Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium (GRADS)
Door Accessibility: Contemplating the Americans with Disabilities Act at Clemson University
Advisor
Robert Silance
Document Type
Poster
Department
Architecture
Publication Date
Spring 2013
Abstract
Several door thresholds do not meet The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines whereby compromising the ability for a person in a wheelchair to easily pass through a door opening. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, data were collected using simulation methods and face-to-face interviews. Twelve doors were studied to determine if the threshold heights comply with ADA code A4.13.8. Results show that many doors are not meeting ADA code. Recommendations are provided to show how improving door closers, door width, and sill plate design will improve accessibility for those in wheelchairs.
Recommended Citation
Duffy, Brian, "Door Accessibility: Contemplating the Americans with Disabilities Act at Clemson University" (2013). Graduate Research and Discovery Symposium (GRADS). 1.
https://open.clemson.edu/grads_symposium/1