HEAD START CENTER DESIGN GUIDE

10.4 Accessibility

The site, as well as the access to and from the center should comply with the current edition of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), the final rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), and local accessibility codes, whichever is most stringent. The designer should ensure that there is an accessible route to all ground-level play areas.

Standards for buildings and facilities, including scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to and within buildings with child care facilities, were issued on January 13, 1998. The standards are available via the Internet at http://www.access-board.gov/rules/child.htm or from the Department of Justice. Head Start design teams may wish to examine this reference.

10.4.1 Access to Outdoor Play Yards

Circulation surfaces in the play yards should be suitable for wheelchair use.