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Physical Accessibility

The Smithsonian continues to highlight the needs for physical accessibility in conjunction with the Institution's budgetary process. The Office of Design and Construction (ODC), in cooperation with OEO, has responsibility for evaluating architectural/physical accessibility and for making modifications in accordance with existing standards. The comprehensive accessibility survey conducted by ODC as early as 1975 still serves as the basis for most of the architectural modifications either completed or now underway. In fiscal year 1985, the Institution took the following initiatives to improve physical accessibility for disabled persons:

Arts and Industries Building

[[bullet point]] feasibility study to place a lift at the steps leading to the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Results of the study are pending.

Smithsonian Institution Building

[[bullet point]] feasibility study to place a lift at the steps leading into the Commons. Results of the study are pending.

National Museum of American History

[[bullet point]] renovations for a fully accessible office and studio space, including the installation of lifts, for the Office of Telecommunications. The project was not completed due to construction delays.

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