Children's Museum of Manhattan | Inclusive Rec Database

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

Does transportation serve area or facility?

If yes, type of transportation available:

Public

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

Yes

Comments/additional information about transportation:

Train C to 81st & Central Park West, Train 1 to 79th Street, Bus M5( Runs on Riverside Drive/5 Av/ 6 Av), M10( Runs on Central Park West) & M104( Runs on Broadway).

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

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

Are there stairs to gain entry?

Yes

Step count

12 stairs

Handrail type

metal

Is a ramp provided?

Yes

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

43 inches

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

5 %

If yes, depth of ramp landing:

60 inches

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

concrete

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

metal

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

24 inches

Clear open width of door:

39 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

3 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull

Handle type exiting:

Push Plate

Comments/additional information about entrance:

1st door stairs are blocked due to safety hazard, the door has an extra part that can be open (entire 43 inches) & 2nd door is only for visitors and access to the disabled, there are two doors 35 inches each (entire 105 inches), there is also a lift that hidden behind a wall (can be easily open when needed). The ramp has a leveled groove in the middle, entire ramp is 7 degrees, 1st half of the ramp is 5 degrees (start to groove) & 2nd half is 3 degrees (groove to top of ramp).

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:

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

Yes

Height of counter:

43 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:

Registration counter is 43 inches, on the left hand side the counter is 31inches.

USE: Public Restroom/Toiletaccessible 3rd floor 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:

Is a single use restroom provided?

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

Is signage clear?

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

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

Yes

Clear open width of door to restroom:

33 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

1 pounds

Handle type entering:

Push Plate

Handle type exiting:

Pull

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

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

Yes

Is the toilet area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

(60" circle)

N/A

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

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Toilet seat height:

19 inches

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

31 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

5 inches

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

40 inches

Location of hand dryer/paper towels:

Wall

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

37 inches

Comments/additional information about public restroom/toilet:

There are two hand towel dispensers, one is 37 inches high and is manually operated, the other is 51 inches high and sensory operated.

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:

Elevator control panel height:

34 inches

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

Audible
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:

78 inches x 60 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

There are two elevators in the facility. The main elevator near the front of the building and a sceond elevator in the back of the building (door width 44 inches, elevator car 72 inches wide x >57 inches high).

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:

Is lit

Yes

Has edge markings

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

Stairs do not have anti-slip tape on the edges.

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/Toiletaccessible 3rd floor restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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Assessment

Section B: Physical Inclusion

APPROACH: Transportation

ENTER: EntrancesMain Entrance

USE: Registration/Reception/Check-in AreaAgency Registration

USE: Public Restroom/Toiletaccessible 3rd floor restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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