Roberson Museum and Science Center | Inclusive Rec Database

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

Yes

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public

If yes, does transportation accommodate a person using a wheelchair?

Yes

Comments/additional information about transportation:

There is a public bus stop directly in front of the museum. Some, but not all of the public buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts.

APPROACH: ParkingRoberson Museum and Science Center

Type of parking assessed:

(If both are present, assess the agency parking)

Agency

Are designated or marked accessible parking spaces provided?

Yes

If yes, are the spaces clearly marked with upright signs designating them as accessible?

(International symbol of accessibility or clear wording)

N/A

Number of designated accessible spaces:

(If unlined, approximate number of accessible spaces)

4 spaces

Width of designated accessible spaces:

106 inches

Number of designated accessible spaces with access aisles:

3 spaces

Distance from parking to entrance:

(If no designated accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to entrance)

88 feet

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from parking to entrance?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

smooth pavement

Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):

7 %

Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):

39 inches

Comments/additional information about parking and route of travel to entrance:

The 2 designated accessible parking places closest to the main entrance are only 91 inches wide and share an aisle that is 92 inches wide. These 2 spaces are only marked by painted symbols on the pavement. They have no upright signage. They are located at the bottom of the accessible ramp behind the building. The other 2 designated parking spaces are wider yet significantly sloped and further from the main entrance.

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

Is the international symbol of accessibility (or signage designating accessibility) displayed by entrance?

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Step count

0 stairs

Handrail type

not applicable

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

If yes, width of ramp (at its narrowest point):

39 inches

If yes, slope of ramp (at its steepest incline):

7 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

smooth concrete

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

metal, tubular

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

48 inches

Clear open width of door:

33 1/2 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push Plate

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

There are 2 sets of doors that have to be passed through to enter building at main entrance.

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to registration/check-in area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

smooth carpet

Is the registration/reception/check-in counter easily located?

Yes

Height of counter:

42 inches

If counter is higher than 36", is a fold-out shelf available?

Is the registration area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering? (60" circle)

Yes

If no, provide dimensions of free space in registration area:

60 inches x 60 inches

Is signage clear in registration area?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering)

Yes

Comments/additional information about reception/registration/check-in area:

Some staff can speak Spanish.

USE: Public Restroom/Toiletfirst floor unisex/family restroom

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance (if indoor facility) or parking (if outdoor facility) to restroom?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

smooth carpet

Is a single use restroom provided?

(e.g. family, companion, single room)

Yes

Restroom assessed:

Family

Is signage clear?

(word, picture, and Braille or raised lettering provided for signs)

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

33 inches

Handle type entering:

Lever

Handle type exiting:

Lever

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

43 inches

Does the toilet stall door swing open to outside of stall?

N/A

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

Yes

Are grab bars mounted on at least two sides of the toilet?

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

18 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

33 1/2 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

(from outer edge of sink to pipes or other obstruction under sink)

9 inches

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

44 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of hand dryers/paper towel dispensers:

38 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

Spacious, unisex bathrooms with motion sensor lighting. Signage is hanging from the ceiling near entrance. No signage on doors. Doors apear to be left open when not in use. Door for restroom swings in. Restrooms are very close to registration area. Additional restrooms exist on other floors.

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance to elevator?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

smooth carpet

Elevator control panel height:

42 inches

Methods of communication for elevator controls: (check all that are present)

Tactile
Visual

Elevator door width:

48 inches

Does elevator have a sensor that reopens the door or does door stay open at least 20 seconds?

Yes

Size (clear space) of elevator car:

64 inches x 95 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

At the elevators there is bold print descriptions of what is offered on each floor. Elevator door has touch sensor to stay open, otherwise, door remains open only for 8 seconds.

USE: StairsStairs

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from the entrance to this area?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

smooth carpet

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

There are 2 sets of stairs. One set is an internal stairwell which accesses all 3 floors and is not very well lit. Other stair well is very well-lit, yet only provides access to two of three floors.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingRoberson Museum and Science Center

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/Toiletfirst floor unisex/family restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

APPROACH: ParkingRoberson Museum and Science Center

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/Toiletfirst floor unisex/family restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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