I had a question on ADA requirements for exhibits.  We are having
conversation on the issue of 
wheelchairs and that the "exhibit can be seen from viewing sightings of
43 in. to 51 in. high from the floor."
(p 5 of 39 ADMS, PNNEW INDEX).

Does that mean that we can only have 8 in. of panel on the wall, or
that the panel must fit within that area
off the floor, or it could mean the panel can be anywhere from 0 in. to
51 in's from the floor?  
I have seen no museums are using only an 8 inch section of panel (43 to
51 in. from the floor) for their exhibit/labels, or have their entire
panels/exhibit BELOW 51 inches.  

Sitting in a chair near the panels it is readable, but we were thinking
there are more people who are 5 feet 5 or taller who would have a very
difficult time looking down at something 43 inches, especially if trying
to read the text.  

How does your museum comply with ADA requirements with this issue?  

John
Boise, ID  

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