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Explanation of Accessibility Classifications

Accessible:

Building meets Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Building may not be entirely 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.

Not Accessible:

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.