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Smith college AAB lettert smrrH GoLLEGE Of6ce of Disability Services Smith College College Hall 1.04 Northampton, Massachr,rsetts 01063 T (41, 585-2071. VOICE or TDD F (4rr 585-4498 Massachusetts Architectural Access Board One Ashburton Place, Room 1310 Boston, Massachusetts 02 108-1618 December 20,2011 To whom it may concern, In my capacity as Disability Services Director for Smith College, I have reviewed the application for variances for the Dewey House Renovation project. I met with Laura Fitch, the architect, earlier this year to review the project, the physical constraints, and the budget. I made several suggestions at that time which have been incorporated as part of the compliance alternatives - specifically the addition of a flexible meeting space on the second floor level near the proposed lift to compensate for office doorways that are too narrow. I support the project as outlined, as it will greatly increase the current accessibility of Dewey Hall. The proposed lift option will meet the needs of the limited number of staff and students needing access to the upper level of this small building. This is a well balanced approach, meeting the needs without excessive cost and compromises to the historic architecture of the building and I urge you to grant the requested variances, Thank you for your consideration of this application. Sincerely, fuK*€J*ILaura Rauscher Disabi I ity Services Di rector/ADA Coordi nator Smith College