New York Public Library Inwood Branch (The)

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:

Train A can be taken to 200th Dyckman Street & Broadway and walk 1 block upon Broadway; Take 1 train to 200th Dyckman Street & Nagle Ave and walk 4 blocks North on 200th Dyckman Street and 1block east on Broadway. Bus M100 and Bx7 can be taken to Academy Street & Broadway, library would be right across street.

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?

If yes, describe the surface of ramp:

not applicable

Describe the type of railing on the ramp:

not applicable

Type of door:

Manual

Are there doors in a series to gain entry?

Yes

If yes, distance between doors:

147 3/4 inches

Clear open width of door:

42 inches

Opening force of door:

(enter 0 pounds if automatic door)

4 1/2 pounds

Handle type entering:

Pull
Push/Pull Paddle/Bar

Handle type exiting:

Pull
Push/Pull Paddle/Bar

Clear space on pull (handle) side of door:

18 inches

Comments/additional information about entrance:

1st door to enter is not a clear 18 inches because they have a large foldable picnic table used to provide tax forms for the public. Both 1st and 2nd doors are 42 inches wide.

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:

42 1/4 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)

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

The counter has a cut out at the front of the counter, and on your way out there is a foldable piece of slab that is used as a service entrance.

USE: Public Restroom/Toiletmain entrance 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)

Yes

Is signage clear?

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

Yes

Is there a door to restroom?

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

If no, provide dimensions of free floor space in stall/toilet area:

55 inches x 69 inches

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

Yes

Number of grab bars:

2 bars

Is the sink area large enough for wheelchair maneuvering?

Yes

Height of sink:

32 inches

Sink is:

Wall

Depth of knee space under sink:

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

6 inches

Location of soap dispensers:

Wall

If wall-mounted, height of soap dispensers:

47 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:

There is a second bathroom upstairs in the children’s area (unisex), but I was not able to physically assess it.

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:

tile covered floor with tables & chairs on left hand side, 44 inches wide

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

Visual

Elevator door width:

36 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:

68 inches x 49 inches

Is the elevator well-lit?

Yes

Comments/additional information about the elevator:

There is a sign that states and shows a picture that “elevators are only for library staff or persons using a wheelchair, stroller, shopping cart.” The elevator has a manual key hanging from where the push button would be, you turn it and the elevator door opens.

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

Yes

Has handrail

Yes

Comments/additional information about stairs:

The stairs have red and gray contrast color. There is a landing in between the stairs that is 43 inches wide.

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/Toiletmain entrance 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/Toiletmain entrance restroom

USE: Elevator(s)Agency Elevator

USE: StairsStairs

Notes about physical inclusion

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