible doors on the main
entrance
2006-2007
PENKA
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Installed electric handicap
accessible doors on the west
entrance
2006-2007
DPAC
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Installed a doorbell for the
entrance of the super circuit
room to assist with accessibility
2006-2007
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Hiring of full time
Accommodation Services and
ADA Compliant officer on
campus
Installation of ADA compliant
restroom
2007
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New ADA compliant doors for
the entrance of the building
2009
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Remodeling of science labs for
students accessibility
2009
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ADA signage of room numbers
for all buildings
2010-2011
ACAD
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Installation of ADA compliant
restroom
2010
ACAD
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ADA compliant accessible
entrance for the south side of the
building
2010
FOUS
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2008-2009
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The transition plan update, in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and
requirements of the State of Kansas included a survey of all campus facilities, including parking facilities,
buildings, campus paths of travel, classrooms and or program activities are provided for the public.
The ADA Transition Plan Update was led by the ADA Compliance Coordinator, Dean of Student Services,
Dean of Administrative Services, Director of the Physical Plant, and the Assistant Director of Physical
Plant for the Garden City Community College.
1.3 ADA Transition Update Development Requirements
The ADA sets forth specific requirements for the preparation of an acceptable Transition Plan. At a
minimum, the elements of a plan should include:
 A list of physical barriers that limit the accessibility of its programs, activities or services to
students with disabilities;
 A detailed outline of the methods to be used to remove these barriers and meet the current
standards of accessibility requirements;
 A schedule for taking the steps necessary to remove architectural barriers;
 The name of the individuals responsible for the plan’s implementation.
1.4 ADA Transition Plan Update Development Process
1.4.1 Introduction
Services and programs offered by Garden City Community College to the public must be accessible.
Accessibility applies to all aspects of a program or service, orientation, eligibility, participation, testing,
physical access, provision of auxiliary aids, and transportation.
The process of making facilities accessible to all individuals will continue to be ongoing and Garden City
Community College will continue to review accessibility issues and periodically evaluate the success of
improving access to facilities.
The goals of the ADA Transition Plan Update were:
 To conduct an accessibility evaluation of the facilities at Garden City Community College
 To develop facility accessibility recommendations for the campus; and
 To incorporate the views of the disability community in the Transition Plan Update.
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1.4.2 Garden City Community College Campus Involvement Survey
Below are sample comments provided by students, staff, and faculty from Garden City Community
College; 101 total respondents to the campus survey. Details of all responses may be found in Appendix
II-Survey Results.
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Some automatic doors are needed for all entrances to the buildings.
Handicap door buttons should be easier to find; buttons are placed in hard to see and reach
locations.
Some issues with grading between section and cracks
Parking lots are far from buildings.
Crosswalk by the Penka parking lot and the BTSC is difficult for students in wheelchairs.
No signage to access where the accessible entrances and bathrooms are.
1.4.3 Garden City Community College- Ongoing Commitment to Accessibility
Garden City Community College’s commitment to accessibility is for the development of a focus group
centered on improvements towards compliance. Through the team approach all barriers listed and
recorded will be maintained by all members of the group. Through the focus group a plan of action will
be implemented for the removal of campus barriers as recorded in the master plan of this document.
ADA Transition Plan Update
2.1 Introduction
The ADA Transition Plan Update presents the findings of the facility surveys and public participation
process conducted by the college in the fall of 2009.
The following information is included in the Transition Plan Update for the removal of architectural
barriers to program access:
 Identification of the architectural barriers to program access
 Identification of a schedule of barrier removal
 Identification of responsibility for ensuring barrier removal
2.1.1 Facility Survey Process
The survey process was accomplished using a team of key personnel equipped with measuring devices,
facility diagrams, and information regarding campus improvements. The survey process identified
barriers on campus buildings, parking, and campus paths of travel based on ADAAG and Title II
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standards. Garden City Community College will conduct a survey on a biennial basis. Diagrammatic
sketches of each building floor plan were annotated during the survey process and are included in the
facility reports. The diagrams indicate the location of architectural barriers and are numbered to
correspond to the facility report process. The annotated diagrams will assist the team in prioritizing
barriers of removal. The diagrams provide a visual reference for evaluating the physical and
programmatic barriers posed by each architectural barrier.
