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History & Discoveries

  A Rotunda Roundup
By sarah davis |August 5, 2015
The U.S. Capitol's rotunda is closed this month to prepare for restoration, but there are six other rotunda areas visitors should be sure to see.
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  Capitol Reflections: ADA and the Visitor Experience
By laura condeluci |July 29, 2015
Accessibility was a key component of the design of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, and we are proud to welcome visitors from all over the world. The AOC works to continually improve access to all, while maintaining and preserving the historic fabric and character of the campus.
    History & Discoveries

  Capitol Reflections: ADA and Historic Buildings
By laura condeluci |July 28, 2015
Find out how our architects work the ADA into facilities on the U.S. Capitol campus, given they were built before accessibility needs were recognized. The Pickford Theater renovation in the Library of Congress Madison Building is a creative example of bringing accessibility to a historic building.
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  Capitol Reflections: ADA and Life Safety
By laura condeluci |July 26, 2015
A look back at how life safety relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and what has changed on the United States Capitol campus over the past 25 years. For example, fire alarms are now required to have flashing strobe lights, in addition to an audible sound.
    Programs & Events

  CVC Guides Help Visitor "See" the Old Supreme Court
By sharon gang |July 23, 2015
When Visitor Guide John Claya encountered a guest with a visual disability near the Old Supreme Court Chamber, he used a creative tool to help her "see" the room.
    History & Discoveries

  Designing with ADA in Mind
By nancy skinkle |July 22, 2015
The AOC's Facilities Planning and Programming Division incorporates seemingly small improvements into the design of our facilities and their outside environments, helping not only those with disabilities, but each one of us.
    Programs & Events

  A Garden for Everyone
By usbg staff |July 16, 2015
The U.S. Botanic Garden is committed to welcoming every visitor by providing accessible facilities and inclusive programming. Several efforts ensure that all can explore the USBG, including accessible routes, hand rails, all-terrain wheelchairs for loan, guides available in Braille and more.
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  Mobility Assistance: There When You Need It!
By sharon gang |July 13, 2015
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center provides many accessibility services from shuttles, ramps and escalators to touchable objects and open captioning. We work closely with the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services on several fronts. Visitors may request wheelchairs at the North Coat Check.
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  Seeing Through Concrete
By r c vaughn |July 8, 2015
The Cannon Renewal team is using ground penetrating radar to help workers see what's inside the concrete of the Cannon Building.
    History & Discoveries

  The Candy Desk
By sharon gang |June 30, 2015
Few traditions associated with Senate furniture are as intriguing as the "candy desk" on the floor of the Senate.
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  Capitol Rotunda Restoration
By matt guilfoyle |June 26, 2015
The restoration of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda will ensure this hallowed space will be enjoyed by generations for years to come. Work includes removing hazardous materials, restoring ironwork, upgrading electrical and mechanical systems, installing new lighting and repainting.
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  History with a Side of Mystery: the Rotunda Benches
By sharon gang |June 4, 2015
The AOC cares for the benches in the United States Capitol Rotunda whose cast-iron supports and arms were based on a design sketched by Constantino Brumidi in 1859. These benches have also called a few other locations home over the years, including Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C.
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  Doing Good: Investing in the Next Generation
By erin nelson |May 13, 2015
As volunteers, the time commitment for AOC employees who mentor is not huge, but the impact they have on the students' lives certainly is.
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  AOC's TLC Keeps Historic Furniture Looking New
By sharon gang |May 5, 2015
The Senate Office Buildings Painting and Refinishing Branch gives hands-on attention to help blend vintage and new into a cohesive collection.
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  Restoring Grant's Glory
By laura condeluci |April 27, 2015
Because weather and time have not been kind to the Grant Memorial, AOC staff developed a preservation strategy to restore the Grant Memorial to its original condition.
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