Purpose

The Accessible University Advisory Committee (AUAC) is charged with developing and overseeing the implementation of a comprehensive plan for improving the accessibility of OSU’s built environment.

Responsibility

For all new construction and major (<$5M) renovation, design teams (including architect/engineer, consultants, Project Manager and project owner) will engage in an “Accessibility Design Charrette” discussion intended to identify innovative approaches to accessibility.

The AUAC review will be facilitated by the Project Manager.

Timeframe

All new construction and renovation projects will be presented to the AUAC in the form of a “facilitated review” during the final stages of Schematic Design. Additional review will be conducted in the Construction Document stage.

Process

New construction and renovation projects that impact the core function of a building or space will be presented to the AUAC in the form of a facilitated review during the final stages of Schematic Design.The Project Manager will facilitate the review.The attached worksheet is to be completed prior to submitting for project review.

General criteria for AUAC review of projects prior to execution:

  • The project will be paid for by funding specifically allocated for the purposes of improving campus accessibility
  • The project will employ an “OSU Best Practice” in which that best practice may not be exactly applicable to the project, therefore requiring specific analysis of how best approach the work.
  • The project requires further interpretation of the “OSU Best Practice” given the nature of the project, and/or it comes in to conflict with other regulations or decision-making bodies.
  • The use of the “OSU Best Practice” may be replaced with an alternative that meets or exceeds the functionality of the established best practice.
  • The project will impact accessibility and there is not an “OSU Best Practice” or clear requirement through the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible and Universal Design Principles, and user feedback is necessary before proceeding.
  • The project relates to acute problem areas on campus that require multiple perspectives on how to execute solutions.  These include:
    • Parking lots/spaces
    • Path of travel
    • Classroom Renovations/improvements
    • Other areas to be determined as identified through Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA) or other department receiving feedback/complaints related to campus accessibility
  • The project will provide programmatic accommodations for one or more specific people.

Design Review and Approval by AUAC

The AUTIF review will be facilitated by the Project manager (and design professional, at the discretion of the Project Manager) and will include the following:

  • Incorporation of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible and Universal Design Principles
  • Incorporation of concepts and design solutions resulting from Accessible Design Charrette
  • Path of Travel and accessible parking conditions on and adjacent to site
  • Emergency considerations, evaluation and egress
  • Doorways, bathrooms, ramps, paths, signage plans
  • Programmatic accommodations for specific building occupants.
Attachments

5.05.6.1 AUAC Review Form (.docx)