2.1.2 Facility Reports
A facility report has been produced for each site and building, detailing each item found to be in
noncompliance with ADAAG and Title II standards. The facility report for each site includes:
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Barrier Identification Table: Each specific barrier encountered during the survey process is listed
in table format. Barriers are organized by building location.
Conceptual Solution: A feasible conceptual solution to resolving the barrier is provided in text
format.
Cost Estimate: A cost estimate is provided for the removal of each barrier.
Priority Level: A priority is given for each architectural feature and each action related to the
removal of barriers.
Reference Diagram: A reference diagram locates the barriers at each building, parking facility
and path of travel.
2.2 Transition Plan- Garden City Community College Priorities
2.2.1 Overall Campus Barrier Removal Priorities
Recognizing that the college has limited funds and cannot immediately make all facilities fully
accessible, the following criteria were applied as the basis for prioritizing the removal of
architectural barriers campus wide:
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Number of users: The facility or building serves a large number of people, including persons
with disabilities.
Stagnant facilities: The facility houses programs or departments that cannot easily be shifted to
another location.
Current degree of accessibility: The facility is in need of access improvements.
Long term planning status: The facility or building is scheduled for improvements that will
include accessibility.
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2.2.2 Specific Barrier Removal Priorities within a Facility
The criteria listed below were used to assist in the determination of specific program based barrier
removal actions within a facility for the Transition Plan.
1. Primary access and path of travel: The highest priority is placed on those barrier removal items
that provide accessibility at the main entrance of a facility or improve the path of travel where
program activities take place ( for example, parking, walks, ramps, stairs, doors, and corridors).
2. Program area: A second level priority is placed on those barrier removal items that improve or
enhance access to program use areas (for example classrooms, department offices and
restrooms).
3. Amenities: A third level priority is placed on those barrier removal items that improve access to
amenities serving programs areas (for example, drinking fountains, telephones, etc).
4. Not required to be modified: A fourth level priority is given to areas or features not required to
be modified for accessibility.
Since not all barriers must be removed in order to provide program access, those barriers that limit
access to programs, services and activities are given first priority. These criteria will also be used for
prioritizing the removal of architectural barriers in future projects.
Recommended
Correction
Supplemental
Technical
Information
Finalized Actions
Finalized
Correction
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Date
Completed
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Prospective
Date
Criteria
Conceptual
Costs
Recommended
Corrections/
Modifications
Priority
(overall)
Identified
Issue
ADAAG
Specifications
Structural Inconsistencies
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Student and Community Services Center
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
Supplemental Technical
Information
Finalized Actions
Recommended Correction
Conceptual
Costs
Prospective
Date
Finalized Correction
Priority
(overall)
ADAAG
Specifications
Identified Issue
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Not appropriate accessible
signage entering into the
building
4.3.3
8(d)
Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.5, which indicates the location of the
nearest accessible entrance.
H
$300.00 (est.)
June
2011
Building signage for
locations of departmental
offices
4.3.3
16 (b)
H
Lyle will look at
previous vendor
information.
June
2011
Accessible partitions for
Admissions, Registrar’s
Office, Financial Aid, and
the Business Office
4.1.3
5(e)
Other signs which provide direction to or
information about functional spaces shall comply
with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5
Exception: Building directories, menus, and all
other signs which are temporary are not required
to comply.
To provide access to raised judges’ benches,
clerk’s stations, speakers’ rostrums, and raised
daises jury boxes and witness stands.
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$500.00
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Working with all
departments regarding
Accessibility
Fall
2010
Not an accessible entrance
on the west side of the
building which is a high
amount of traffic flow
4.1.3
1
At least one accessible route complying with 4.3
shall connect accessible building or facility
entrances with all accessible spaces and elements
within the building or facility.
H
$1700.00
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Complete work order to
close West side
accessibility entrance due
to safety issues. There are
three accessible entrances
into the building.
Fall
2010
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Academic Building
Identified Issue
Recommended Correction
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Supplemental Technical
Information
Finalized Actions
Priority
(overall)
Conceptual
Costs
Prospective
Date
Finalized Correction
Not appropriate
accessible
signage entering
into the building
4.3.3
8(d)
Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.5, which indicates the location of the
nearest accessible entrance.
H
$300.00 (est.)
June 2011
Not an
accessible
drinking
fountain located
in this building
4.1.3
10 (a)(b)
Where only one drinking fountain is provided on
a floor there shall be a drinking fountain which is
accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs in
accordance with 4.15 and one accessible to those
who have difficulty bending or stooping.
