Jeanette Rankin Hall

Abbreviation: JRH

Built: 1909

Limited Access

Jeanette Rankin Hall has been home to the UM library, law school and psychology department. It currently houses the Social Work, Enviornmental studies programs. Jeannette Rankin was a 1902 graduate of UM. She was a social worker and suffragist. Jeannette was the first woman elected to U.S. Congress in 1916 and was re-elected in 1940. She was the only member of Congress to vote against the United State's entry into both world wars.
Accessible entrance:
The accessible entrance to the building is located on the southwest corner. This entrance consists of a ramp that leads to the basement of the building. The entrance door is automatic.
Fire Sprinklers:
None
Area of Rescue Assistance:
None
Elevator:
None
Accessible Restrooms:
Women's:
located in southeast corner of basement.
Men's:
None
Parking:
Closest accessible parking is located behind the Liberal Arts building and in the parking between the Social Science and Fine Arts buildings.
Barriers:
No access to upper levels. Stairway handrails are non-compliant.
Programs in this building:
Program in Ecological Agriculture & Society
Title IV-E Child Welfare Training JRH 011
Environmental Studies JRH 106A
Social Work, Department of JRH 004
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.
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