Clem Hall Case Study

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Clem Hall, one of UW-Whitewater residence halls, should receive a C rating for adherence to universal design standards. A person using a wheelchair could not enter the building because all entrances either have stairs outside the building before the door or open to a stairwell. Someone with a visual impairment could at least get inside the building. The lock system has an auditory and visual cue to let users know if unlocking was successful. Additionally, most signs have both braille and raised Roman characters. However, the narrow hallways would make using assistive technology such as a guide dog or cane quite challenging. Someone with a hearing impairment would also be able to easily access the building. However, once inside, they would be

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