M
$500.00
June 2011
H
Summer project
June 2011
Building
signage for
locations of
departmental
offices
4.3.3
16 (b)
Where more than one drinking fountain or water
cooler is provided on a floor, 50 percent of those
provided shall comply with 4.15 and shall be on
an accessible route.
Other signs which provide direction to or
information about functional spaces shall comply
with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5
Exception: Building directories, menus, and all
other signs which are temporary are not required
to comply.
Date
Completed
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
ADAAG
Specifications
Structural Inconsistencies
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Accessible
classroom
entrances
(b)
16
Within a building or facility, at least one door at
each accessible space shall comply with 4.13
M
Building remodel
Structural Inconsistencies
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Supplemental Technical
Information
Identified Issue
Recommended Correction
June 2011
Finalized Actions
Prospective
Date
Not appropriate
accessible
signage entering
into the building
4.3.3
8(d)
Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.5, which indicates the location of the
nearest accessible entrance.
H
$300.00 (est.)
June 2011
Replacing of
accessible door
closers and
hardware
4.1.3
(a)(b)(c)
At each accessible entrance to a building or
facility, at least one door shall comply with 4.13
H
Summer project $2500/
ADA$
June 2010
Date
Completed
Conceptual
Costs
Finalized Correction
Priority
(overall)
ADAAG
Specifications
Library
Within a building or facility, at least one door at
each accessible space shall comply with 4.13
Each door that is an element if an accessible
route shall comply with 4.13
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Not an
accessible
drinking
fountain located
in this building
4.1.3
10 (a)(b)
Where only one drinking fountain is provided on
a floor there shall be a drinking fountain which is
accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs in
accordance with 4.15 and one accessible to those
who have difficulty bending or stooping.
Where more than one drinking fountain or water
cooler is provided on a floor, 50 percent of those
provided shall comply with 4.15 and shall be on
an accessible route.
Other signs which provide direction to or
information about functional spaces shall comply
with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5
Exception: Building directories, menus, and all
other signs which are temporary are not required
to comply.
To provide access to raised judges’ benches,
clerk’s stations, speakers’ rostrums, and raised
daises jury boxes and witness stands.
Building
signage for
locations of
departmental
offices
4.3.3
16 (b)
Accessible
partitions for the
Library
4.1.3
5(e)
Not an
accessible path
into the main
entrance of the
Library
4.1.3
2,3
All objects that overhand or protrude unto
circulation paths shall comply with 4.4
Not an
accessible
bathroom in the
library
Parking lot is
not a clear
maneuverable
space
4.1.3
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Ground and floor surfaces along accessible
routes and in accessible rooms and spaces shall
comply with 4.5
If toilet rooms are provided, then each public and
common use toilet room shall comply with 4.22
4.5.1
Ground and floor spaces along accessible routes
and in accessible rooms and spaces including
floors, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps shall be
stable, firm, slip resistant and shall comply with
4.5
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M
$500.00
June 2011
H
Lyle will look at
previous vendor
information.
June 2011
M
$1000.00 (est.)
Lyle will look into the
cost analysis.
2011
H
$35,000 possible summer
project.
2010
M
$100,000
2012
M
Waiting on bid.
June 2011
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Structural Inconsistencies
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
Identified Issue
ADAAG
Specification
s
Recommended Correction
Priority
(overall)
Conceptual
Costs
Prospective
Date
Math and Science Building (FOUS)
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Supplemental Technical
Information
Finalized Actions
Not appropriate
accessible
signage entering
into the building
4.3.3
8(d)
Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.5, which indicates the location of the
nearest accessible entrance.
H
$300.00 (est.)
June 2011
Building
signage for
locations of
classrooms
4.3.3
16 (b)
H
Lyle will look at
previous vendor
information.
2011
Accessible
classroom
entrances
(b)
Other signs which provide direction to or
information about functional spaces shall comply
with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5
Exception: Building directories, menus, and all
other signs which are temporary are not required
to comply.
Within a building or facility, at least one door at
each accessible space shall comply with 4.13
H
Remodel
** Complete classroom project this
summer
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Supplemental Technical
Information
Finalized Actions
Date
Completed
Finalized Correction
2011
Pauling Joyce Fine Arts Building (JOYC)
Structural Inconsistencies
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
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Not appropriate
accessible
signage entering
into the building
4.3.3
8(d)
Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.5, which indicates the location of the
nearest accessible entrance.
