Practical Ethics Center
(1000 E. Beckwith)

Abbreviation: PEC

Limited Access

Built: No date

The practical Ethics Center is located at 1000 Beckwith Ave. at the southeastern corner of the UM campus. It a split-level ranch home that has been converted to offices and meeting rooms. Access to lower level only.
Accessible Entrance:
The front (west) entrance of the building is not accessible. It has several stairs to a landing and several more stairs to the door. The accessible entrance is located on the south side of the center may be difficult without assistance. To access the entrance, pull the rope that dangles from the fence that defines the south side of the property. This opens the latch of the gate. After passing through the gate, take a sharp left to approach the door to the building. The door has a levered handle but is generally locked. Calling the Center ahead of time may assure that the entrance unlocked and that assistance is available if necessary.
Fire Sprinklers:
None
Area of Rescue Assistance:
None
Elevators:
None
Accessible restrooms:
Located on the lower level
Parking:
There is permit-only accessible parking at the site.
Programs in this building:
Practical Ethics Center
PEC Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life-Care
Explanation of Accessibility Terminology
Accessible:
Building meets Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Building may not be barrier-free.
Partially Accessible:
Building does not fully meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Accessibility varies significantly from building to building and may be limited to lower or ground floors only.
Inaccessible:
Building does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and may be inaccessible by people with disabilities.
Area of Rescue Assistance:
An area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.
Buildings equipped with automatic sprinkler systems may not have areas of rescue assistance.
Please report any barriers to access you encounter at The University of Montana.
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