CASCO
of CASCO Ltd.                                      September 3, 1993


TO:  Senator John C. Danforth
      Senate Office Building
      Washington, DC  20510

RE:  Americans with Disability Act
      Compliance Application

Dear Senator Danforth,

       The CASCO Corporation is a St. Louis based, national 
Architectural/Engineering firm. The Americans with Disabilities Act has
impacted  the entire scope of our profession, so CASCO is sensitive to the
goals of this legislation. The purpose of this letter is that, based on the
recommendation of our regional A.D.A. information center, your office was
identified as the source  to contact for investigation of specific
circumstances and interpretations of the A.D.A. intent.

       As you may know, a "Strobe-Like" visual system is required to be
combined with an audio warning system for those who are visually and/or
hearing impaired. Our national retail client's response to this requirement is
to have one half of the sales floor lights flash on and off at .8 second
intervals. These are strip fluorescents hung approximately 14"-O" to 16"-O"
above the sales floor. No emergency lighting or specific audio systems are
planned for the storage or employee areas. Due to the newness of A.D.A., many
sections and requirements are being challenged, re-evaluated and revised by
the Justice Department and the handicapped community. We respectfully request
your office to provide an official interpretation regarding the
appropriateness of our client's system.

       Thank you for your time and concern, as we await your response.

                                               Sincerely,


                                               William A. Bandle, Jr.
                                               Associate

                                               CASCO Corporation
                                               10877 Watson Road, Suite 200
                                               St Louis, MO 63127
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