H
$300.00 (est.)
June 2011
Building signage
for locations of
departmental
offices,
classrooms
4.3.3
16 (b)
H
Lyle will look at
previous vendor
information.
2011
Not enough
accessible seating
in the auditorium
4.1.3
19(a)
Other signs which provide direction to or
information about functional spaces shall comply
with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5
Exception: Building directories, menus, and all
other signs which are temporary are not required
to comply.
In places of assembly with fixed seating,
accessible wheelchair locations shall comply
with 4.33.2, 4.33.3, and 4.33.4.
L
Will need to acquire bid
for remodeling and
upgrading 5 years due to
current projects pending.
June 2015
Not an accessible
entrance and path
of travel to the
auditorium due to
congestion in the
main lobby
4.1.3
1
At least one accessible route complying with 4.3
shall connect accessible building or facility
entrances with all accessible spaces and elements
within the building or facility.
L
$20,000/ takeout put
airlock doors.
June 2015
Date
Completed
Prospective
Date
Finalized Correction
Conceptual
Costs
Recommended Correction
Priority
(overall)
Identified Issue
ADAAG
Specifications
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Revisions need to
be made with the
accessible
bathroom for
compliance:
Motion lighting
Accessible paper
towel dispenser
Accessible soap
dispenser
Not an accessible
bathroom located
in the JOYC
accessible to the
public
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4.1.3
11
If toilet rooms are provided, then each public and
common use toilet room shall comply with 4.22
H
$160 and labor motion
lighting
Summer 2010
2010
4.1.3
11
If toilet rooms are provided, then each public and
common use toilet room shall comply with 4.22
L
Will need to acquire bid
June 2015
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Beth Tedrow Student Center
Identified Issue
Recommended Correction
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Supplemental Technical
Information
Finalized Actions
Priority
(overall)
Conceptual
Costs
Prospective
Date
Finalized Correction
Not appropriate
accessible
signage entering
into the building
4.3.3
8(d)
Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.5, which indicates the location of the
nearest accessible entrance.
H
$300.00 (est.)
June 2011
Building signage
for locations of
departmental
offices
4.3.3
16 (b)
H
Lyle will look into
previous vendor
information.
June 2011
Not accessible
entrances from
the Residential
Life area to the
BTSC
4.1.3
1
Other signs which provide direction to or
information about functional spaces shall comply
with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5
Exception: Building directories, menus, and all
other signs which are temporary are not required
to comply.
At least one accessible route complying with 4.3
shall connect accessible building or facility
entrances with all accessible spaces and elements
within the building or facility.
L
Portico 1700 x 3 doors
Need to evaluate accessibility.
Current compliance.
TBD
Not an accessible
entrance into the
North side of the
building which is
a main path of
travel
4.1.3
1
At least one accessible route complying with 4.3
shall connect accessible building or facility
entrances with all accessible spaces and elements
within the building or facility.
L
2 doors $2500
Need to evaluate accessibility.
Current compliance.
TBD
Date
Completed
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
ADAAG
Specifications
Structural Inconsistencies
Residential Life
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There are two units
slated for
accessibility for
campus housing.
The units are not
fully accessible
9.2.2
1-8
An accessible unit shall be on an accessible route
complying with 4.3 and have the following elements or
spaces:
M
Finalized Actions
Finalized Correction
Date
Complet
ed
Recommended Correction
Supplemental Technical
Information
Prospect
ive Date
Identified Issue
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
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Concept
ual
Costs
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
Priority
(overall)
Structural Inconsistencies
ADAAG
Specific
ations
ADA Transition Plan for Garden City Community College (2010)
2012
(1)Accessible sleeping spaces shall have a 36 inch clear
width space and a 36 inch clear maneuvering space
between beds
(2)An accessible route complying with 4.13 shall
connect all accessible spaces including telephones
within the unit
(3)Doors or doorways designed to allow passage into
and within sleeping rooms, suites, or other units
(4)If fixed or built in storage facilities such as cabinets,
shelves, closets, and drawers are provided in accessible
spaces. At least one of each type provided shall
comply with 4.25
(5)All controls in accessible units shall comply with
4.27
(6)Where provided as part of an accessible unit,
sleeping room, or suite the following spaces shall be
accessible and shall be on an accessible route:
(a) living area
(b) the dining area
( c) at least one sleeping area
(d) patios, terraces, and balconies
(7) Kitchen, kitchenettes or wet bars when provided as
an accessory to a sleeping room or suite shall be
accessible.
