Section B: Physical Inclusion
APPROACH: Transportation
Public
Comments/additional information about transportation:
participants can take the 6 train to Longwood Ave and/or the 19 bus and get off on Longwood Ave an Souther Blvd
APPROACH: ParkingNew South Bronx Center - Police Athletic League (PAL)
Number of designated accessible spaces:
(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)
0 spaces
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
not applicable
ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance
Step count
0 stairs
Handrail type
not applicable
If yes, describe the surface of ramp:
not applicable
Describe the type of railing on the ramp:
not applicable
Manual
If yes, distance between doors:
110 inches
Clear open width of door:
34 inches
Opening force of door:
(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)
9 pounds
Pull
Pull
Push/Pull Paddle/Bar
Push/Pull Paddle/Bar
Comments/additional information about entrance:
There is no ramp needed for the center, the entrance is located in open and flat area (see photo).
USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
not assessed
Height of counter:
41 1/2 inches
Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:
the sides of the counter can be used to meet the participant
USE: Public Restroom/Toiletmain entrance
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
not assessed
Clear open width of door to restroom:
39 inches
Opening force of door:
(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)
7 pounds
Lever
Lever
Pull
Pull
Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:
20 inches
If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:
61 inches x 57 inches
Toilet seat height:
18 inches
Height of sink:
32 inches
Wall
Depth of knee space under sink:
(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)
13 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:
40 inches
Wall
If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:
49 inches
Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:
The garbage can is located on the way out of the bathroom; however, it is blocking a baby changing station that is also located in the bathroom. The baby changing station is 32 inches from the ground.
USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
not assessed
Elevator control panel height:
49 inches
Audible
Tactile
Visual
Tactile
Visual
Elevator door width:
42 inches
Size (clear space) of elevator car:
81 inches x 52 inches
Comments/additional information about the elevator:
the elevator stays open for 12 seconds, but it also has a sensor on it that re-opens the door. There is a sign posted on the elevator that reads authorized personnel only. Students are not allowed on the elevator. A staff members stated that this was made to assure the safety of participants, since most are small children. The staff member also stated that children may use it if needed but only when accompanied by a staff member.
USE: StairsStairs
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
not assessed
Comments/additional information about stairs:
the door to the stairs is always open
Notes about physical inclusion
No content available