(8) Sleeping room accommodations for persons with
hearing impairments required by 9.1 and complying
with 9.3 shall be provided.
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There are not
accessible laundry
facilities available
on campus
Parking lot is not a
clear maneuverable
space
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M
2012
Ground and floor spaces along accessible routes
and in accessible rooms and spaces including
floors, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps shall be
stable, firm, slip resistant and shall comply with
4.5
M
2011
Structural Inconsistencies
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Identified Issue
Recommended Correction
4.5.1
H
$300.00 (est.)
June 2011
Date
Completed
Finalized Correction
Prospective
Date
Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.5, which indicates the location of the
nearest accessible entrance.
Finalized Actions
Conceptual
Costs
4.3.3
8(d)
Supplemental Technical
Information
Priority
(overall)
Not appropriate
accessible
signage entering
into the building
ADAAG
Specifications
Annex Building
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Building signage
for locations of
departmental
offices
4.3.3
16 (b)
Signage for
parking and
accessibility
Other signs which provide direction to or
information about functional spaces shall comply
with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5
Exception: Building directories, menus, and all
other signs which are temporary are not required
to comply.
Need to review current parking area to determine
the most accessible route and point of entrance.
H
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Lyle will look into
previous vendor
information.
H
June 2011
Need to implement plan of action
June 2011
Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex
Parking lot is not
a clear
maneuverable
space
4.5.1
Ground and floor spaces along accessible routes
and in accessible rooms and spaces including
floors, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps shall be
stable, firm, slip resistant and shall comply with
4.5
Finalized Actions
H
Date
Completed
Finalized Correction
Prospective
Date
Recommended Correction
Supplemental Technical
Information
Conceptual
Costs
Identified Issue
Criteria
L=low,
M=medium,
H=high
Priority
(overall)
Recommended Corrections/ Modifications
ADAAG
Specifications
Structural Inconsistencies
June 2011
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Not appropriate
accessible
signage entering
into the building
4.3.3
8(d)
Entrances which are not accessible shall have
directional signage complying with 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3, 4.1.5, which indicates the location of the
nearest accessible entrance.
H
$300.00 (est.)
June 2011
Building signage
for locations of
departmental
offices
4.3.3
16 (b)
L
Summer project
2015
Not enough space
for accessible
seating in the
gymnasium
4.1.3
19(a)
Other signs which provide direction to or
information about functional spaces shall comply
with 4.30.1, 4.30.2, 4.30.3, 4.30.5
Exception: Building directories, menus, and all
other signs which are temporary are not required
to comply.
In places of assembly with fixed seating,
accessible wheelchair locations shall comply
with 4.33.2, 4.33.3, and 4.33.4.
L
Remodel
2015
Not an accessible
bathroom located
in the DPAC
4.1.3
11
If toilet rooms are provided, then each public and
common use toilet room shall comply with 4.22
L
Remodel project
2015
Not an accessible
drinking fountain
located in DPAC
4.1.3
10
(a)(b)
Where only one drinking fountain is provided on
a floor there shall be a drinking fountain which is
accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs in
accordance with 4.15 and one accessible to those
who have difficulty bending or stooping.
M
$500.00
2012
Where more than one drinking fountain or water
cooler is provided on a floor, 50 percent of those
provided shall comply with 4.15 and shall be on
an accessible route.
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Not an accessible
super circuit
room
4.3.3
The minimum clear width of an accessible route
shall be 36inch clear width and passing spaces at
least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located in
reasonable intervals.
4.5.1
Ground and floor spaces along accessible routes
and in accessible rooms and spaces including
floors, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps shall be
stable, firm, slip resistant and shall comply with
4.5
L
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Remodel
2015
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Accessibility Survey
Garden City Community College
Garden City, Kansas
We need your help to make your Community College a more accessible place for individuals
with disabilities.
The purpose of this survey is to record your experiences while using campus facilities. The
results of this survey will be incorporated in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) SelfEvaluation and Transition Plan that is currently underway by Garden City Community College.
The information will insure that campus programs and services are accessible to individuals
with disabilities, and will assist in implementing physical (architectural) campus improvements
that need to be made in the future.
Please check one of the appropriate boxes for each question.
1. Which college site do you attend?
Garden City Community College
Scott City Outreach
Garden City Outreach
2. I am
A new student
A returning student
Faculty/Staff
3. How many days per week do you come to campus or
other outreach locations?
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One day per week
Two days per week
Three or more days per week
4. How do you travel to campus or other outreach locations?
Bus
Car
Bicycle
Other: please list_________________________________
Please describe the accessibility of the following campus facilities or outreach locations. Please
list any problems that you have encountered with these places. Please be specific.
Are the campus buildings
accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are the campus walkways
accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Is the Athletic Complex
accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Is the Super Circuit accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are the classrooms accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are the restrooms accessible?
Yes
No
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Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are the labs (including
computer workstations)
accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Is the bookstore accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Is the cafeteria accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Is the Beth Tedrow Student
Center accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Is the library accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are the faculty offices
accessible?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Are the administrative offices
accessible?
Yes
No
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Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do you have other accessibility
concerns?
Yes
No
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do you use the
Accommodations Office on
campus?
Yes
No
Comments:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for participating in the completion of this survey. Please return your completed
survey to:
Kellee Munoz
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Accommodations Coordinator
Student and Community Services Building
Garden City Community College
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ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY RESULTS - ALL
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Question #1 Other: Both Garden City Community & Scott City
Question #4 Other: Walk, Walk, Walk, I just walk over, walk, walk
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Question #6 Comments:
- when it isn't raining outside
- some more auto doors needed (ex: SCSC west doors)
- some issues with grading between sections/cracks
- BTSC needs handicap push buttons at each entrance
- Bathroom outside of Res. Life office/Caf are not, as well as bathrooms in DPAC
- Kellee does a GREAT job!
- crosswalk by Penka parking lot and BTSC is difficult for wheelchairs
- unsure
- Not all doors are handicapped accessible; buttons to open them are placed in hard-to-see-and-reach locations
- no shelves in bathroom stalls to keep belongings off the floor
- Except when it is raining.
- not all doors are automated
- Handicap door buttons should be more easy to find. The one in front of the library (unless you know where it is) is not noticible & the
cover fell off years ago so you can't tell what it is.
- auto doors, sidewalks
- I work evenings
- in the sciance building the new adition doors have a lip on the floor that are hard for weel chairs to go over
- i don't even know what that is
- i dodn't even know what that is
- arg what is the accommodations office
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- Except when it rains.
- Female in ACAD is not "friendly"
- As an Instructor.
- some uneven sidewalks
- doors are not powered, some doorways are too small
- parking lots are far from buildings
- Not in all buildings
- During rains, the walkway in front of the Fouse building is always flooded.
- I had a student last semester that needed extra help and I don't think Accommodation Services helped the student at all. I spent my own
time helping the student after class.
- I don't know how to access them. I just got an email from someone saying that a student had accommodations
- I don't know anything about this department
- Some are difficult
- No handicap buttons to open rear doors in any buildings.
- Sidewalks are not smooth in many places.
- N/A
- In the Fouse Building the New Door's threcholds are so high that the wheelchair people can not get over them.
- When it rains everyone has to walk in water that covers your feet.
- never have needed them
- athletic building
- No Sign to access where it is located
- There are some walkways that are so low that they become rivers when it rains: library, Fouse, fine arts
- I do not receive services; I am staff.
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- Very uneven
- I have never contacted accommodations
- Kellee is very helpful.
- clumbersome
- need more sidewalks & better maintained
- better, but not conveniently located
- Better now, but last year personnel were difficult to reach, lacked follow up, seldom could provided needed services for students, not staff
member's fault GCCC is not well equipped to handle persons with mobility challenges.
- slow to follow up, difficult to accomplish needed mobility services on campus are lacking probably due to money
- Every semester, nearly every class includes a student who could benefit from Accomodations.
- most bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible
- not handicapped.hard to say
- NA
- NA
- NA
- Many offices are too small
- Not in the winter with snow or water
- Newer Buildings are ok... older buildings the retrofitting is not ADA compliant
- SCSC southwest doors are not handicapped accessible.
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